Dr. Carlos Canales 2700 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Dr. Carlos Canales is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, and Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner located at 2700 Westown Parkway, Suite 425, West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Canales believes in the power of therapy to enrich and enhance life experiences, helping individuals navigate through both joyful and challenging moments. He values a holistic approach, integrating mind, body, heart, and spirit in the therapeutic process.

With a diverse background in various therapeutic modalities such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dr. Canales offers a comprehensive range of services including individual, couples, and family therapy, psychological testing, and immigration reports. Fluent in Spanish and bicultural, he is attuned to the unique needs of Latino/Latina clients and issues related to immigration and acculturation.

Dr. Canales has a passion for group therapy, facilitating growth-oriented groups for adults and a reading/case consultation group for clinicians. He is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) and the Iowa Psychological Foundation (IPF). Dr. Canales is dedicated to creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients can explore their personal narratives, work through challenges, and make positive changes in their lives.