Dr. Claudia Canales
As a clinical psychologist, my approach is emotion-focused, experiential, and immersive. Originally from Peru, I value diverse contexts and recognize the way culture shapes who we are. People are complex, their bodies and selves are a tapestry of encounters from the past. I believe that emotion embedded in relational dynamics is at the core of memories and gives meaning to experience. I am invested in exploring all channels of experience, including any form of art, intellectual spaces, sports, as well as the spiritual realm, which is a core aspect in peoples’ lives. Doing psychotherapy is a relational endeavor, an art, and a treatment.
Furthermore, my work is highly collaborative. Your journey is a massive source of wisdom and I am a guide to discover the inner strengths that suffering can reveal. It is an honor to walk alongside you in your joy and pain, to witness your self-discovery, your strength in your body, your inner capacity for healing, your spiritual awakenings, your strategies to overcome stress and trauma, and your ability to sit with silence and to share with others.
Conduzco terapia en español y me encantaría conectar con la población Latina que busque mi presencia.
Dr. Claudia Canales (she/ella)
Claudia is a distinguished clinical psychologist who earned her PhD from the Rosemead School of Psychology in 2016. Licensed in Kansas and West Virginia, she currently offers tele-therapy sessions, making her services accessible to a wider audience. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in experiential methods, aiming to facilitate change from the inside out.
I believe in teamwork so my work is highly collaborative. People’s journeys are massive sources of wisdom and I am a guide to discover the inner strengths that suffering helped shape.It is an honor to walk alongside people in their joys and sufferings as I guide them to discover themselves, their strength in their bodies, their inner capacity for healing, their spiritual awakenings, their strategies to overcome stress and trauma, their ability to sit with silence and to share with others.
Dr. Canales' Unique Approach to Clinical Psychology
Therapeutic Techniques
Dr. Canales incorporates body awareness and emotion deepening into her treatments. These components are essential, whether she is working with individuals, couples or groups. By focusing on these aspects, she helps her clients gain a deeper understanding of their emotions and bodily sensations, which can lead to more meaningful and lasting change.
Experience and Expertise
Dr. Canales has served as a psychotherapist and psychology faculty since her graduation in 2016. Given her work at a regional medical hospital in Kansas, she gained extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of mental health issues in a hospital setting. This role exposed her to various presentations and age groups, enhancing her ability to work collaboratively across different disciplines.
Consultation and Supervision
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Canales offers consultation and supervision services to fellow students and professionals. During her time as a training director of an APA internship site, she was able to supervise several classes of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students. Her relational and collaborative approach stems from her belief that humans, as social animals, need to connect to survive and transcend. This philosophy not only guides her therapeutic work but also her interactions with other professionals in the field.
Claudia is a clinical psychologist who earned her PhD from the Rosemead School of Psychology in 2016. Licensed in Kansas and West Virginia, she currently offers tele-therapy sessions, making her services accessible to a wide audience. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in experiential methods, aiming to facilitate change from the inside out