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Carlos Canales
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
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Carlos Canales

Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA

Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
VIDA PSYCHOTHERAPY, 2700 Westown Parkway, Suite 425, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Let's Connect (515) 393-2921
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I believe therapy is a way to enrich life in general, to enhance the enjoyable, and to understand and move through the painful. I think life is better in supportive company and that is why I am a therapist. I am fascinated with the multilayer complexity of life; in integrating the mind, body, heart, and spirit, as well as the richness of community, relationships, and culture. I enjoy building connections with clients and jointly exploring what brought them to therapy, how their history informs their present situation, and how needs are communicated. In essence, I’m thoughtful about how life is experienced, assimilated, digested and observed. I also value the encounter created in the present moment when two people are invested in making changes towards health.
In addition to being trained as a generalist, I have developed a few emphasis areas. For instance, I am skilled in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and difficulties that emerge from relationships. Furthermore, I am attuned to immigration and acculturation issues. I am interested in issues related to spirituality, religion and living a more integrated, fuller life.
I am fluent in Spanish and I am bicultural. I also make an effort to speak from the core, valuing authenticity and sincerity. In addition to working with individuals, I enjoy working in group therapy and also seeing families and couples.
Call or Carlos Canales now for a free 15 minute consultation - (515) 393-2921

Practice at a Glance

Carlos Canales

VIDA PSYCHOTHERAPY

2700 Westown Parkway, Suite 425

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 393-2921

Available both in-person and online
Currently practicing Telehealth exclusively.


Let's Connect (515) 393-2921

Practice at a Glance

Carlos Canales

VIDA PSYCHOTHERAPY

2700 Westown Parkway, Suite 425

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 393-2921

Available both in-person and online
Currently practicing Telehealth exclusively.


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
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA

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
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 393-2921
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 393-2921
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA

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
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 393-2921
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 393-2921
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA

Client Focus

Age

Adults 

Participants

Individuals, 
Couples, 
Group 

Communities

Lesbian Allied 

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino 

I also speak

Spanish, 
Spanish 

Religion

Christian 

Age

Adults 

Participants

Individuals, 
Couples, 
Group 

Communities

Lesbian Allied 

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino 

I also speak

Spanish, 
Spanish 

Religion

Christian 

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Interpersonal
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 393-2921
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 393-2921
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Carlos Canales

VIDA PSYCHOTHERAPY

2700 Westown Parkway, Suite 425

West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 393-2921
"
Currently practicing Telehealth exclusively.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 393-2921
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
"
Currently practicing Telehealth exclusively.
Call or me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (515) 393-2921
Carlos Canales
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP, FAGPA
Last Modified: 31 Jan 2023