Chandel Tommola, LMHC
Chandel Tommola, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Trauma and anxiety focus
- Offers video and phone sessions
- Collaborative client-centered care
About Chandel Tommola
Chandel Tommola greets each person with a steady, encouraging presence and affirms the courage it takes to seek support. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of clinical experience, she has provided care in private offices, the justice system, in-home settings, and through telehealth. The LMHC credential indicates formal training and state licensure in mental health counseling, qualifying her to assess and treat a broad range of concerns.
She works with individuals facing life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and a wide array of challenges including parenting, grief, addiction, ADHD, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. Her practice also addresses more specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, and family of origin difficulties. Chandel blends multiple therapeutic models rather than relying on a single approach, drawing from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused practices to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
Chandel approaches therapy collaboratively, treating clients as the experts on their own lives while offering guidance and challenge when patterns or habits interfere with goals. She helps clients build insight, develop coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of self. She maintains a regular evening schedule with sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm, and she may sometimes offer make-up appointments when her calendar permits. Her style is supportive, direct, and focused on practical change and personal growth.
She works with individuals facing life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, and a wide array of challenges including parenting, grief, addiction, ADHD, and issues related to self-esteem and identity. Her practice also addresses more specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, and family of origin difficulties. Chandel blends multiple therapeutic models rather than relying on a single approach, drawing from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused practices to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
Chandel approaches therapy collaboratively, treating clients as the experts on their own lives while offering guidance and challenge when patterns or habits interfere with goals. She helps clients build insight, develop coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of self. She maintains a regular evening schedule with sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm, and she may sometimes offer make-up appointments when her calendar permits. Her style is supportive, direct, and focused on practical change and personal growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Chandel Tommola have?
Chandel Tommola has 12 years of professional experience in the mental health field.
Is Chandel Tommola a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Her license details are NY LMHC 010065.
In which languages does Chandel Tommola provide therapy?
Chandel provides therapy in English.
Where is Chandel Tommola located?
Chandel is located in New York.
How can I work with Chandel Tommola as my therapist?
You can work with Chandel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Chandel Tommola work with international clients?
Chandel Tommola does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Chandel Tommola cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Chandel integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their experiences and identify what matters most to them; it is helpful for building self-awareness, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Trauma-focused therapy centers on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact and support recovery from trauma and abuse.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Chandel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the client.
Online therapy with Chandel offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care around work, family, and daily routines. These options allow clients to connect from familiar surroundings and maintain continuity of care even during life transitions, while licensed professionals and therapists tailor sessions to each individual’s pace and priorities.