Donna Barnes
Dating, relationship and breakup coach in New York
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | LGBTQ+, Men and Women |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | New York University Certified Life & Love Coach |
| Practice | The Love Coach |
Donna Barnes is The Love Coach. She coaches people on dating, relationships and breakups. She has worked with hundreds of clients since 2007 and holds a New York University life and love coach certification. Before coaching, she co-hosted 205 episodes of a talk show about sex and relationships and wrote a magazine column. She also wrote the book Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships and hosts the Broken to Brave video podcast. Clients can reach her by phone or video, including nights and weekends.
What Donna helps with
Donna works on love life problems, breakups and unhealthy relationship patterns. She also helps clients build a better relationship with themselves.
- Letting go of the past and moving forward after a breakup
- Improving your relationship with yourself
- Breaking a pattern of choosing the wrong people
- Setting healthy boundaries and communicating well
- Calming fears and stopping self-sabotage
- Deciding whether a relationship is right for you
Who Donna works with
Donna coaches people of all ages, backgrounds and orientations. That includes LGBTQ+, straight, male, female and non-binary clients. She works with people anywhere in the world who feel stuck in dating, relationships or after a breakup.
Background and qualifications
Donna Barnes has coached clients on relationships since 2007. She is a New York University Certified Life & Love Coach. Earlier in her life she worked with a modeling agency in New York City and studied acting and human behavior. She later moved to Los Angeles. She appeared in a reality show and then co-hosted 205 episodes of a talk show about sex and relationships. She wrote a magazine column and published the book Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships. She also became a relationship expert for a media outlet.
Donna Barnes pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one virtual coaching
- Breakup help
- Online courses
- Video podcast
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The CoachVouch take
Donna combines an NYU coaching certification with years of hosting a relationship talk show and her own life experience.
Best for people who feel stuck after a breakup or keep choosing the wrong partners.
Common questions
How much does Donna Barnes charge?
Coaching with Donna runs $110 to $200 an hour. Message Donna from this page for an exact quote.
What does Donna Barnes help with?
Donna Barnes helps with letting go of the past and moving forward after a breakup, improving your relationship with yourself, breaking a pattern of choosing the wrong people and setting healthy boundaries and communicating well.
Does Donna Barnes coach online?
Donna is based in New York, New York, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Donna Barnes certified?
Donna Barnes lists: New York University Certified Life & Love Coach.
Can Donna coach people outside New York?
Yes. She coaches clients anywhere in the world, and her hours are flexible, including nights and weekends.
How do I contact Donna Barnes?
Send Donna a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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