Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama, LCPC, LPC

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is a licensed counselor with two decades of experience. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or facing major life changes. She also supports those dealing with addiction, relationship concerns, body image, and career challenges.

Dr. Subawickrama aims to make the first step easier. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than jargon.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that center the person's needs and perspectives. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going. Mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing are used to help with focus and moving toward change.

Dr. Subawickrama has experience in national and international settings, which shapes a flexible approach to different life circumstances. She pays attention to topics like attachment, abandonment, aging, and caregiver stress when they matter to the person in front of her. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People often come for help with sleep, eating, intimacy, parenting stress, and anger. She also works with issues such as bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue by tailoring techniques to each person's goals. The emphasis is on clear next steps and realistic coping tools.

How her approaches shape online work

Dr. Subawickrama commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide the topics they want to address. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical ways to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and eating concerns. Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and support better focus during stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then test approaches and adjust as needed. The plan can change over time based on what helps the person make steady progress.

The practical benefits of working online should be confirmed before booking, since session formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online work easier to fit into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you want to know which session formats are available, please confirm current options before scheduling so arrangements match your needs.