- 20 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Speaks English and Sinhala
About Sugandika
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is a licensed clinician with over 20 years of professional experience. She practices in New Jersey and supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and other life changes. Dr. Subawickrama creates a welcoming space for people to talk about what matters to them.
She helps people address motivation, self-esteem, and career concerns through straightforward conversation and practical steps. Her work also covers trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps them try new ways of responding.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that focus on each person's goals and strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they suit a person's needs, and motivational interviewing can help clarify ambivalence about change.
Dr. Subawickrama has worked in national and international settings during her career. That background informs how she thinks about culture, life transitions, and complex stressors. She speaks English and Sinhala when language support is helpful.
People who reach out can expect a calm, nonjudgmental conversation at the start. The focus is on small, realistic steps that fit everyday life. If the topic involves money or financial stress, she addresses it alongside related feelings and behaviors rather than as a standalone technical service.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and perspectives. In practice this means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps the person decide what matters most to work on. It suits worries like stress, low motivation, and relationship questions.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and some forms of addiction-related work.
Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. These tools can support coping with stress, sleep issues, and emotional overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what works. Clients and the therapist decide together which methods to use and how quickly to move forward.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow regular check-ins from wherever someone is located. They can also let people choose shorter or more frequent meetings when that helps progress.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and career concerns, and many related areas including ADHD and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening and helping people set goals. Practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness are also used when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings more than 20 years of professional work experience in national and international settings to her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.