Marriage & Family Therapy – Jennifer Canu, LMFT
Ben Lomond, California is home to Jennifer Canu’s private therapy practice. Canu holds licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 48086) and brings more than 15 years of clinical experience to work with individuals, children (ages 10 and older), adolescents, and families. Presenting concerns addressed include trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges across a range of life areas.
Canu is trained in both EMDR therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. She integrates mindfulness, expressive arts, and sand tray into individualized treatment plans, drawing on each client’s interests, strengths, cultural background, and available resources when designing an approach to therapy. Services offered include individual therapy, adolescent therapy, family therapy, parenting support, EMDR, IFS, sand tray therapy, expressive arts, adoption-competent services, and trauma-informed care. The range of offerings reflects the practice’s orientation toward flexible, client-centered treatment rather than a single fixed protocol.
Both in-person and remote (virtual) therapy sessions are available. Walk-and-talk therapy is offered for established clients, with the noted caveat that confidentiality and privacy cannot be guaranteed in community settings during those outdoor sessions. Appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday, 10am to 5pm.
Crisis resources listed on the website include 911, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and the Santa Cruz County crisis line at 800-952-2335, intended for clients in the local area who need immediate support outside of scheduled session hours.
Insurance and fee information are not specified on the practice’s website. The use of sand tray therapy and expressive arts alongside EMDR and IFS reflects a creative dimension to the clinical work that extends beyond verbal processing alone, which may be relevant for younger clients or those for whom talk-based approaches feel limiting. The adoption-competent designation reflects specialized training to support adoptees, adoptive families, and those navigating the emotional terrain of adoption across life stages. Walk-and-talk therapy is available for established clients who benefit from movement or outdoor settings during sessions. Contact options include email at jennifer.canulmft@protonmail.com, phone at 831-204-0219, and Instagram at @jennifercanulmft.