Let's talk about what you actually want.
Relationship and intimacy coaching for people who want more closeness, more honesty and more desire in their love lives, with themselves and with each other.
Love, desire and the conversations in between.
Most of us were never taught how to talk about what we want. So we guess, we hint, we go quiet. We can do better than that, and it's learnable.
Intimacy & desire
Reconnect with what you want, feel at home in your body again, and bring warmth and spark back into your closest relationship.
Communication
Say the honest thing without starting a fight. Ask for what you need, hear what your partner needs, and find your way back after a hard moment.
Love after heartbreak
Find your footing after a breakup, understand your patterns, and date or love again from a steadier place.
This might be for you if…
- You love your partner, and the closeness between you has gone quiet.
- You know what you want in private, and you go quiet when it's time to say it out loud.
- Desire feels complicated: tangled up with stress, shame, or old stories about what you're allowed to want.
- You're single or after a breakup, and you want your next relationship to feel different.
- You're ready to be honest, with me and with yourself.
It's probably not the right fit if you're looking for therapy or crisis support, or for a quick script to change someone else.
Your desire isn't the problem. It's the doorway.
“You don't come in and order an experience from me. You come in and you get met.”
No performing. No polishing the story. Just a real conversation about your real life.
We slow down enough to notice what's true for you. We name what you actually want, not only what feels safe to admit. Then we turn it into small, doable steps you can bring home.
Real conversation, body awareness and practical tools, at your pace.
One-on-one, or together.
For individuals and couples.
I keep my private practice small on purpose, so every client gets my full attention.
- Private 1:1 or couples sessions, Austin, TX & Remote
- Tools for honest conversations about love and desire
- Support between sessions when old patterns show up
- A plan built around you. Nothing off the shelf.
From the women and men I've worked with.
“I met Danielle when browsing her store, and within minutes, I knew I wanted to work with her. … words cannot express how much of a gift Danielle has been to me. … Immediately, I was able to identify and shift habits and patterns that I struggled to break through for years. … Danielle's loving, direct, truthful and deeply empathic way of connecting was exactly what I needed…”
“Danielle is a godsend! I've been working with her for the past few months — the growth, healing and evolution I've experienced in spiritual journey is like no other. … I'm so grateful for her and am so excited to continue to work with her!”
“Danielle, thanks for holding such incredible space for me this morning. I felt so comfortable and at ease with you in session and I am thankful for our time together and the things that got brought to light.”
“Danielle's coaching brought healing to my dating journey. … Thanks to Danielle, I not only discovered a deeper connection with myself but also unexpectedly found love with my girlfriend, Hannah, with whom I've shared five months of happiness.”
“…drastically changed my perception of dating, and men, in Austin. … Danielle is an amazing host who really cares about every person there, and has so much knowledge and love to share. Highly recommend joining- you will feel welcome and safe.”
“Danielle is the consummate Hostess of what may be Austin's most authentic, vulnerable & yet empowering Singles dating events in existence. … there is not a better event- by exponential factors - than the Singles dating events Danielle curates and cultivates for Austinites!”
Three simple steps.
A 15-minute intro call
We talk about where you are and what you want. Then we see if we're a fit.
Your plan
If it feels right for both of us, I map out what we'll focus on together, built around your life and your goals.
Private coaching
We meet one-on-one, in Austin or remote, and turn honest conversations into real change at home.
Hi, I'm Danielle.
I've been coaching since 2015. For seven years I hosted dating and community events in Austin, rooms of 50 to 80 people, and I watched what happens when people stop performing and actually connect.
That's still the heart of my work. I help people get honest about what they want in love and intimacy, and then build relationships where they can have it.
Nothing you bring will shock me. You'll find me warm, direct, and on your side.
- Certified Life Coach (2015)
- Certified Relationship Coach (2021)
- Certified Leadership Coach (2025)
- Based in Austin, TX & Remote
Let's have a real conversation on your show.
I love talking about the parts of love most people only whisper about, in a way that's honest, warm and easy to listen to. Conversations I bring to the mic:
- Why desire fades, and how couples bring it back
- How to ask for what you want in love
- Intimacy after heartbreak
- What I learned hosting rooms of singles
A little honesty in your inbox.
Once a month, a short note from me on intimacy, desire and the conversations that bring people closer. Plus first word on new guides and events.
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Start where you are.
Comment a word on any of my Instagram posts at @danielleaubreysmith and I'll send you the guide.
The Shame Reset
Feel desire without shutting down.
Heartbreak Recovery Handbook
For the days after it ends, when you need your footing back.
FAQ
Is this therapy?
No. This is coaching. I'm a certified coach, not a therapist, and I don't diagnose or treat mental health conditions. If therapy is what you need, I'll tell you honestly.
Do you work with couples?
Yes. I work with individuals and with couples. Whether you come on your own or together, we'll start with what you actually want.
Is it remote?
Yes. I'm based in Austin, TX, and I work with clients remotely as well.
What happens on the intro call?
It's 15 minutes, just us. You tell me what's going on and what you want, I ask a few questions, and we figure out together whether working with me is the right next step.