I'll Help You Find & Create a Lasting Relationship

You know you're doing something wrong. I can help you figure out what you don't know, so you can take action to find & create the love life you want.

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Peter Cuoco
13 August 2025
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Donna took my call and work with me closely to help advise me on the state of my relationship and give ideas on how I could possibly fix it.
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Sharon Lundholm-Nielson
17 April 2024
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Donna is an excellent coach. She has wisdom and empathy, as well as the education and experience to back it all up. Highly recommend!
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Jordan a
5 April 2024
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I have known Donna Barnes now for 3 years as a coach and she has been such a valuable resource and listening ear in terms of developing how I approach and overcome different challenges in my life and long term relationship. She is such a compassionate person and is very attentive and supportive in helping me progress well. I value highly her wealth of advice which has enabled me to enrich and make the foundation to my long term relationship and general life goals stronger. Thank you so much Donna!
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Brian M
22 April 2023
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An Easy Testimonial To Write! Donna is a true pro. When I met Donna last year and enlisted her help in my own dating journey, I felt like I struck gold. Donna took the time to get to know me and my unique dating and relationships goals. We worked collaboratively to make a plan. I felt like I found a coach, advocate, and a friend. I would gladly recommend Donna to anyone looking for insight and guidance in any aspect of their dating life.
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Alice Moore
9 November 2021
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Donna is amazing! She’s so supportive and offers sound advice. She listens so well and doesn’t judge you at all. I highly recommend her!
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brad heidorn
25 June 2021
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I been watching Donna's videos, and also spoken with her on the phone. I felt like she gave the most honest and real answers of all the relationship coaches that I have listen to, and talk with. I would recommend to anyone going thru a breakup to listen to her. Her advise is real!! Thank you
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Kim
23 June 2021
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Donna is an excellent, insightful life and relationship coach. She guided me through personal and professional obstacles including heartbreak and a career change. I have worked with her now for many years. What makes Donna unique is that she has so many life examples from her own experiences as well as long time client experiences that she can help relate too. She is also a wealth of resources, from tools to working through anxiety to healthy processes to overcome heartache. Un-judgmental and supportive, she uses a plethora of knowledge to work with you to achieve your goals. You leave your sessions feeling like you can or have accomplished overcoming whatever issue you brought to that session. Her guidance has proven priceless over and over.
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Paul D
2 June 2021
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I reached out to Donna after a tough break up with my girlfriend last summer. I think I hit her with some heavy, dark stuff in our very first session but she didn’t even flinch! I immediately felt hopeful “here’s someone who has heard it all..! maybe she can actually help me!?” And she did! Over the ensuing months she was there for me when I needed her; offering advice or just listening to my RANTS! I was feeling hopeless (obsessing and ruminating). Donna was able to help me feel better about myself and actually gave me hope that I would recover and of course get to a place where I could meet someone else. Thank you Donna!!
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D P
2 June 2021
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Change is not the hardest part of the process when it comes to growth and bettering yourself. Realizing what you need to change and understanding how to do it is where real skill is required. Donna takes the time to get to know the real you and has a unique way of making you feel comfortable about looking at yourself through a third person omniscient lens. She helped me realize that I was attracting the wrong people and worked with me to figure out the root issue of why this was happening. Now I can confidently say that, not only my love life but, my personal life has change for the better. Thank you Donna for giving me the tools and confidence to set my ship on the right course to success!!! Dave Queens, NY
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Brian S. (Scott) Manning
19 May 2021
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I came across Donna’s YouTube videos in 2017 while going through issues concerning the breakup of a relationship. I found her videos answered most of my questions, however, I was still seeking answers. I contacted Donna for a couple of coaching sessions and I was amazed by her candor and her friendliness! It truly is like talking to a best friend! Her advice has been relevant, her stories and anecdotes insightful and her willingness to stay connected and available extremely helpful. Four years later, I still have dating questions and go to Donna for answers...and she still remembers my past issues! LOL! I truly recommend Donna for help in all relationship areas - especially where there is doubt a relationship is right for me. Sometimes the best thing to do is “hit the pause button,” remind myself of my value and the goodness of my heart - and consider a breakup!

About me

Most of my expertise comes from my own unique experiences - which includes coaching all sorts of people since 2007 - young, old, male, female, LGBTQ2+. If I didn't personally go through something, one of my clients or friends did, and I helped them through it. 

Prior to attending NYU I had lived and dated in NYC since the 80's when a modeling agency got me my first apartment. Los Angeles for acting in the 90s, when "Me Too" was accepted as the casting couch. By 2001, back in NY I had gotten so good at dating I was asked to be in a reality show called, "The Real Sex & the City". That led to co-hosting a talk show 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. I published my book and became the relationship expert for Good Morning America.

I'm such a better person because of you Donna Barnes.

Kevin

Palm Beach, Florida

Why You Need My Action Plan

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. My favorite expression is: 

NOTHING CHANGES IF NOTHING CHANGES.

 I'll guide you through my 3-Step Action Plan to help you improve your primary relationship, the one with yourself. Become your best you, then choose the right person, and make it last.

Fix Your Most Important Relationship

Your relationship with yourself is the only relationship you have complete control of. Take action to unpack your baggage, raise your self-esteem, and set SMART goals; so you can feel empowered and truly love yourself. Like attracts like, as you get healthier, you'll be attracted to a healthier person...and healthier people will be very attracted to you.

Change Your Pattern and Make Better Choices

Decide EXACTLY what you want and need in a relationship, identify your past patterns, your personal deal-breakers, and create healthy boundaries to aid you in choosing a great partner, then turning it into a loving, lasting relationship. 
Everyone has issues, it's a matter of managing your own and picking a person whose issues don't clash with yours.

Keep A Relationship Once You Find Someone

Everyone is insecure on some level and anxiety frequently gets in the way of a great initial connection. You need to stay grounded and think clearly when you're feeling rejected, confused, angry, jealous, or emotional. You need to feel lovable so you can give and receive love; and resist pushing away a good partner.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Ways I Can Help

You get a lot of dates but can't create a relationship or keep a partner longer than 6 months.
You're recently divorced or widowed and don't know how to start dating again.
You want to break your pattern of picking unavailable or toxic people - wasting time with the devil you know.
You don't feel lovable, and your insecurity keeps ruining your relationships.
You met someone great, and you don't want to mess it up.

more About me

Over the past 30+ years I’ve tried everything. I can tell you first-hand what does and doesn’t work. I've lived a very charmed and exciting life, filled with love, but have also endured more than my share of heartbreak. It hasn't always been easy.

My first real heartbreak came as a teenager when I suddenly lost my Mom. I became a model and actress and broke a lot of hearts while selfishly pursing my career, until I had my heart ripped out at age 30, before "ghosting" was even a term and there was no internet to search for answers.

Knowledge is the only thing that makes me feel better. I've studied psychology, and Neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to change and adapt due to experience. I'm NYU certified, however, I can promise you there has been no better teacher than my personal experiences over five decades.

I'm told I'm easy to talk to, and coaching with me frequently takes on a big sister or mentor type feeling. I have now coached hundreds of people since 2007, which makes me uniquely qualified to understand and support you - so you can do it better.

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Why are you still single?...

"You're very easy to talk to and enthusiastic about what you teach."

Gabby

New York, NY

"Beyond expectations"

"My appointment with you was beyond expectations. Your insight, knowledge and personal experiences combine to offer much more than anyone I've previously met with."

Tony

Lansdale, PA

"Spot on advice"

"I wish I would of come across your advice earlier. I bet half the population are making these mistakes but don't know it."

Tina

New York, NY

"Better than any other coach!"

"I really want to thank you for all your help and support, and answering my emails and meeting me at random times etc. I realize I was able to achieve more with you in only 13 hours than I was able to achieve with all the other coaches I had worked with in 40+ combined hours of coaching."

Braeden

London, England

"Best coaching program!"

"I was very confused before our conversation but now my situation is much more clear thanks to you! I can't wait to put all your advice into practice. I will reach out to you again should I need your advice in the future."

Leslie - New York, NY

"Excellent insight"

"I got engaged two weeks ago. Thanks for all your excellent insight over the years."

John - New York, NY

I'll Help You Find Your Person
 without Settling 

If you're just starting to date again after a divorce or other loss, or you've never been married and you're tired of dead-end relationships, tell me what's going on and I'll tell you how I can help. One call can be very helpful!

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Benefit 1

Like attracts like. As you become more confident and feel desirable, you'll be attracted to and attract a healthier partner.  

Benefit 2

Healthy boundaries, effective communication. and self-awareness will help your next relationship to last forever.

Benefit 3

Feeling loved by the person you love makes you feel whole and complete. A supportive partner makes you feel like you can accomplish anything.

100% Confidential

I offer an unbiased, sympathetic ear to give you insight into what you may be doing wrong and help you process what you’re feeling. I'll give you tools to help you grow.

Speaking with me even once can help you!

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