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Online therapist

Suni Kuriakose

Compassionate, practical counseling for life stressors

Credentials
LPC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Suni

Suni Kuriakose is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey. She has eight years of clinical experience supporting people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship problems, and issues around parenting and family. She treats each person with sensitivity and respect and aims to create a calm, practical space for difficult conversations.

Her sessions focus on clear, usable steps rather than vague goals. She listens first, then tailors a plan that fits a person's situation and pace.

Background and approach

People can expect straightforward talk about coping tools, communication, and next steps to improve day-to-day functioning. In practice she helps with concerns that range from trauma and abuse to addictions and compassion fatigue. She also addresses intimacy, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, and major life changes.

Additional focus areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and family of origin patterns. Suni brings an approach that values collaboration. She works with clients to set realistic goals and to build skills they can use outside sessions.

The overall aim is to help people move from surviving to functioning and then toward greater satisfaction in relationships and life. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through online formats. Prospective clients in New Jersey can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits their needs.

Approaches and online care that fit busy lives

Suni uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach emphasizes building coping skills and stress management tools to reduce daily anxiety and improve functioning. This helps people handle overwhelming emotions and get practical relief for panic, worry, or burnout.

Another approach centers on improving communication and relationship patterns. It looks at how conversations and behaviors affect connection, then teaches clearer ways to set boundaries, repair conflict, and rebuild trust in close relationships.

Choosing the right method is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. From there she adapts techniques so they fit the person rather than forcing a single model on every problem.

Online therapy offers flexibility for varied schedules and life demands. Sessions can take place by video call or phone when more depth is needed, or by live chat and text-based messaging for check-ins and short support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Suni address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, addictions, and related problems listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens first, then creates a tailored plan with concrete coping tools and communication strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience as a licensed counselor in New Jersey.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in New Jersey under NJ LPC 37PC00706200.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She conducts sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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