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