
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA

English
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Midlands Choice
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Iowa / PSY072183
- In Practice for 24 Years
- Certificate from Somatic Experiencing Institute Somatic Exp Practitioner, SEP™ / 2018
- Certificate from American Group Psychotherapy Association Certified Group Therapist, CGP / 2011
- Attended Rosemead School of Psychology, Graduated 2007
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
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Types of Therapy
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Interpersonal
Groups
Tuesday Group - Mixed Adults Process

This group is intended for adults interested in building a community of support, acceptance, and collaboration. Members will increase their self-understanding and wellbeing. It is also meant to decrease isolation and loneliness and to help you develop trust, support, and overall life satisfaction.
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Location
Vida Psychotherapy
2700 Westown Parkway
Suite 425
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Wednesday - Adult Mixed Process

This group is an invitation to explore your life in a supportive and nurturing environment. Members are encouraged to feel, connect, and take ownership of their present dynamics while attending to their relationships towards one another. It also seeks healing from previous wounds in a safe and gradual manner.
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Vida Psychotherapy
2700 Westown Parkway
Suite 425
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Thursday - Mixed Adult Process

This is an opportunity to know yourself better in relationship with others. You will have a chance to learn how to articulate your internal experience to others and grow in your understanding of your interpersonal life. It also provides an opportunity for healing relational wounds in a safe and supportive environment.
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Vida Psychotherapy
2700 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Carlos Canales
VIDA PSYCHOTHERAPY
2700 Westown Parkway, Suite 425
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 393-2921Nearby Areas
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