Enduring Soul

Endure (verb)

To remain firm under suffering or misfortune without yielding; To undergo without giving in.

Hello you beautiful, enduring soul. You have made it so far, please know that you do not have to go any further alone. Should you choose, I would be honored to be a part of your healing journey. It takes tremendous strength to survive, and sometimes even more to ask for help. You have proven what you can endure. Now let’s work together so that you may enjoy and embrace life, without having to only endure it.

Darian Aviles, LCSW

“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love, and to be greater than our suffering.”

Ben Okri

Hello Sweet Soul,

To introduce myself, my name is Darian Aviles, and I want to remind you that I am just as human as you are. I struggle with things just like every human does, but wanting to ensure that no one has to struggle alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with my Masters in Clinical Social Work. I have worked in crisis centers for survivors of trauma, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault. Assisting clients when they need it most as an advocate, an educator, and a counselor. I am trained in different therapy modalities that assist in all facets of healing. I am looking forward to connecting with you and assisting you in your healing journey and identifying which approaches work for you.

Most of the pain that we experience as human beings, is pain that we experience alone, even if we are surrounded by people or loved ones. That can be very debilitating and lonely. My drive is that no one should go through their hardest chapters of life alone. However, sometimes it can be very hard to find someone to lean on. This is why I want to offer online therapy services. To make it more accessible to find support without having to worry about any obstacles that may stand in the way, and make it more convenient for you.

Services

  • 15 Minute Consultation

    FREE

    Let’s touch base and discuss what you are hoping to get out of counseling, any questions you may have, and if Enduring Soul is a good fit for you.

  • 90 Minute Consultation

    $115

    Meet with counselor to discuss confidentiality, expectations, rates, and complete documentation/necessary forms

  • Individual Talk Therapy

    Starting at $100

    One hour - 90 minute sessions of talk therapy that uses a specific therapeutic approach that client and counselor agree upon.

  • EMDR Therapy

    $150

    90 minute therapy session in which the client and counselor work through EMDR counseling modality.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a therapy modality that uses bilateral stimulation (use of stimulus that is presented to both sides of the body) designed to alleviate distress associated with trauma, particularly with PTSD and the memories associated with it. It focuses on past disturbances or emotional experiences that effect your daily life. The goal is to work through these obstacles so that your daily life is not effected by past experiences.

  • No, In EMDR you are completely aware the entire time. You are awake and have the power to stop at any time.

  • Talk Therapy is a more traditional form of therapy that focuses on identifying any negative beliefs that you may have developed because of past experiences. You and I would be participating in one-on-one conversation where I ask questions to assist you in self reflection. The goal is to improve self awareness, assist you in making sense of any negative experiences, and how you respond or react to them. With this new insight, I then support you in identifying and implementing strategies for managing any stressors that effect your day to day life.

  • While both forms of therapy help to overcome trauma, EMDR is much more concise in its process. It can minimize the extent in which clients relive their trauma unlike talking through it in talk therapy. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help process traumatic memories on a physical and physiological level, helping process the trauma without necessarily trying to make sense of it. While talk therapy involves more communication and open dialogue, it can allow the client to explore their trauma in depth and work to make sense of it. Both are very beneficial, each client is unique and this is where we can work together to find which therapeutic approach works for you.

  • Client Testimonies

    “Darian has been amazing! She is helping me to understand feelings, emotions, and physical effects that are happening to me. She knows when to push me and explains why. I have had several therapists and by far she is the best I have ever had!”

  • Client Testimonies

    “Darian was beyond professional with her expertise and knowledge, all the while connecting on a personable level. Can not thank her enough for all of her support and so wish that I had more time with her. She is truly an asset!!!”

  • Client Testimonies

    “I am very pleased with Darian and how much she has helped me through one of the hardest times of my life.”

  • Client Testimonies

    “Darian has been a life saver in every aspect. I immediately felt her as being genuine and invested. I contribute my commitment for wellness and recovery to her always being present. She just gets it. I am forever grateful.”

  • Client Testimonies

    “Darian helped me to understand that I too became a victim and need to process and cope with my feelings. She taught me how to open the lines of communication on a very sensitive subject with my daughter. Darian was very successful in helping me work through my feelings of anger and hurt towards the perpetrator. She also helped me to realize that my pain was very real and normal. She helped me feel valued again.”

  • Client Testimonies

    “Darian is amazing. Friendly and easy to talk to. I was skeptical about going into counseling at first because of “being a guy” but she has made the process easy and every week I always look forward to my session.”

  • Client Testimonies

    “I was not sure that Darian was going to be a good fit for myself. But, after the 3rd visit in?! I was pleasantly thankful for pushing through and help me dig deep into things I hadn’t seen before.”

  • Client Testimonies

    “Darian has been so amazing. Best counselor I have ever had hands down. I feel no judgement and truly feel like it is a complete safe place for me to share my emotions. Wish I could have her as my counselor for life!”

  • Client Testimonies

    “I feel as if I’m finally understanding more about what brought me to this place in my life and Darian is helping me find the grace I need to heal. I really feel supported and strengthened by Darian. She is helping me on so many levels, and while it might be overwhelming at times, it makes me appreciate how strong I am and how far I’ve come. I know I have farther to go, but I definitely feel hopeful. I couldn’t have asked for a better counselor!”

Enduring Soul

Counseling services for those who no longer want to simply endure, but to thrive.

512-630-2022

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