- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Sugandika
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 20 years of practice. She provides care from New Jersey and speaks English and Sinhala. Her work covers common concerns like depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting pressures, and anger.
She helps people name what is happening and talk through immediate problems. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She draws on cognitive approaches and mindfulness to reduce reactivity and build steadier routines.
Her approach is client-centered. That means she listens first and uses what a person brings to shape the work. People can expect to review recent patterns, identify triggers, and try small, manageable experiments between sessions.
Dr. Subawickrama also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck. Narrative Therapy is sometimes used to look at how life stories influence feelings and behavior. These methods are used alongside basic skill building for managing anger, sleep, and addictive impulses.
She has experience in both national and international settings and brings that background into practical problem solving. The focus is on clear steps people can use in daily life, such as breathing exercises, behavior experiments, and communication practice. To get started, the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling tools are used to book an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts a person’s concerns at the center of each session. Online sessions are used to listen, reflect, and plan next steps in a straightforward way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; it works well for anger, anxiety, and sleep by setting clear practice tasks between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase focus in daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, current routines, and what has or hasn’t helped before. She will discuss options and agree on practical methods so the client can try them and report back, adjusting as needed. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into workdays or family life, reduce travel time, and make it easier to practice skills in everyday settings. Others prefer shorter check-ins when a quick status update is needed. The emphasis is on choosing ways of working that fit the client’s schedule and goals, then using those sessions to build clearer thinking, better coping, and steadier behavior patterns.Areas of expertise
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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 problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family problems, parenting issues, anger, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening, identifying triggers, and testing small behavior changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in national and international settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.