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, and I believe that no one should have to struggle alone.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Connecticut and Texas. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, and I have worked in crisis centers with survivors of trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

I specialize in working with people who have been strong for too long—people who feel the weight of the world or feel like they have to put on a mask to make everyone around them comfortable.

I see you.

You have already proven how much you can endure. Therapy shouldn't just help you become better at carrying it all—it should help you create a life where you no longer have to. Let’s talk so I can help carry some of that weight, help you begin to take off that mask, and work toward a life where you can do more than simply endure. You deserve the opportunity to thrive.

You are enough without having to be everything for everyone else.

As a survivor of domestic violence and a single mother to a young son, I understand that healing is rarely simple or linear. My lived experiences have shaped not only who I am, but also the compassion, authenticity, and intention I bring into the therapy room. My personal and professional values are inextricably intertwined.

My clients describe me as a compassionate, empathetic, and understanding therapist while still being supportive and direct when needed. Clients say that I have a good balance of listening while also educating them and of providing a safe, accepting space while still encouraging growth. I try to meet my clients where they are. This is your healing, and you set the pace at which we proceed. Together, we will work to find the therapeutic approach that works best for you.

I believe that some of the hardest pain we experience as human beings is the pain we experience alone—even when we are surrounded by people we love. That can be incredibly debilitating and lonely. My drive is rooted in the belief that no one should have to go through the hardest chapters of their life alone. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find someone to lean on.

This is why I offer online therapy services: to make finding support more accessible, reduce some of the obstacles that may stand in the way, and make therapy more convenient for you.