Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama, LCPC, LPC

Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama brings two decades of clinical experience to her practice. She is licensed as an LCPC and an LPC and works with people facing depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse. She offers straightforward support for everyday struggles like sleep problems, eating concerns, work stress, and relationship questions.

Her approach is conversational and down-to-earth. She aims to make sessions a place where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She focuses on practical steps that fit a person’s life while also exploring deeper patterns that keep problems repeating.

Dr. Subawickrama uses a mix of methods geared to the person in front of her. She often draws on client-centered listening to understand each person’s priorities. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and with mindfulness to help calm the nervous system.

She has worked in national and international settings, and that background shapes how she talks about loss, change, and cultural stress. Her practice supports people coping with grief, caregiving strain, abandonment, and transitions such as divorce or career shifts.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and gradual change. She helps clients set clear goals, try new habits between meetings, and reflect on what is and isn’t working. The aim is to build skills people can use beyond therapy.

Using evidence-informed approaches for online care

Dr. Subawickrama commonly blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address symptoms and patterns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's priorities, helping them feel heard and guiding the work at their pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic habits.

She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up by them, which can be useful for stress, sleep problems, and trauma-related symptoms. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process: the therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try strategies, and adjust plans together as needs change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep consistent appointments. The therapist will help shape sessions so they fit practical needs and therapeutic goals, with clear steps to try between meetings.