- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Suni
Suni Kuriakose is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and addictions. She also addresses family and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, and problems connected to career and self-esteem.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on identifying how patterns from the past affect current choices and feelings. She listens to personal history and helps clients notice recurring reactions tied to their family of origin and earlier relationships.
In practical work she breaks larger problems into manageable steps. Conversations target communication habits, boundaries, and decision-making. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce anxiety, process loss, and rebuild daily routines that feel more manageable.
Suni adapts the work to each person’s circumstances. She discusses goals, tracks progress, and adjusts focus when needed. That might mean practicing different ways of speaking up, testing new behaviors between sessions, or learning simple tools to manage intense emotions.
Clients can expect a clear plan for sessions and straightforward feedback about what is helping. Her practice notes the role of family dynamics and family of origin issues when they are relevant to the concerns brought into the room. Suni offers sessions in English from her New Jersey practice and follows the LPC credential standards for the state.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on current patterns and practical skills. One common technique is cognitive-behavioral work, which looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches tools to change them. This can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and reactions tied to family expectations.Another approach involves processing difficult memories or strong emotions by talking through them in a paced way and practicing grounding or regulation strategies between sessions. This method helps people who are managing grief, painful past experiences, or intense feelings that interfere with daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client’s needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or remove the need to be on camera for every meeting. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about which arrangements would best fit your schedule and preferences.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, addictions, and related issues. Family dynamics and family of origin issues are included when they relate to a person's current situation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, practical approach that looks at patterns from the past and how they show up today. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills practice, and changing daily habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including relationships, grief, and anxiety.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and provides services from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking. The site’s booking flow asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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