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WHO I AM

Hi, I'm Donna Barnes. I have a lot of compassion for people. I've actually walked in many of your shoes. I fully understand feeling broken, and my intention is to help people feel whole.

The desire to be loved is universal, but the knowledge to create a lasting partnership isn't clear-cut. Relationships frequently fail. I myself have struggled with abandonment issues and have endured more than my share of loss and heartbreak, even abuse. But I've also lived a very charmed and exciting life, filled with love. I am a New York University Certified Life & Love Coach, however, I can promise you there has been no better teacher than my personal experiences.

You see, I suddenly lost my Mom as a teenager, when we'd had a difficult, complicated relationship. So I escaped to New York City with a modeling agency, in the 80s, when Manhattan was a pretty wild place. I studied acting, and human behavior, then moved to Los Angeles in the 90s, when "Me Too" was accepted as the casting couch. I had a lot of fun and selfishly broke a lot of hearts, until I had my heart ripped out by a man I thought I was in love with, at age 30, before "ghosting" was even a term and there was no internet to search for answers.

In 2001, I went to a party, and it changed my life. I was asked to be in a reality show called, "The Real Sex & the City". That led to co-hosting 205 episodes of a talk show called Naked New York, about sex & relationships, and by the end of that decade I was writing my first magazine column, had been through NYU and was now coaching others how to have better relationships. I published my book, Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships, and became the relationship expert for Good Morning America.

I'm not a therapist, but I did have a great one, and I have studied psychology. Therapy focuses on 'why'. Coaching is about 'how'. I fixed my broken feeling by learning to truly love myself. I'd love to share all my secrets of wisdom with you!

My clients tell me I give them a unique perspective — a combination of practical hindsight, intelligence, and academic knowledge. It’s incredibly validating when they call to simply say, “You were right!” I can’t help but think, “It’s about time I got it right.” Five decades later, I feel I have earned the title The Love Coach. My favorite part is helping people make better choices than I did.

HOW I CAN HELP YOU

DATING | RELATIONSHIPS | BREAKUPS

I always want my clients to feel heard, and cared about. So coaching with me is all about you — figuring out what is going on with you, what would be best for you, and how you can achieve it. I'm very flexible with my hours.

I'm told I'm easy to talk to, and coaching with me frequently takes on a big sister or mentor type feeling. I’ll even share my personal experiences with you when I think it will give you more clarity, or help you feel validated, or normal. I've been through a lot these past 50+ years — good, bad, and ugly; you might as well benefit from my mistakes, successes, and tragedies, (in addition to my education).

My coaching is 100% confidential, unbiased, and nonjudgmental.

Whether you’re LGBTQ+, straight, male, female, non-binary, young, or old, anywhere in the world — if you're stuck and not sure what to do, I’ll help you make good choices to move forward and be happier. I may be available right now, even at night and on weekends.

Simply sign up to MY EMAIL list to be directed to my special video and downloadable PDF with my top 13 life lessons.

Online empowerment masterclasses

Step-By-Step Guided Actions

My most complete coaching programs, both Action Plans guide you through my simple steps to feel empowered, and become the best version of yourself. Including...

Just broke up, just can't let go, or stuck in limbo — from Broken to Brave

Everyone wants to know "How do I get my ex back", because denial and bargaining are the first grief stages. But no gimmick or false guarantee will bring your ex back, because people have free will. And if you continue to obsessively talk about your breakup and try to control what your ex does, you will continue to feel hopeless and be in pain. Choose to take action and feel empowered.

The Painful Truth is, this breakup is the best thing to happen to you, because your pain can help you grow.  Use your broken heart as great motivation to change the one person you can change — become the best version of yourself. If you do get a second chance with your ex things need to change, so you can make it last this time. This 5-Step Action Plan will help you recognize if your ex is even right for you, and if not, how you can find someone better. Step 1: No Contact, Step 2: Help to Feel Better, Step 3: Mindfulness, Step 4: Closure, Step 5: Dating Again.

Single, just met someone, or in a relationship

All your relationships that didn't work out have one thing in common...you. But that's great news because you are the only person you can change. Nothing changes if nothing changes, I'll guide you through my 3-Step Action Plan to improve your primary relationship, the one with yourself, and create a loving partnership. Step 1: Fixing Me, Step 2: Choosing Wisely, Step 3: Making It Last

My book that started it all — Bad relationships are pretty much the same as junk-food.

As a teenage model whose only income came from what I looked like, I was obsessed with working out and trying to eat right. It was a constant battle between enjoying what I ate or enjoying how I looked. At the same time, I had no idea what boundaries were, and looking back, I definitely had a few “What was I thinking?” relationships. If I had thought then to put a food value on men, I would have known exactly whom to indulge in and whom to avoid. That’s how the idea for Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships was born. Like attracts like; therefore, you are who you meet, just as you are what you eat. My 2012 book bottom lines how to make your relationships healthy, and more importantly how to tell when things have gone bad. 

  "A welcome addition to the self-help genre that aims to heal body and mind." — Kirkus Reviews

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REACH OUT

I'm available for TV, Radio, and Written interviews virtually or in studio in New York, Philadelphia, or the surrounding areas. I'm willing to travel to Los Angeles.

Want to collaborate with me? Have questions about my coaching? 

If you want my advice, please sign up for coaching:  COACHING CALL

FOR TV HOSTING & EXPERT ROLES

Mark Turner, Gersh Agency

On-Air, in-studio appearances in New York or Philadelphia. Virtual on-air appearances via 4K webcam with professional audio and lighting.

Virtual Coaching via Zoom or Phone, anywhere in the world.

My hours are very flexible. I'm willing to meet in the evening or on weekends.

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