I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Arizona,Oregon , Nevada and Virginia 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!
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma, AbuseDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, 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, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Sugandika Subawickrama. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Subawickrama has surpassed all my expectations. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to do online/video therapy. I dislike being on camera. I signed up in desperation because I couldn’t find anyone locally. Dr. Subawickrama is very warm, kind, intuitive and easy to talk to. She is very attentive and replies to my journal entries even when I do them later at night, every time. That’s more than I’ve received when onsite, in office therapy that cost a lot more. I actually look forward to our sessions and through her gentle coaching, I feel I’m handling my challenges much easier.
Written on Mar 07, 2026 after therapy with Sugandika for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She is wonderful
Written on Mar 04, 2026 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Been with Dr .Subawickrama almost a year now and she’s been truly the best! I’m noticing a big difference in my mental health and my overall well being.
Written on Jan 11, 2026 after therapy with Sugandika for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
She is very helpful.
Written on Nov 21, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Love Dr S!
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr Subi is amazing and understands how to work with me specifically and understands how to meet me where I am.
Written on Aug 12, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Sugi has helped me realize the reasons behind certain behaviors and feelings and how to properly confront them
Written on Aug 09, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve definitely learned how to deal with my emotions. Having someone to confide in and talk through your concerns helps so much.
Written on Aug 05, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
She is a good therapist
Written on Jun 29, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Written on Jun 13, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I appreciate the intentionality and the practice work that supports my growth
Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is one of the best in the industry. She is an active listener that provide feedback and positive reinforcement. She also provides with a vast amount of tools and literature to arm you so that you can use them to improve your skills in navigating negative thoughts and emotions. Thank you Doc.!
Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
As a person who has seen multiple therapists and realized my need for a straightforward approach, I have been extremely pleased with the interactions I've had. I feel respected and heard in a way that is extremely rare. And I cant wait for the continuous work we will do together.
Written on Mar 23, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Very smart, caring, thoughtful and introspective.
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I feel comfortable and confident in Dr. Subawickrama's care.
Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, coaching, and adhd
I had an anxiety attack right before our first session. I’ve never done this before or what to expect. It’s very embarrassing but she helped me feel at ease and better about opening up. It was a good and made me feel more positive about future sessions.
Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Simply delightful and above all, helpful.
Written on Oct 06, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, and coping with life changes
I think Dr.Subawickrama is an amazing therapist because she is making sure I think about the actions I take:)
Written on Sep 20, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. is patient, kind and a great listener. She distills a problem to its essence in a way that can be very helpful.
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 10 months on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, and intimacy-related issues
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!
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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!
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
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
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on May 26, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Wonderful
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
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 .
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Nov 30, 2023 after therapy with Sugandika for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Amazing! I meant to give all 10’s. I am having fun, I took her advice. Love here
Written on Oct 21, 2023 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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
Written on Jul 21, 2023 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Subawickrama is extremely patient and understanding. I look forward to her messages checking in on me and making me feel supported.
Written on Jul 15, 2023 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr Sugi is the best plain and simple.
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
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.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Sugandika for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
She is just the best one of a kind!!!!
Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Sugandika for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and parenting issues
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