Sarah Brooks, LPC has over a 15 years of counseling experience providing support to those affected by cancer and other chronic and life-limiting illnesses. She has provided supportive care in a variety of settings, including a hospice and palliative care organization, grief and loss center, and a local Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. At […]

Dr. Lolak is a staff oncology psychiatrist at Life with Cancer and part of the physician team at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He has been working with medically-ill patients since 2004 and has a particular interest in helping those affected by cancer. Dr. Lolak completed his residency training in general psychiatry at the George Washington […]

Michelle Ferretti, LCSW, OSW-C began at Life with Cancer in 2015. Her current focus is on research and training, specifically regarding integrative oncology and Life with Cancer’s unique Integrative Psycho-Oncology Program (IPOP), a four-program curriculum designed to build emotional coping skills utilizing cognitive, mindfulness-based, and contemplative perspectives. Michelle has played many roles (coordinator, facilitator, facilitator […]

Darah joined Inova Peterson Life with Cancer in 2008 and has functioned in a number of roles providing therapeutic support to pediatric and adult oncology patients in various settings including medical oncology clinics, the inpatient oncology unit, and at IPLWC’s Family Center. Darah has been in a leadership role since 2019 and presently manages the […]