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“For many, change can be anxiety-provoking. However, any level of success requires just that - the ability to grow and move beyond your comfort zone.

This change may be clinical, such as the removal of psychological barriers to success; Or, it may be professional, such as the courage to want more for yourself and act on it.”

Dr. Provo

“For many, change can be anxiety-provoking. However, any level of success requires just that - the ability to grow and move beyond your comfort zone.

This change may be clinical, such as the removal of psychological barriers to success; Or, it may be professional, such as the courage to want more for yourself and act on it.”

Dr. Provo

CAROL E. PROVO holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, and is a Certified Life Coach, University Professor, and Author. She has had a successful career in public service, including work in various government agencies and in private practice working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, as well as providing community services and mental health counseling. Dr. Provo also has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree and has spent nearly 15 years in government service as an analyst working for two Mayors and as an Executive Team Member implementing strategic plans for the California State Department of Mental Health.  She is currently an adjunct professor with California State University, Dominguez Hills in the College of Business Administration and Public Policy (CBAPP), where for 22 years, she has taught Applied Statistics, Financial Management, and Strategic Planning, as well as many other public policy courses in both the Criminal Justice and Public Administration departments. Finally, she also holds the elected position of Treasurer and former Chair of the Satir Anti-Racism Committee for the Virginia Satir Global Network, a global group of counselors, social workers, and therapists, providing mental health services around the world.

Her published works are as follows:

  • The Assignment: Why God is Seeking to Destroy Your Life. Religion/Spiritual Book (Coming 2024)
  • The Day She Closed Her Eyes: Confessions from the Daughter of a Narcissist. Self-Help Book (2023)
  • Provoke Not Your Children: How to Escape the Emotional Trap of a Narcissistic Mother. Self-Help Book (Republished 2023)
  • Provoke Not Your Children: The Workbook. (2021)
  • Narcissism Revealed with Dr. Provo (Free Podcasts)
  • The Anger Recovery Activity Workbook: A Journey Toward Peace and Integrity (2008)
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