Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama brings two decades of clinical experience to her work in New Jersey. She is known for helping people with depression, stress and anxiety, motivation, and self esteem. She also supports people facing career setbacks, trauma, relationship strain, and major life changes.
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and has worked in national and international settings. Her experience spans a wide range of concerns including addictions, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues linked to attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and domestic violence.
Her approach centers on making the therapy space feel open and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical steps people can try between meetings. Techniques draw from client-centered ways of working alongside cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness skills.
Dr. Subawickrama often uses motivational interviewing and narrative methods to help people clarify goals and rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves. This can be useful for improving confidence, navigating transitions, or reducing avoidance and worry. She aims to help people notice small changes that add up over time.
If you prefer to speak in English or Sinhala, she can meet in those languages. To begin, use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability and your needs.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship where the person feels heard and respected. It helps when someone is trying to make sense of their thoughts and wants a supportive space to talk through problems.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and low self esteem because it gives concrete steps to practice outside sessions.
Mindfulness therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. It can be helpful for stress, sleep issues, and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help you choose methods based on your goals, preferences, and how you respond to early sessions. That selection is collaborative and may be adjusted as progress is tracked.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows continuity of care when life events make in-person visits harder, while the therapist and client decide what pace and tools work best.
New Jersey, New York, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem struggles, and addictions. She also helps with relationship issues, grief, career challenges, trauma, and many life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space and listens carefully first. Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical CBT and mindfulness tools to try between appointments.
How long has she been practicing?
She has about 20 years of professional work experience in national and international settings.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in New Jersey and holds LCPC and LPC credentials, listed as NV LCPC and AZ LPC in credential records.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
