ABOUT ME
"Love conquers all"
~Virgil
GREGORY CANILLAS, Ph.D.
I currently serve as President & CEO of Soul2Soul LLC, a company that provides couples and parenting retreats and coaching. I also serve an Associate Professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Los Angeles). My clinical work and research have focused on LGBTQ+ clients, couples/dating, children/adolescents, families and ethnic minority mental health.
Currently, I also serve on the American Psychological Association's Joint Task Force for Revising the Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Sexual Minority Clients. I previously served as Program Director at a mental health agency, where he oversaw the child and adult therapy programs, as well as a Clinical Psychologist with two child/family mental health programs directly operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Previously, I also served as the Co-Chair of the Commission for Youth and Families in Long Beach, California, where I was charged with developing services for children and families and advising the mayor and city council on services for these populations.
With over two decades of teaching, administrative and clinical experience, I have presented over 150 workshops nationally and on four continents. The workshops have focused on couple/relationship issues; parenting; spirituality; people of color; and LGBTQ+ clients.
Known to most folks as “Doc”, I take a “keep it real” approach to my work both with clients and in training the next generation of therapists. My easy-going attitude, coupled with a sharp insight that misses nothing, has made me popular with students and clients alike.
about the logo
The infinity symbol represents the immeasurable, the boundless, and the infinite. The closed loop has no beginning and no end. It is recognized in many cultures as a symbol of love, knowledge, happiness, prosperity, serenity and enrichment. It is associated with healing and new perspectives. It is synonymous with restoring harmony in self and in problematic relationships. It is symbolic of eternal, loving and peaceful relationships.
OUR MISSION
We help people to create better, healthier relationships through transformative couples and parenting retreats and coaching.
VISION
We envision a day when healthier outcomes for children, couples and families are the norm. We envision a day when people seek to acknowledge and break generational curses. We envision a day when people relish in having more open, honest, validating and fulfilling relationships.
My Approach
"Where there is great love, there are always miracles"
~Willa Cather
I value human connection and recognize its importance in creating happy, fulfilling relationship. I understand first hand some of the challenges and opportunities for growth that come with romantic and familial relationships. Through my work and lived experience, I have gained knowledge about myself and my relationship with others. I have a deep knowledge of people, their pain points and the factors that contribute to growth and transformation. I use my experience with individuals, couples and families to help people to co-create more satisfying relationships.
GREGORY CANILLAS, PH.D.
HAPPY CLIENTS
“Learning about Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy was a ‘next level’ experience. Wow!”
" Dr. Canillas is knowledgeable and kind. He also happens to be absolutely hilarious.”
“We really had in-depth and honest conversations…it was truly a safe space for all of us to learn, grow, challenge, and share our thoughts as well as experiences. I feel changed.”
“Dr Canillas brilliantly brings out the best in our shared knowledge and experiences. (He) validates our experiences. We left better prepared, hopeful and rejuvenated with fresh ideas.”
CONTACT US
I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.
-Roy Croft
Our Address
Opening Hours
1055 W. 7th Street, 33rd Floor Penthouse
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.330.2642
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm