Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama, LCPC, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
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- 20 years experience
- Client-centered approach
- Works in English
About Sugandika
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is a licensed counselor with two credentials: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She brings 20 years of clinical experience and a long history of working in both national and international settings. She focuses on common struggles such as depression, stress, anxiety, and motivation, and she also helps people facing relationship and career challenges.
She aims to make the first step feel manageable. She creates an open space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. That approach is intended to help someone who is unsure what to expect from therapy.
In-session she uses practical, person-focused methods to address daily struggles. She often draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit to build awareness and strengthen commitment to change. Narrative therapy is used when reframing life stories helps reduce pain and increase clarity. These methods are mixed to match a person’s needs and goals.
She works in English and Sinhala and practices from New Jersey. People interested in starting therapy use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
She aims to make the first step feel manageable. She creates an open space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. That approach is intended to help someone who is unsure what to expect from therapy.
In-session she uses practical, person-focused methods to address daily struggles. She often draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit to build awareness and strengthen commitment to change. Narrative therapy is used when reframing life stories helps reduce pain and increase clarity. These methods are mixed to match a person’s needs and goals.
She works in English and Sinhala and practices from New Jersey. People interested in starting therapy use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, New York, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English, Sinhala
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Dr. Subawickrama often uses client-centered therapy to guide online conversations. That approach means sessions start from the person’s concerns and priorities, with the therapist following what matters most to the client. It helps when someone needs a listening space and practical direction.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking down patterns and practicing new skills between sessions. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and calm, which can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. This is an ongoing conversation, not a one-time choice, and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, shorten commute time, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce the need to be on camera. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while managing work, family, and other obligations.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, grief, self-esteem, career worries, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on listening, building awareness, and finding steps that fit everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in national and international settings.
Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.