- Person-centered
- Goal focused
- Experience-based
About Janita
Janita Ramar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and panic attacks. She also supports those dealing with substance use, trauma, grief, relationship strain, and challenges like low self-esteem or sleep problems. Janita emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach and encourages people to take an active role in their care.
Early meetings focus on building trust and understanding what matters most to each person. She works with clients to set clear, realistic goals and to choose techniques that feel useful. The tone in sessions is direct but warm, with space to talk through painful feelings and small steps toward change.
Her style blends person-centered listening with practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and build flexible coping skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help when people want to clarify goals and move toward them.
Janita draws on 11 years of clinical experience in New York as an NY LMHC. She values honesty, empathy, and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship. That means she invites feedback and adjusts plans as needed.
Sessions emphasize skills people can use outside therapy, such as grounding for panic, communication tools for conflict, and strategies to manage cravings or mood swings. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes. If you want a therapist who listens and helps you map concrete next steps, Janita supports that process.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that fit what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. These methods are commonly used for anxiety, panic, mood issues, and stress.Finding the right approach is a collaborative effort. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can shift over time rather than stay fixed.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to join from work or during a break. Many people find that using structured tools from CBT or ACT in between sessions helps progress continue in daily life. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises so they work well in remote appointments, and the focus remains on clear goals and usable skills rather than lengthy theory.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Janita works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, substance use, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
The approach is person-centered and strength-based. Sessions combine listening with practical techniques to set goals and build everyday coping skills.
What is Janita's professional background?
She has 11 years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and related concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
Janita is an NY LMHC and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.