Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama , LCPC, LPC

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is a licensed mental health professional with more than 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges. She holds LCPC and LPC credentials - LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and maintains licensure that includes NV LCPC CP5704-R and AZ LPC LPC-22422. Based in New Jersey, she has worked in national and international settings and brings that breadth of experience to each client relationship.

She specializes in treating depression, anxiety and stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, and difficulties related to relationships, family dynamics, grief, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses concerns such as self-esteem, motivation, career issues, parenting and caregiving stress, intimacy and attachment difficulties, ADHD, bipolar-related challenges, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Subawickrama uses evidence-informed methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

In sessions she emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. She encourages those taking the first step toward therapy and partners with clients to set goals and build coping skills that fit their day-to-day lives. Dr. Subawickrama offers services in English and Sinhala and is currently accepting new clients in New Jersey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques to support people in online settings. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, accepting environment where clients lead the conversation and explore their own solutions; it is helpful for building self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems, offering practical tools for symptom relief and daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Subawickrama works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the client’s circumstances.

Online sessions offer flexible options including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue care from home. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible support while tailoring session style and frequency to what works best for each individual.