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.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, 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, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, 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, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
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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.
Written on Jan 23, 2026 after therapy with Jonnet for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
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.
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.
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.
Written on Jan 09, 2026 after therapy with Jonnet for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jonnet is a great listener and is extremely helpful.
Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Jonnet for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coaching
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.
Written on Aug 11, 2025 after therapy with Jonnet for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Attentive and great listener
Written on Dec 14, 2024 after therapy with Jonnet for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning grief, and anger management
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.
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.
Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Jonnet for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd