Key details
- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Hawaii / MFT-343; LMFT, Florida / MT4888
- NPI1669801767
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationHawaii
About
- Attachment work
- CBT skills
- DBT emotion tools
About Jonnet
Jonnet Cruz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Hawaii with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family worries, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting, ADHD, and anger. Jonnet also lists help for career and mood conditions such as bipolar and depression.
Her style treats the client as the expert on their life. She uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions look at how attachment and relationships shape reactions, including anger and communication problems.
Jonnet integrates several approaches when useful. She draws on attachment-based work to trace how early bonds affect current fights and closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Over two decades she has supported people through complex losses, addiction struggles, and family reorganization such as blended family issues and divorce. Her background includes work with trauma, dissociation, and domestic violence among other co-occurring problems. Jonnet also names focus areas like abandonment, body image, codependency, and control issues.
Sessions are conducted in English from Hawaii. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How attachment work and skills training fit into online therapy
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current reactions. It helps people understand why old patterns repeat in close relationships and how that connects to anger and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaching concrete steps to change them. DBT offers specific tools for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication in heated moments.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options with the client and pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying a skill in session and then adapting it based on how it feels in daily life.
The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and the ability to use brief check-ins when days are tight. Because session formats were not specified in the original profile, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life examples into conversation without requiring travel.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their life and focuses on practical conversation. She combines attachment work with CBT and DBT tools to change patterns and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, addictions, and family reorganization.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with licensure in Hawaii and Florida, and she practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.