- Strength-based
- Goal oriented
- Values focused
About Janita
Janita Ramar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, substance use concerns, trauma, and grief. Janita also supports those dealing with relationship strain, family issues, intimacy problems, sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and ADHD-related struggles.
She begins by building a trusting relationship. Early sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and setting goals together. Janita describes her approach as strength-based, person-centered, and solution-focused. She invites clients to take an active role in their healing while offering steady support.
In sessions she talks through practical coping strategies and helps people decide what to try next. She explains techniques and how they might fit each person’s life. Motivation and personal values are part of the work, rather than one-size-fits-all fixes.
Janita draws from several therapeutic methods to match the moment and the goal. She emphasizes openness, honest feedback, and unconditional positive regard as the foundation for progress. Her style aims to help people build skills and confidence to manage symptoms and move forward.
With eleven years of experience, Janita blends clinical methods and real-world tools. She encourages clients to set realistic steps and to notice small changes along the way. If someone wants a focused, collaborative counselor who emphasizes practical skills, Janita offers that kind of support.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that line up with their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life changes when motivation and direction are a challenge. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective responses, which often helps with panic, mood symptoms, sleep, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, collaborative method to boost motivation for change, commonly used for substance use and ambivalence about treatment.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss these methods with each client and work together to choose what fits the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session options the therapist currently offers before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Talk with the therapist about pacing, homework, and how techniques will be practiced between meetings so sessions can be tailored to everyday routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Janita help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, substance use, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, intimacy and sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and ADHD-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and strength-based with a solution-focused orientation. She collaborates with clients to set goals and uses practical techniques tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has eleven years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns and substance use-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Does she offer therapy in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.