Hello! I don't know you, but I want you to know that you are incredibly brave for taking the initial step and seeking help and support. Life can be hard and overwhelming, but you no longer need to go it alone! I believe healing is possible for everyone-including you!
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of professional counseling experience. I have worked in an array of settings including private office, justice system, in-home, and telehealth. I am experienced in working with life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Things happen- you may have lost your job, your relationship may have ended, or maybe you moved and you feel disconnected. Perhaps you cannot seem to stop thinking about the same worry and it is beginning to impact your quality of life. Maybe you suddenly feel like staying in bed and have little interest in seeing friends- and you just are not sure what is going on with you. Maybe the trauma you endured in childhood- the trauma you thought had no impact on your life, just began popping up in your romantic relationship and you are feeling scared and confused. Through counseling, you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself, develop coping skills for difficult moments in life, achieve your goals, and start to feel like you again, and even learn who you are.
I do not believe counseling is one-size-fits-all. I do not work from one therapeutic model, but draw on several, which provides you with the most effective treatment approach. I work collaboratively with my clients; as a team. I believe you are the expert on yourself. With that said, I will still challenge behaviors and thinking patterns that work against your goals. Sometimes we are in our own way, and we will work to abolish habits and patterns that keep you stuck.
I congratulate you on taking this step in beginning to get back to yourself!
I do have a set schedule, Tuesday's, Wednesday's, and Thursday's I hold sessions at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm. I am sometimes able to accommodate a make-up session on an alternative day when my schedule allows.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Intellectual disability, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 010065
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chandel Tommola. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I’ve only had a handful of sessions with Chandela, and I can already feel the change in my emotional and mental state. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish in the next couple of months!
Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Chandel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She has been a major help in my healing process. Has also help me to discover why I am effected by certain things and how to navigate my emotions.
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Chandel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Chandel is amazing! She’s a great listener and always makes me feel comfortable.
Written on May 24, 2020 after therapy with Chandel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a very supportive counselor. She replies to my messages within a few hours and is flexible with video calling or text messages. Highly recommend!
Written on May 01, 2020 after therapy with Chandel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Chandel has been an amazing through a very tough time. She lends the unbiased perspective that I have been searching for, all the while supporting me and my best interest. I am so grateful I was paired with her through BetterHelp. It’s like they knew exactly who I needed in this journey!
Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with Chandel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue