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 Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Art Therapist who joined the Inova Life with Cancer team in 2023. She received her master’s degree in art therapy and counseling from The George Washington University. Alyssa has experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults within medical facilities, community centers, and the private practice setting. […]

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. […]

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 […]

Kim Lowery Walker, MBA, LCSW-C joined Life with Cancer in 2021 as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Oncology and coordinator of the Integrative Psycho-Oncology Program (IPOP), a four-program curriculum designed to build emotional coping skills and resilience from cognitive, mindfulness-based, and contemplative perspectives. She has a passion for using mind-body interventions, such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, […]

Jemma joined the team at Life with Cancer in May 2021. As a licensed clinical social worker, Jemma strives to provide evidence-based and culturally humble care to children, adolescents, and families impacted by cancer. Jemma received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from James Madison University, and her Master of Social Work degree with a […]

Erin joined Life with Cancer in 2021 and is passionate about working with individuals and families to support their mental health and wellness needs during the course of their treatment. As a licensed clinical social worker, Erin has more than a decade worth of experience providing individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and […]