- Collaborative approach
- Evening sessions
- Practical coping skills
About Chandel
Chandel Tommola is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are, offering steady support when life feels overwhelming or confusing. Chandel emphasizes practical steps so people can start feeling like themselves again.
She has over 12 years of experience in a variety of settings, including private offices, the justice system, in-home work, and telehealth. That range informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach to common problems like job loss, breakup, grief, and major life changes. She also supports people coping with addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues around identity and intimacy.
Her style blends several methods rather than relying on a single model. Chandel works together with each person to set goals, try new coping skills, and notice patterns that get in the way. She will gently challenge unhelpful behaviors and thought habits while honoring each person's pace and perspective.
Practical tools and short-term strategies are often part of sessions, along with attention to deeper issues that surface over time. Clients can expect collaborative conversations and concrete steps between visits to practice new ways of responding to stress and relationships.
Chandel maintains a regular weekly schedule with evening session times on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. She can sometimes arrange a make-up session on an alternate day when her schedule allows.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. It helps people feel heard and understood while they explore what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and working through traumatic experiences with care, aiming to reduce how much trauma disrupts daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on progress and comfort.
Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding commute time or allowing evening appointments. Different session arrangements may be possible, but please confirm current session options before booking. The emphasis is on finding a way of meeting that fits the client's schedule and needs while using Client-Centered, CBT, or Trauma-Focused techniques as appropriate.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Chandel address?
Chandel helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, addiction, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and attachment problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a mix of approaches and works collaboratively with clients. Conversations focus on setting goals, developing coping skills, and noticing patterns that interfere with progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional counseling experience across private practice, the justice system, in-home care, and telehealth settings.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in New York and holds the LMHC credential, listed as NY LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Evening sessions are typically held Tuesday through Thursday at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm.
What should I do to start therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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