Alex joined Inova Life with Cancer in 2023 and is currently providing inpatient care at Inova Fairfax Hospital.  Alex received her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from The George Washington University, specializing in trauma.  Alex is a board-certified art therapist, licensed professional counselor, supervisor, certified yoga teacher and adjunct professor.  Areas of expertise […]

Lindsey joined the team at Life with Cancer in August 2023. As a pediatric behavioral health therapist, oncology and licensed professional counselor supervisor, Lindsey aims to support children, adolescents, and families across the cancer trajectory through a relational and compassionate lens. Lindsey received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North […]

Alyssa is a Board-Certified Art Therapist who joined the Inova Life with Cancer team in 2023. She currently provides inpatient art therapy services for oncology patients and their loved ones at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Alyssa has experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults within medical facilities, community centers, and the private practice setting. Alyssa […]

Marie first joined the Life with Cancer team as an intern in the summer of 2022, then the Pediatric team full-time in June of 2023. She earned her Masters in Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at George Mason University and is currently a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia. […]

Lindsey is a licensed clinical social worker and behavioral health therapist, oncology at Life with Cancer’s Family Center.  She has over a decade of experience working with cancer patients and their loved ones in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient care. She has always had a passion to support people and their loved […]

Molly is a Behavioral Health Therapist, Oncology for Life with Cancer at Inova Alexandria Hospital, providing counseling, psychoeducation, and resources to meet the unique needs of the individuals with whom she works. She received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Molly’s previous clinical experience includes working across Inova’s Inpatient Behavioral […]

Barbara joined Inova Loudoun Hospital in 2015 in Case Management, and later transitioned to the Inova Schar Cancer – Life with Cancer Team as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Oncology in spring 2022. She offers a wealth of knowledge from over 32 years of experience in healthcare, education, supportive treatment and community building in Loudoun and […]

Rebecca joined Inova Peterson Life with Cancer in 2021 as a Manager of Oncology Navigation and Counseling at Inova Schar Cancer. She brings 25+ years of experience as a social worker serving in clinical, administrative, program development, and leadership roles in community behavioral health.  She is passionate about supporting the development of behavioral health professionals, […]

Tosha is a Behavioral Health Therapist, Oncology at the Inova Alexandria Hospital Radiation Clinic and Alexandria Infusion Clinic (Mark Center). Tosha attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington for undergraduate studies and earned her Master’s in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, Texas. Prior to joining Life with Cancer, she […]

Carmen is a bilingual English and Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined the Life with Cancer team in July 2021 as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Oncology. She earned her Master’s degree in social work from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City, where she specialized in Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice […]