Therapist profile
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama, LCPC, LPC
New Jersey
LCPC counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCPC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00538400; LMHC, New York / 005448-01; LPC, Arizona / LPC-22422; LPC, Oregon / C7923; LCPC, Nevada / CP5704-R; LPC, Virginia / 0701015617
- NPI1912691684
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Sinhala
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
- Client-centered focus
About Sugandika
Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practising in New Jersey with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, and changes in life. Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. She listens to what is happening now and how it connects to past experiences. Then she and the person outline practical steps to try between sessions. Conversations are direct and grounded in everyday concerns like sleep, work strain, or relationship tension.
Dr. Subawickrama uses a mix of methods to address problems such as low motivation, recurring anger, or substance use. She commonly draws on client-centered work to follow the person's priorities, cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to manage intense feelings. Narrative ideas are used to reframe difficult life stories when helpful.
Over two decades she has worked in both national and international settings, and that background informs a pragmatic approach to coping and recovery. Expect clear suggestions, practical exercises, and a focus on what can change day to day. The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session through the site's online options.
Dr. Subawickrama accepts clients in New Jersey and asks prospective clients to confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Practical approaches and online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and personal experience. It involves reflective listening and collaborative goal-setting to identify what matters most and what to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and homework that aim to reduce symptoms like anger, anxiety, or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit the person's goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time for those balancing work or caregiving. These practical benefits help people try tools in their everyday life and carry skills into real situations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English, Sinhala
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, combining listening with concrete steps and exercises to test between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 20 years of professional experience in national and international settings to her work with clients.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Sinhala.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.