Janita Ramar

Janita Ramar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, mood disorders, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She works with individuals facing bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, grief, sleeping problems, ADHD, and related challenges. Janita emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly and begin to make change.

In the first sessions she focuses on building trust and understanding what matters most to each person. Together they set clear, practical goals based on the client’s needs and preferences. Janita encourages active participation so clients take ownership of their progress.

Her counseling style is strength-based and person-centered with a solution-focused bend. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people identify patterns, try new responses, and build coping skills. The work is collaborative and paced to each client’s readiness to change.

Janita treats issues related to substance use, codependency, communication problems, HIV/AIDS concerns, panic and mood disorders, and co-morbidity of multiple conditions. She aims to support practical steps that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

With 11 years of experience practicing in New York, Janita brings steady support and clear guidance. If someone is unsure where to start, she helps them narrow priorities and create doable next steps toward a healthier routine and better self-management.

How Janita Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going; it is practical for mood disorders, panic, and sleep issues. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that supports people who are wrestling with change, such as stopping substance use or improving health habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janita will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust plans together. The process is collaborative so clients can test what helps and keep what works.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a day, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice new skills in real-life routines and bring examples from daily life into sessions.