Janet Pedroza Ramos, LISW

Janet Pedroza Ramos is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Iowa who brings seven years of professional experience to her clinical work. She assists adults and young adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges related to life transitions, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. Her practice also supports those coping with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career and workplace issues, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.

Janet approaches therapy from a strengths-oriented perspective, believing that each individual is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources to overcome difficult situations. She emphasizes motivation, confidence building, and practical coping strategies to help clients move toward their goals. Janet also focuses on concerns such as social anxiety, panic attacks, caregiver stress, family of origin dynamics, and multicultural issues when relevant to a client’s experience.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, she aims to create a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can explore challenges and build sustainable skills for change. Janet offers a compassionate, goal-focused approach that helps people navigate both immediate struggles and longer-term growth.