- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Focused work
About Chandel
Chandel Tommola is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 12 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and related issues that affect daily life.
Clients might come because worry keeps them from joining social situations, a relationship ended, or work and family demands feel overwhelming. She also sees people coping with grief, career shifts, addiction, ADHD, and intimacy concerns. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical skills rather than abstract theories.
Chandel draws on several methods in session instead of using a single model. She listens to what each person says about their life and then offers strategies to change thinking and behavior that get in the way of progress. She uses exercises and discussion to test new ways of responding to stressful situations.
In sessions she combines client-centered work with approaches that help people try different habits and small experiments. She can guide people through trauma-related material while keeping the pace manageable. Her style includes short-term problem solving and longer work on patterns that repeat in relationships.
Chandel has worked in private office settings, the justice system, in-home environments, and by telehealth. She encourages people to set concrete goals, practice new skills between appointments, and review what helps most. To begin, clients complete a matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Chandel uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their own goals and feel understood before making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, worry, and mood problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process distressing memories in smaller steps and build skills to manage strong emotions.Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. Chandel collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She offers guidance, suggests small experiments, and checks progress so the plan can be adjusted together.
The biography notes past telehealth experience but does not list specific current online formats for sessions. Confirm the available session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many clients use remote appointments to practice skills in everyday settings and to maintain regular momentum between visits.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, career issues, addictions, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses a mix of client-centered conversation and practical methods such as CBT and solution-focused work to change patterns and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional counseling experience in a range of settings including private office, justice system work, in-home visits, and telehealth.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC, based in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are provided?
The original biography mentions telehealth and in-person work historically; confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.