Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama, LCPC, LPC

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is a licensed clinician with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey. She emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental stance and encourages people to take the first step toward change.

In sessions she aims to create an open space where people can talk about difficult feelings. She listens closely and helps clients name what they are facing, whether that is grief, motivation struggles, low self-esteem, or life transitions. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth.

Dr. Subawickrama uses a mix of methods tailored to each person. That includes client-centered work that follows the person’s pace, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative work as needed.

Over the years she has supported people coping with trauma, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, career decisions, and substance use concerns. She also pays attention to specific themes like attachment, commitment concerns, body image, and caregiver stress. Sessions are conducted in English and Sinhala.

People who want a collaborative, respectful therapist may find her approach helpful. She invites straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. To begin, a prospective client can use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.

How her approaches shape online work

Dr. Subawickrama uses client-centered therapy to build a trusting relationship where the client’s goals guide the work. This approach focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters most to them.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and everyday coping skills because it breaks problems into practical steps.

Mindfulness practices are used to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment. These skills can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation during stressful times.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, and then adapt methods as therapy progresses.

Confirm the session formats before booking since specific online options are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare, or travel and can reduce time spent commuting. It also allows for shorter check-ins or sessions that match a person's schedule while keeping the same clinical focus as in-person work.