About

I operate under the fundamental understanding that we are put on this earth to connect. There are many ways to do that. I’m here to explore them.

My work is grounded in political theory, particularly Arendtian thought, with a focus on desire, power, and relationality. I’ve long been interested in how we come to know ourselves through others and in the subtle dynamics that emerge within intimacy.

I am especially drawn to the question of how we co-exist: how we are shaped by one another, how relationships transform us, and how we learn to love.

Just like the human experience, my work is multifaceted, nuanced, and difficult to explain at the dinner table. I work with individuals and couples in depth-oriented sessions focused on relational patterns, desire, and self-understanding. I host salons and workshops exploring intimacy and identity in community. And I explore these questions publicly through my podcast, Hint of Trauma, and on a variety of outlets shown below.

To the curious and compassionate, welcome. You’ve found your place. I am so very grateful you are here.

With care,

Aubrey

B.A. Political Theory, Pomona College | M.A. Relational Psychology and Philosophy, NYU | Co-Active Practitioner Certified | Gottman Level II | 200 hr YTT

In the Media

What Is Desire? (Please NYC)

Masterclass, January 2026

What We Do With the Hurt: A Philosophy of Repair {The And}

Article, November 2025

Regulate to Relate: Building Embodied Safety in Love with Dr. Jessica Higgins

Podcast, October 2025

Meet Aubrey Aust, Skin Deep Connector

Feature, August 2025

Touchy Subjects Podcast: Conflict and Safety with Aubrey Aust

Podcast, October 2025

Are You Anxious, Avoidant, or Secure in Love? Dr. Diane Mueller, Libido Lounge

Podcast, 2025

Have We Lost The Plot on Human Connection? with Aubrey Aust

Podcast, October 2025

What Your Desires Say About You (According to Psychology)

Podcast, October 2025

What Allows Us to Feel Safe in Relationships? Exploring Power, Kink, and Connection

Podcast, 2025

The Ethics of Care: What Does It Mean to Be With Someone {The And}

Article, June 2025

Breaking Down Cultural Scripts: Touchy Subjects

Podcast, June 2025

Building Relational Safety: Attachment Theory in Action

Podcast, May 2025