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Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sugandika is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sugandika. View 30 reviews
Great news, Sugandika is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English and Sinhala
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey, New York, and 3 more

Recent reviews

EXCELLENT Dr. She has help me a lot!!

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Subawickrama always listened to me, talked to me fairly as a person with ADHD, gave me good and useful advice, showed up on time, motivated me to do important things, and understood my complicated lifestyle as an immigrant from Asia. I am fortunate to have her as my counselor.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Sugandika

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LMHC, LCPC

I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Arizona,Oregon with 20+ years of professional work experience in national and international settings. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, trauma, relationship challenges & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Body image Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912691684.

  • LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00538400 · Expires November 2026
  • LMHC · New York · 005448-01 · Expires July 2026
  • LPC · Arizona · LPC-22422 · Expires July 2025
  • LPC · Oregon · C7923 · Expires February 2025
  • LCPC · Nevada · CP5704-R · Expires January 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

30 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Great Wonderful Excellent Helpful Listens Recommend Understand The best Professional

EXCELLENT Dr. She has help me a lot!!

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Subawickrama always listened to me, talked to me fairly as a person with ADHD, gave me good and useful advice, showed up on time, motivated me to do important things, and understood my complicated lifestyle as an immigrant from Asia. I am fortunate to have her as my counselor.

Reviewed November 2024

Simply delightful and above all, helpful.

Reviewed November 2024

I think Dr.Subawickrama is an amazing therapist because she is making sure I think about the actions I take:)

Reviewed September 2024

Dr Subawickrama gives me the confidence I lack in myself. She helps me to understand why I feel the way I do and shows me ways to better deal with my feelings. It’s like having a good friend that you can confide in and know that they really want to help you be happy again.

Reviewed August 2024

Dr. is patient, kind and a great listener. She distills a problem to its essence in a way that can be very helpful.

Reviewed August 2024

Dr Subi is AMAZING! SO grateful I found her & feel heard, respected & like I can actually get through my struggles, that I'm not alone!

Reviewed July 2024

Dr. Sugi is amazing. She is kind and compassionate and helped me during a hard time in my life. She held me accountable, helped me set up action plans, and was my cheerleader along the way. She is awesome and I highly recommend her!

Reviewed July 2024

Dr. Subawickrama is very professional and intuitive, able to filter through my feelings to help me hone in the root causes and offers many helps to work through these issues. She listens, remembers who I am and what we have discussed from session to session and then uses time effectively to work toward stability and growth in my life. I absolutely love her and she always responds when I email her.

Reviewed July 2024

I've met with Dr. Subawickrama a couple times now & really like her. She works hard on my behalf, giving me lot to think about and strategies to try. She's a sympathetic & wise listener. So glad I switched therapists!

Reviewed June 2024

Dr. Sugi is incredibly thoughtful, supportive, and knowledgeable and I am grateful for the ways in which she has been helpful in my therapy journey. She is the best!

Reviewed June 2024

She understands the situation I am. She is passionate about helping not repeat behaviors/decisions that are not in my best interest. I have some business to take care of and then will be back to therapy with her

Reviewed June 2024

Dr. Subawickrama is the best. The knowledge and expertise she brings to the conversation is amazing. She really listens and can quickly assess and put together a plan. She has lots of resources to help really understand the underlying causes and also the opportunities.

Reviewed May 2024

Dr. Subawickrama has excellent expertise, is a thoutful listener, very compassionate & empathetic, humorous & has the tools for me to heal what is needed. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed May 2024

Dr. Subawickrama is fantastic. She's an excellent listener and conscientious about remembering the concerns or thoughts I mentioned in previous sessions. Thank you!!

Reviewed May 2024

Wonderful

Reviewed April 2024

I find my experience with Dr. Subawickrama's to be very positive. I've been in in-person therapy for years and haven't done as much work/ self reflection as I have with Dr. Subawickrama in less than a month. I would recommend her to anyone who's ready for therapy and are willing to work on the assignments she gives .

Reviewed January 2024

Dr. Sugi is sweet and provided me very valuable information and insight. She is a great listener as well and is very professional. I feel like she understands my needs and what I'm trying to convey

Reviewed January 2024

Dr. Subawickrama is an excellent listener and really tries to identify and get to the heart of the matter. She also gives me helpful and pertinent written exercises, which I appreciate. She's very proactive, kind, accommodating, and she responds very quickly to messages. I recommend her very highly!

Reviewed December 2023

Professional, caring, geniunely listens objectively. Wonderful Therapist.

Reviewed December 2023

Dr. Sugi is really smart and utilizes a lot of strategies to get through problems you are experiencing. She is quick and direct to get to her point but is never stuck in her own answer. She can change course pretty quickly and is a great listener.

Reviewed November 2023

Amazing! I meant to give all 10’s. I am having fun, I took her advice. Love here

Reviewed November 2023

I like this therapist!!

Reviewed November 2023

DR Subawickrama is Very patient and listens to you see asks question and then give you techniques to use in day to day life. She is understanding and gives suggestion as per seniro and also gives option that can help you. She checks on you via messaging and responds right away in a timly manner. i have learned many things and putting into practice. She is on time for her session

Reviewed July 2023

Dr. Subawickrama is extremely patient and understanding. I look forward to her messages checking in on me and making me feel supported.

Reviewed July 2023

Dr Sugi is the best plain and simple.

Reviewed July 2023

Dr. Subawickrama is wonderful. She listened to me talk and really got me, gave great advice and is there when I need her. I’m learning a lot about myself because of her and that’s what was different than any other therapist that I had gone to. I was skeptical about this, but figured I could just quit or see a different person, but I look forward to it and enjoy it.

Reviewed July 2023

Dr. Sugi is wonderful! A great confidant and a wonderful listener, she takes the time to understand all the components that are part of my anxiety. We work on each part one at a time to really understand how to manage different factors in their own way.

Reviewed July 2023

I was so impressed by Dr. Subawickrama from my very first session. She asked such significant questions and she listened patiently. I am so happy I was able to connect with her. I am looking forward to our healing journey together.

Reviewed June 2023

She is just the best one of a kind!!!!

Reviewed June 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama speak?

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama speaks English and Sinhala.

How many years of experience does Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama have?

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama has 20 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama licensed to practice?

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, Arizona, Oregon, and Nevada.

Does Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama offer?

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama?

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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