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LCPC, LPC

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama, LCPC, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Sinhala
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About Sugandika

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama brings two decades of clinical experience to her practice based in New Jersey.

Background and approach

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and has worked in national and international settings, focusing on common and complex emotional concerns such as depression, stress and anxiety, trauma, addiction, and coping with life changes. Her background also includes support around self-esteem, career difficulties, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, and ADHD.

Her style emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. Dr.

Subawickrama draws on a range of evidence-informed methods, tailoring sessions to each person’s needs while encouraging practical skills for everyday life. She aims to help people build motivation, strengthen coping strategies, and find clearer direction during difficult transitions.

Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala to accommodate diverse language preferences.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care



Dr. Subawickrama commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship and helping people feel heard and respected; it supports work on self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional processing. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop tools to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will explore a client’s goals, preferences, and experiences together to tailor which methods to emphasize, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit for each person’s needs.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for differing schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to continue care during life transitions or busy periods while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured strategies, reflective conversation, and practical coping techniques across formats.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, and career or life-change difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, emphasizing a client-centered environment where practical skills and insight are developed through methods like CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in both national and international settings with diverse clinical concerns.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
She is credentialed as LCPC and LPC, with practice based in New Jersey and licensure details including NV LCPC CP5704-R and AZ LPC LPC-22422.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala to support clients who prefer either language.
What session formats are offered for online care?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

New Jersey, New York, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Virginia

Languages

English, Sinhala