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Grief Support & Education
Grief is a deeply personal experience that can affect every aspect of life. Whether navigating the loss of a loved one, caregiving challenges, health-related changes, or major life transitions, people deserve compassionate support, understanding, and reliable guidance. I provide grief education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families facing many forms of loss and change.
Help with Navigating Grief, Loss, & Life Transitions
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Child Loss
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Infant & Pregnancy Loss
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Parent Loss
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Partner / Spouse Loss
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Sibling Loss
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Pet Loss
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Ambiguous Loss
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Health-Related Loss
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Traumatic Loss
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Community & Collective Grief
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Caregiver Stress & Anticipatory Grief
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Life Transitions & Associated Loss
Sudden, Violent, Unexpected Death
Illness, Disability, or Loss of Independence
Estrangement, Dementia, Addiction, Missing Person
Like many people who find themselves drawn to grief support work, my understanding of grief is not only professional, but personal. Experiences with loss have shaped the way I approach support, compassion, and the importance of feeling seen, understood, and supported during difficult times.
About Dana & Her Approach to Grief Support
Dana Lucas
Over the years, I have come to understand that grief is not something people simply “get over.” Grief can affect every aspect of life — emotionally, physically, relationally, and practically — and each person’s experience is unique. I believe people deserve support, understanding, reliable information, and compassionate guidance as they navigate loss, caregiving challenges, health-related difficulties, and major life transitions.
I am a Certified Grief Educator through the program of grief expert David Kessler and continue ongoing education in grief support and grief-informed care. I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from JFK University. My background includes behavioral health, social services, client advocacy, and support services, with experience in inpatient, outpatient behavioral health, and community support settings.
My experience includes behavioral health intake and support services, online and in-person group facilitation, grief education, parenting consultation, client advocacy, and helping individuals and families navigate emotionally difficult and time-sensitive situations. My approach is compassionate, practical, trauma-informed, and grounded in respect for each individual’s unique experiences and needs.
My goal is not to “fix” grief, but to provide supportive, grounded, and nonjudgmental space for individuals and families navigating difficult experiences. I understand how isolating grief and overwhelming life circumstances can feel, and I strive to help people feel less alone while accessing support, resources, education, and practical guidance.
I share aspects of my own experiences thoughtfully and only when doing so may be supportive or beneficial to those I work with. My focus is on creating a compassionate, respectful, and supportive environment centered on the needs and experiences of each individual.
Dana Lucas provides grief education, client support, advocacy, and non-clinical supportive services for individuals and families navigating difficult life and health-related challenges. Her role is to provide support, education, guidance, and advocacy — not medical or mental health treatment. She does not provide psychotherapy, medical treatment, diagnosis, or crisis intervention services.
Currently, all sessions are held remotely via Zoom.
Confidentiality & Privacy
I understand the importance of privacy and discretion when discussing grief, health-related concerns, caregiving challenges, and difficult life situations. Information shared during support sessions is treated with care and respect. Communication practices and any limitations to confidentiality are discussed during the consultation and onboarding process.