- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and client-centered
About Chandel
Chandel Tommola is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, life changes, addiction, LGBT issues, grief, and mood concerns. Chandel focuses on practical skills that help people cope with everyday pressure and regain a sense of direction.
She has experience across private practice, the justice system, in-home work, and telehealth. That variety informs how she matches methods to a person's situation. Chandel prefers a collaborative style - she listens first, then offers challenges and exercises to shift unhelpful thinking or behavior.
Sessions often cover concrete tools for managing worry, improving communication, and handling transitions like job loss or a breakup. She helps people identify patterns from their past that affect current relationships and teaches coping strategies for intense emotions.
Chandel draws on several approaches rather than a single model. She will work with each person to set goals, test new habits, and adjust the plan if something isn't working. Her work includes short-term problem solving and longer-term work on deeper patterns.
Practical matters such as session scheduling are discussed directly with clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what the client says so they feel understood and can clarify goals. This approach helps with building trust and deciding what to work on first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and worry about life stages like job or relationship changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Chandel will collaborate with each client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what helps and what doesn’t, so clients play an active role in shaping their work together.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as those details can change. Online work can make scheduling easier, help fit therapy into a busy day, and reduce commuting time. It also allows for shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, which can suit different needs and rhythms of early adulthood.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, life transitions, addiction, grief, mood disorders, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach and draws on multiple methods to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional counseling experience across private practice, justice settings, in-home work, and telehealth.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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