Chandel Tommola

LMHC

New York

Therapist who helps people find forward momentum

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At a glance

Credentials

LMHC

License

LMHC, New York / 010065

NPI

1710515663

Experience

12 years

Languages

English

Location

New York

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation-focused care
   • Practical goal setting
   • Trauma-informed support

   About Chandel

   Chandel Tommola is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. She speaks plainly and meets clients where they are. Many people come to her for help with anxiety, depression, major life changes, grief, relationship concerns, or problems tied to past trauma.

   She brings 12 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings, including private office, the justice system, in-home care, and telehealth. That background shapes a flexible style that adapts to each person's needs instead of relying on a single rigid method. Chandel draws from approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-focused work to guide sessions.

   In early meetings she focuses on listening, building a clear picture of what feels most urgent, and setting small, practical goals. She will also point out thought or behavior patterns that may be getting in the way and offer hands-on strategies to change them. People often leave sessions with a short plan for the coming days.

   Chandel emphasizes collaboration - clients know themselves best, and she helps translate that knowledge into steps forward. She also offers coaching elements when goals are practical, like returning to work or improving communication.

   Her practice is based in New York and she works in English. Scheduling follows a regular weekday evening pattern with some flexibility when possible.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

   Online sessions can still use practical, goal-focused methods. Motivational Interviewing centers on helping people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons to move forward; it is useful for addictions, life changes, and stuck habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are to build trust and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and offers concrete tools to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a while and adjusting it based on what helps most.
   
   Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and fewer barriers to attending from work or home. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Many people find that having therapy available remotely makes consistent check-ins and progress planning more manageable without changing the core therapeutic work.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   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 approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   12+ years

   Listed in

   New York

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist help with?

   Areas listed include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and family problems, addiction, ADHD, and related concerns like attachment and body image.

   What is the therapeutic style in sessions?

   The approach is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with techniques from Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to set small, actionable goals.

   How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

   The therapist has 12 years of professional counseling experience across settings such as private practice, the justice system, in-home services, and telehealth.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   Chandel Tommola holds the credential LMHC, listed as a New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and practices from New York.

   Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   The original biography mentions telehealth experience but does not list specific session formats here; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are fees handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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