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. I am married to the man pictured, Patrick, 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
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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.
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90 Minute Consultation
$115
Meet with counselor to discuss confidentiality, expectations, rates, and complete documentation/necessary forms
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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.
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EMDR Therapy
$150
90 minute therapy session in which the client and counselor work through EMDR counseling modality.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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No, In EMDR you are completely aware the entire time. You are awake and have the power to stop at any time.
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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.
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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.
Enduring Soul
Counseling services for those who no longer want to simply endure, but to thrive.
512-630-2022
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