Janet Pedroza Ramos , LISW

Janet Pedroza Ramos is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) licensed in Iowa who brings several years of clinical experience to her practice. She has focused work supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, motivation and confidence challenges, self-esteem concerns, depression, and the stresses that come with life transitions.

Janet approaches counseling from a strengths-oriented perspective, affirming that each person is the expert of their own story and has capacities that can be mobilized to meet difficult moments. She centers collaboration and practical skills while helping clients explore the changes they want to make. Taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and Janet acknowledges and honors that decision as an important beginning on the path to growth.

Evidence-Based Care and Online Support

Janet uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's situation. One common focus is skills-based work for stress and anxiety - this involves learning practical coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and problem-solving tools that can reduce daily overwhelm and improve functioning. Another central approach is a strengths-focused, client-centered style that helps clients identify existing resources and build confidence as they pursue goals and life changes. Janet also brings trauma-aware practices to work with people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events, emphasizing pacing, safety, and gradual skill-building to support healing.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Janet works with clients to clarify needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and use the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can deliver many of the same evidence-based techniques through these formats, allowing clients to make meaningful progress from wherever they are.