Janita Ramar, LMHC

Janita Ramar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Janita starts by building a trusting connection. She focuses on openness, empathy, and respect so people feel safe to share what matters most. Early sessions usually clarify what a person hopes to change and set simple, achievable goals.

Her work mixes practical strategies with a person-centered attitude. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to support commitment to change.

Sessions often focus on concrete skills - coping tools for stress and anxiety, steps to reduce substance use, sleep strategies, and ways to manage mood shifts. Janita encourages people to practice skills between sessions and to notice what works in day-to-day life.

She pays attention to overlapping difficulties like codependency, communication problems, panic attacks, and co-morbid conditions. The aim is steady progress through collaborative planning, regular check-ins, and adjustments based on each person’s needs.

Janita values a strengths-based approach. She supports people who want practical help and steady emotional support as they work toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.

How Janita’s approaches translate to online work

Janita commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online sessions. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can try small experiments to change patterns that cause distress. ACT helps people notice what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values even when hard feelings are present.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Janita works together with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques when something isn’t helpful so the plan stays practical and client-focused.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter updates, tracking homework, or getting support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines while still using evidence-informed approaches.