I am your Relationship Counselor…
Are you struggling in your relationship or perhaps dealing with a breakup, or facing stress and anxiety related to your personal connections? I’m here to help. With a deep fascination for why people do what they do in relationships, I bring a focused, no-nonsense approach to couples and individuals dealing with relational challenges.
From a young age, I was fascinated with understanding relationships and how they function. This passion led me to a career as a therapist, where I could study people in relationships and provide the guidance they need. My relational nature makes this career a perfect fit for me, and I genuinely enjoy working with clients to help them navigate their relationship journeys.

My approach…
Think of therapy like gardening. Sometimes, we need to trim leaves and prune bushes to encourage growth. By diagnosing the roots and creating the right soil, I help you get to the root of your issues and guide you toward the tools needed for success. I take a direct, no-nonsense approach and balance that with a bit of humor 😀 to help you find patterns in your issues and bring balance to your conversations.
I focus on working with couples, individuals with relationship issues, those dealing with breakups, divorce, or separation, and anyone facing stress and anxiety related to their relationships. I also offer premarital counseling and work with LGBTQ and neurodivergent couples.
My education includes…
…a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland in College Park and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Bowie State University.
I am trained in Relational Life Therapy and am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland.
You might also want to know…
I’m a baker, a registered yoga teacher, and a mother of two.
You can contact us and schedule by emailing: hello@tenderheartscounseling.com
We respond to inquiries via email (hello@tenderheartscounseling.com) and phone ((240) 778-5060) 7 days a week.
FAQ for Couples and Trauma Counseling
Do you work with all ages?
I work with adults and teens.
What sort of challenges can you help me with?
As a dedicated Couples and Trauma Counselor, I am equipped to assist you with a wide range of challenges. My expertise is particularly focused on relationship dynamics and the complexities of individual trauma experiences.
Where are you located?
Tender Hearts Counseling is in North Bethesda, Maryland and I can support Maryland residents through remote streaming sessions for people located anywhere in Maryland!
How do I contact you?
My email is aubrey@tenderheartscounseling.com.