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Jonnet Cruz

HI LMFT MFT-343, FL LMFT MT4888
Credentials
HI LMFT MFT-343, FL LMFT MT4888
NPI Number
1669801767
Location
Hawaii
Languages
English
Jonnet Cruz
20 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Jonnet Cruz

Aloha, I’m Jonnet pronounced Jonay, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawai’i and Florida with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping children/teens, families, couples, adults, active duty service members, and veterans with a variety of issues that include stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. My therapeutic approach consist of EMDR, Internal Family systems (IFS), attachment based therapy, CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy.

Licenses

LMFT
MFT-343
LMFT
MT4888

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Body image
  • Co-morbidity
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Dependent personality
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Self-harm
  • Self-love
  • Sex addiction
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Somatization
  • Trichotillomania
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Gottman Method
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Systemic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“She is understanding, flexible and a great person to talk to”

“Jonnet Cruz is by far the best Therapist I've ever had! she is very knowledgeable about a lot of different things and she is also very understanding about a lot. She doesn't sugar coat things, but she has a gentle delivery, so it's perfect for me.”

“Personable and honest. I appreciate her approach with assisting me.”

“She is amazing. What stands out to me is the way she is really able to listen. When she speaks, I do appreciate that is very personable as well. It makes me feel even more so connected with her. I always leave the sessions in a better head space and I truly enjoy working with her.”

“Jonnet’s expertise has been a huge help for my growth. Her knowledge and experience really show through and she is able to, not only help find the root cause of obstacle's, but she gives you the tools and confidence to overcome them yourself. I really appreciate her mindset and her help in giving me a piece of myself back.”

“Working with Jonnet has been one of the most meaningful and healing experiences of my life. From the very beginning, she created a space that felt safe, respectful, and deeply supportive — something that is essential when working through my family trauma.<br /> <br /> Her ability to listen without judgment, ask thoughtful questions, and gently guide conversations has helped me understand patterns and experiences I had carried for years without fully processing. She is able to balance empathy with insight in a way that feels empowering rather than overwhelming, and I always leave sessions feeling clearer, lighter, and more grounded.<br /> <br /> What truly sets her apart is how attuned and present she is. I never feel rushed or dismissed, and it’s clear that she genuinely cares about my well-being and growth. She has helped me build healthier boundaries, develop self-compassion, and find peace in places that once felt heavy and painful.<br /> <br /> I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and professionalism, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone seeking healing, clarity, or support through family trauma or personal growth. This work has had a profound and lasting impact on my life.”

“Jonnet is a great listener and is extremely helpful.”

“Jonnet is firm, respectful, and listens intently to all sides of the story. She offers suggestions based on her training, studies, and even her own life experiences. She is blunt and kind, and she truly listens to both partners. I am very happy to have her as our therapist.”

“Jonnet, is very personable and a great listener. I feel relief at being heard, validated and get a sense of calm after each of our sessions. She feels like a friend with a professional skill set. Time spent in therapy with her has proven invaluable.”

“Attentive and great listener”

“Knowledgeable”

“Just had my first voice session. It was great, she was very welcoming and understanding. Definitely made me want to continue sessions with her and I’ve already scheduled my next. <br /> <br /> She also gave a lot of suggestions for what I can do to help and further repair my current situation despite this being our first meeting. 9/10 would recommend.”

“Jonnet is an active listener and is skillful at guiding our conversation to fit my needs and interests”

“We are perfectly matched, super grateful for her. I love that she's native to Hawaii and able to help me understand the culture and I just feel her love- in the most professional way!”

“This is the first therapist I have truly felt comfortable with. Explaining my past experiences and relationships is difficult and not having someone you trust makes it even more so, grateful that I can trust Jonnet.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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