- Stress and anxiety
- Career and motivation
- Trauma and relationships
About Sugandika
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is a licensed counselor with LCPC and LPC credentials and more than 20 years of clinical experience. She practices in New Jersey and has worked in national and international settings. She helps people dealing with depression, stress and anxiety, motivation, and self-esteem concerns.
She also supports people facing career difficulties, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life changes. Her approach centers on listening and building a collaborative plan. Conversations focus on concrete steps a person can try between sessions.
In sessions she draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative methods. That mix lets her address thoughts, behaviors, and the stories people tell themselves. She uses simple, practical tools to manage symptoms and test new ways of coping.
People can expect straightforward conversations about what is happening now and what one might try next. She pays attention to patterns that repeat in relationships, work, or family life. Decisions about goals and techniques are made together so people feel involved in setting the direction.
Her background includes work across different regions and populations, which she uses to inform treatment choices rather than apply a fixed method. Sessions often balance short-term problem-solving with deeper discussion about meaning and values. Dr. Subawickrama speaks English and Sinhala and works with adults on a range of concerns related to mental health and life transitions.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting people to find their own answers. The therapist follows the person's lead, clarifies what matters, and works to reduce barriers to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and offers concrete tools to test new ways of thinking and acting; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That means trying tools, checking how they feel, and shifting techniques when needed.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets between meetings to practice new skills in everyday life.
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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 adults on depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and related topics.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck about their career?
She uses practical conversations that mix cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to identify small steps, examine thoughts that block action, and build momentum toward work changes.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has over 20 years of professional experience in national and international settings, working with a wide range of adult concerns and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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