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Online therapist

Janita Ramar

Calm, practical support for family challenges

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Janita

Janita Ramar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a wide range of mental health issues. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use problems, grief, trauma, and challenges with intimacy, sleep, or self-esteem. Janita aims to create a calm, respectful space where someone can talk and be heard without judgment.

She speaks English and practices from New York as a NY LMHC 008256.

Background and approach

Janita begins by building trust and a genuine connection. Early sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and setting clear, practical goals together. She explains different techniques so people can choose what feels right and take ownership of their progress.

Her approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She uses these tools to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build coping skills that fit daily life. Janita uses a strengths-based, person-centered stance.

She meets clients where they are and supports them in deciding what to work on next. Her work often centers on improving communication, reducing addictive behaviors, and managing mood symptoms. With 11 years of experience, she encourages active participation in therapy and emphasizes practical skills.

The first step is a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a session, after which Janita helps clients move toward clearer routines, better coping, and more balanced relationships.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on choosing actions that match personal values, which can be useful for dealing with mood problems, anxiety, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches simple, concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, sleep issues, and managing stress. Motivational Interviewing is a short, collaborative method that helps people find their own reasons to change, which can be helpful with addictions and co-morbid issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janita will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit. She partners with clients to try techniques and adjust the plan so it makes sense in day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and family responsibilities. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations, phone sessions work when video isn’t possible, and live chat or text-based messaging can support ongoing check-ins or brief coaching. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Janita address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family matters, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem, career issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Janita emphasizes a warm, person-centered approach focused on building trust and clear goals. She explains methods and involves clients in choosing techniques that fit their life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with people facing mood disorders, substance use, trauma, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Janita is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with New York license NY LMHC 008256 and is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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