- 20 years experience
- Focus on sleep and rest
- English and Sinhala
About Sugandika
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama brings two decades of clinical experience to her practice in New Jersey. She is listed with the credentials LCPC and LPC and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and sleep difficulties. She uses straightforward conversation to help people figure out what matters to them and what to try next.
Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where feelings and worries are named and looked at together. Sessions emphasize practical steps grounded in the client’s life. The therapist encourages small, achievable changes rather than overwhelming plans.
Her background spans national and international work over 20 years, offering a range of clinical perspectives. That experience informs work on trauma and relationship struggles, coping with life changes, grief, self-esteem, and career concerns. Sleep and rest are among the areas she pays attention to when it affects daily functioning.
Dr. Subawickrama draws on several approaches to tailor care to each person. She blends client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address thoughts, habits, and stress reactions. Motivational interviewing and narrative therapy are also part of the toolkit when exploring motivation and personal stories.
She speaks English and Sinhala, and she supports people working through issues such as ADHD, caregiver stress, eating concerns, intimacy challenges, and substance use. To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s concerns at the center and relies on listening and validation to guide each session. Online sessions using this approach focus on what the client wants to address and on building a trusting conversation that leads to choices and goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is practical and goal-oriented. It looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT work online can include reviewing daily routines, sleep habits, and thought records to spot and shift patterns that keep problems going.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce stress and improve rest. In online sessions this can mean brief guided exercises, breath work, and ways to bring calmer attention into everyday moments that disrupt sleep or increase anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients take part in choosing which methods to use and when to change course.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow focused check-ins that match a break at work or a quieter evening. Online sessions can also make it easier to follow homework and track sleep or mood between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New Jersey, New York, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English, Sinhala
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep and rest difficulties, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and career concerns.
How would you describe the therapist's style?
Sessions are conversational and nonjudgmental, with a focus on practical steps and small changes that fit daily life.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in national and international settings, working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
The clinician holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.