Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama, LCPC, LPC
Calm, practical support for parenting challenges
Book with Sugandika- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCPC, LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey, New York, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Virginia
- Languages
- English, Sinhala
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Sugandika
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama brings 20 years of clinical experience to her New Jersey practice. She is licensed as an LCPC and an LPC and has worked in both national and international settings.
She focuses on practical help for everyday problems that often leave parents exhausted or overwhelmed. Her approach begins by listening. She creates a calm space where people can say what matters to them.
Conversations move at a steady pace and focus on what a person wants to change now.
Background and approach
She uses straightforward methods to address stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She also supports people dealing with grief, major life changes, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Parenting is listed among her areas of focus, so she often helps parents problem-solve common pressures and emotional strain.
Dr. Subawickrama mixes lessons from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative work. That blend lets her match practical tools to a person’s goals.
Sessions aim to build clear steps for change rather than vague theory. She offers sessions in English and Sinhala. Work can include phone or video conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging when that fits a person’s schedule.
Getting started is a simple process of completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment.
What Sugandika works with
Everything Sugandika lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Sugandika helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sugandika lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. In online sessions this means the therapist listens closely and follows the person's lead to identify what matters most. It is helpful for people who need space to talk through stress, parenting pressures, or relationship problems.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often uses short exercises or homework between meetings to try new ways of coping. This approach can be useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and managing unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process lets people shape treatment around their needs and pace.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is preferred. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera-free check-in is wanted. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or continuing a conversation between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy family schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Sugandika
What concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and related problems such as sleep or eating difficulties.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is listening first and then using practical approaches. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and applying tools that fit day-to-day life.
What is her background and experience?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in national and international settings and has supported people through a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices with a New Jersey location listed for services.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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