Jonnet Cruz , LMFT

Jonnet Cruz (pronounced Jonay) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) authorized to practice in Hawai'i and Florida, bringing 20 years of clinical experience to her work. She has supported children and teens, families, couples, adults, active duty service members, and veterans, guiding them through challenges ranging from stress and anxiety to family conflict, trauma and abuse, difficulties with motivation, and concerns about self-esteem and confidence.

Jonnet approaches therapy with respect for each person's lived experience, emphasizing that clients are the experts on their own stories and that existing strengths can help navigate life’s challenges. Her clinical toolkit includes EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and narrative therapy, applied thoughtfully to fit the needs of the individual or family.

Grounded in relational work and practical strategies, Jonnet blends insight-focused interventions with skill building to help clients improve relationships, manage symptoms, and move toward meaningful goals. She offers a collaborative, strengths-oriented style that aims to increase clarity, resilience, and a sense of agency in the face of change.

Approach-Oriented Online Therapy with Flexible Care Options

Jonnet integrates attachment-based therapy to explore how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and interpersonal dynamics - this approach can be especially helpful for relationship struggles, attachment wounds, and family conflict. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress management. In addition, a client-centered stance guides the work by prioritizing the client's perspective, building empathy, and supporting self-directed growth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jonnet collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts the balance between insight work and skills training based on what is most useful for the client.

Online therapy with Jonnet is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to stay connected from different locations. These options provide flexibility in how clients meet, allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support while accommodating varied routines and accessibility needs.