Chandel Tommola

Chandel Tommola, LMHC, helps people who are overwhelmed by anger, stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes find steadier ground. She speaks plainly and works with each person to identify what feels stuck. Her style is collaborative and direct, with steady support and practical tools you can try between sessions.

She brings 12 years of counseling experience in settings that include private practice, the justice system, in-home care, and telehealth. That variety shaped a flexible approach that adjusts to different life situations. Chandel uses several therapy methods to match each person's needs rather than relying on a single technique.

In sessions she focuses on understanding patterns that lead to anger, anxiety, or low mood. She helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and she works on building simple coping skills. She also addresses trauma, relationship strains, parenting stress, and job or career transitions.

Chandel draws on client-centered work to keep the focus on the person's experience. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and test unhelpful thoughts. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help set concrete goals and small steps forward.

Her schedule includes weekday evening session times on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm, with occasional make-up sessions when possible. People should complete the platform questionnaire and schedule based on availability to begin the matching process.

How Chandel’s approaches translate to online work

Chandel commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person’s experience and priorities, letting the conversation follow what matters most. That approach helps people feel heard and guides goal-setting.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood-related problems because it breaks down patterns into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and they will adjust over time based on what is working. Sessions involve collaboration, checking in on progress, and setting concrete next steps.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online visit types. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for evening appointments. It also lets people use quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins, or video as needed to match their comfort and schedule.