Jonnet Cruz, LMFT

Jonnet Cruz (pronounced Jonay) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Hawai'i and Florida with 20 years of professional experience. She has supported children and teens, families, couples, adults, active duty service members, and veterans through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, low self-esteem, and struggles with confidence. Her work is informed by a belief that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths are central to overcoming life’s obstacles.

Jonnet blends several therapeutic methods to meet clients where they are, drawing on EMDR to address trauma, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore internal parts and patterns, attachment-based approaches to repair relational wounds, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, dialectical skills to build emotional regulation, and narrative therapy to reframe personal stories. She aims to create collaborative, strength-based work tailored to the needs of individuals, couples, and families across developmental stages.

Practitioners and clients often seek Jonnet for help with relationship and parenting concerns, grief and intimacy-related issues, addiction and co-occurring challenges, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, and life transitions. Her practice emphasizes partnership, practical strategies, and respect for each client’s values and pace of change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape present-day patterns. It helps clients understand and repair ways of connecting that cause distress, making it useful for relationship struggles, abandonment or attachment issues, and family conflict.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and offers practical skills to change them. CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, stress management, and improving coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive or self-harming behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jonnet Cruz works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for scheduling and allow clients to engage from different settings. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, accommodate busy schedules, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without travel.