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Itsuannette Canales

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed therapist with extensive experience helping individuals and couples navigate trauma, attachment challenges, and relational dynamics. I take a practical, empathetic approach, integrating evidence-based strategies to help clients understand their patterns, improve communication, and develop healthier coping skills.

My approach to therapy

I integrate strategies from attachment theory, trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support growth, improve communication, and build healthy coping skills. My focus is on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can gain insight and make meaningful, lasting change.

What you can expect from me

In the first session, I’ll focus on getting to know you, your goals, and the challenges you’re facing. I’ll ask questions to understand your experiences and patterns, and we’ll begin identifying areas to focus on in therapy. Together, we’ll create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share openly, and we’ll start exploring practical strategies to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Bachelor of Science at Albertus Magnus College, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Southern Connecticut State University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Narrative Therapy, Experiential, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strategic Family Therapy, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    2911 Dixwell Avenue #300a
    Hamden, CT 06518