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Mindset & Personal Development Coaching
Mindset Coaching
Sometimes we really don't know what
we're thinking until someone helps us uncover it.
By the time you’re out in the world on your own, your mind has been shaped by family, peers, school, media, faith communities, and life experiences. These influences play a powerful role in how you think and feel about yourself. Over time, negative thoughts can feel like facts—so familiar that they often go unquestioned. (The same can be true for positive thoughts, though they tend to be quieter.)
I help you become aware of those internalized, negative belief systems and the false narratives running in the background of your daily life. From there, we work together to shift them—replacing them with thoughts that reflect your truth and support your growth. As you practice, you’ll gain the skill and confidence to do this for yourself every day—it becomes a more natural mental state, not something you have to force. I call this Mindset Shifting—and there’s help for that here.
As your individual mindset coach, I use my training, education, and intuition to help you notice the negative things you say to yourself and interrupt those patterns. I support you as you reshape the stories you’ve been telling yourself. Simply put, I help you change the way you think about yourself
and your life, and I partner with you to map out the life you want and
start living it—fully.
“I chose to work with Dana because, after years in recovery, I was ready to move beyond being a ‘survivor’ and figure out who I really am. I had ambition but didn’t believe I could follow through, and I wanted a healthy relationship. She helped me show up authentically. No more games. It changed everything. I’m now in a solid relationship, finished my prerequisites and was accepted to veterinary school and just completed my DVM degree. I did the work,
but without her guidance,
I’d still be going in circles.”
Self Discovery & Personal Growth
Meeting your truest self provides emotional, spiritual, and mental nourishment for your personal growth.
Who we truly are often lies beneath who we think we’re supposed to be. When you find yourself struggling to choose a partner, a college major, a career, or even a sense of purpose, it’s often because your self-view has been shaped by a foggy lens—you simply can’t see yourself clearly.
And this doesn’t just happen early in life. These challenges often follow us well into adulthood, and can even re-emerge in the second half of life—sometimes more strongly than ever. As life changes, roles shift, and responsibilities evolve or fall away, you may find yourself asking, Who am I now? What do I actually want?
Maybe you haven't had the opportunity to explore who you are, or didn’t feel able to take them. Maybe you focused on fitting in with a certain group or culture, paying more attention to others’ preferences than your own. Or perhaps you’ve spent years—maybe even decades—caring for others, setting your own desires aside and stepping into roles that no longer feel like a true fit. It’s also possible that difficult or painful life experiences have clouded your sense of self, making it hard to imagine, let alone pursue, a positive and fulfilling life.
I help you clear that lens. I guide you back to yourself—so you can reconnect with who you are, what you want, and what’s truly possible for your life.
“Dana helped me realize that a big part of me feeling so sad and anxious was because something was missing from my life. I didn’t have a real sense of meaning or purpose. She asked thoughtful questions and gave me things to work on that actually fit me and my life, not some one-size-fits-all approach. She also helped me stay accountable to myself, which made a big difference. I’m really glad I chose to invest my time and money in working with Dana instead of continuing down the same path. It’s made a profound difference in my life.”
“I was a single mom of two with a good income, managing work and parenting pretty well, but I knew I wanted more for myself. At first, I thought I just needed more confidence with dating, and she did help me with that, but as I kept working with her, I realized there were other parts of my life I wanted to grow. I started making time to explore those interests, and along the way, I found a life partner who shares them.”
“I’m nearly 70 and in reasonably good health, but I realized I needed to find a source of income after retirement. Thankfully, I had the time to really think it through—and to work with Dana.
She has an incredible ability to help you zero in on what truly matters. With her guidance, I was able to reconnect with a current passion and turn it into a new career that not only supports me, but also lets me enjoy my life.”
*Dana Lucas is not a licensed Psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, or Social worker. She is not a Mental Health, Addiction, or Medical provider.
She does not diagnose or treat Mental Illness, or any other Medical/Health condition.
Parenting Consulting
You know your child best—my role is to help you feel more equipped and supported in parenting them.
I help parents/guardians and caregivers navigate the challenges of raising children by offering practical guidance, personalized strategies, and supportive problem-solving. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, I help parents/guardians understand their child’s behavior, strengthen communication, and build effective, sustainable parenting practices that work within their specific family systems and reflect their core values.
My work centers on supporting parents directly. Often, I consult with parents without meeting children at all. When children are involved, a parent or caregiver is always present—so strategies can be practiced in real time and carried into daily life at home.
Areas I frequently support parents with include:
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Behavior challenges (tantrums, defiance, emotional regulation)
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Parent–child communication and connection
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Co-parenting or blended family dynamics
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Establishing routines, boundaries, and consistency
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Navigating school, social, or developmental concerns
The goal is not to judge or “fix” families—but to equip parents with tools, insight, and confidence so they can make informed decisions that align with their values and their child’s needs.
"Dana, thank you so much! You never even met [child's name removed] but were able
to get in his head just by what I told you!
I went home and approached him and
used the exact words that you suggested. Low and behold, he reacted calmly and then we sat down and talked for a while.
I am so relieved!!"
"...Yesterday, I really just wanted to be done with being his mom. Today, I feel more love for her than I ever have and that is
because we both laid down the fight and
he opened up more. I know her better now.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!"
"I don't know how you do it, but in just one session I had some 'tools' as you call them to deal with all this. And watching my kid respond the way he did felt like magic."
CONFIDENTIALITY:
Dana adheres to a strict confidentiality protocol. She will not reveal to anyone that you, your family, or your business/organization contacted her, or are her client; nor will she disclose any information obtained during the course of your coaching relationship without your express permission to do so--with some exceptions which Dana will discuss with you during your initial consultation. Your time and space with Dana (in-person, virtually online, phone, email, text) is considered sacred, and she has the utmost respect for your privacy.