Barbara De Angelis, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American relationship consultant, lecturer and author, TV personality, relationship and personal growth adviser.

De Angelis received a master’s degree in psychology from Sierra University in Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia Pacific University, a now-defunct and non-accredited university previously located in San Rafael, California.

De Angelis has written fourteen best-selling books in these fields, including the New York Times bestselling books How to Make Love All the Time, Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know, Are You The One for Me? and Real Moments. Her infomercial “Making Love Work” won an award as Best Infomercial of 1994. She was the founder and executive director of the Los Angeles Personal Growth Center for 12 years and is president of Shakti Communications, Inc.