Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama , LCPC, LPC

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama, LCPC, LPC, brings two decades of clinical experience to her work with adults facing a wide range of emotional and practical challenges. Her credentials - LCPC and LPC - indicate licensure as a professional counselor and reflect advanced training in assessment and therapeutic care. Based in New Jersey, she has built a practice focused on helping people navigate depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, and life transitions.

Dr. Subawickrama emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings with honesty and support. She guides individuals through issues such as self-esteem and motivation, career concerns, grief and loss, parenting and intimacy-related matters, and conditions including bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her work also attends to specialized concerns like compassion fatigue, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, and recovery from domestic violence and substance use.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Dr. Subawickrama works collaboratively to set clear goals and develop practical strategies using evidence-informed approaches. She offers support tailored to each person and honors cultural and personal preferences while helping clients move toward greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness approaches to support clients in online settings. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating a collaborative space where clients lead the conversation and identify personal goals - this approach often helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. CBT is action-oriented and can be especially useful for those seeking tangible strategies for coping and behavior change.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounded breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can aid with stress, trauma-related symptoms, and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors interventions that fit the individual. She welcomes discussion about which methods feel most comfortable and effective.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These options allow clients to engage in ongoing therapeutic work from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.