- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and mindfulness
About Sugandika
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is a licensed clinical counselor with 20 years of experience working in national and international settings. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey. Her work covers depression, stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, career challenges, trauma, relationship problems, and coping with life changes.
She helps people who are dealing with addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and ADHD. Young adult issues are listed among her areas of focus, so she can support people facing early adult transitions such as leaving home, starting work, or navigating study and relationships. Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Her approach draws on several practical methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. In conversation she listens for what matters most and uses these approaches to address thinking patterns, motivation, and emotional reactions. The result is straightforward work on current problems and coping skills.
Dr. Subawickrama pays attention to life events that change routines and relationships, such as separation, caregiving strain, or career shifts. She also addresses long-standing issues like attachment, abandonment, and body image concerns. Long experience in varied settings informs a flexible way of working.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making space for a person's concerns. In practice this means the therapist reflects what she hears, asks about priorities, and lets the person's goals drive the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is practical and action-oriented. It looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and builds concrete skills to change behaviors and reactions, which can help with anxiety, mood, and motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try methods, and adjust based on how the person responds. That collaborative selection helps match techniques to goals such as reducing worry, improving sleep, or handling career stress.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into study or work schedules, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, or remove the need to travel. If you want to work remotely, check which session types are offered and mention any scheduling needs when you complete the short matching questionnaire.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to address thinking patterns and motivation in practical ways.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in national and international settings.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and is based in New Jersey; her credential details include NV LCPC and AZ LPC as provided.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on location and plan.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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