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 […]

Leigh Ann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined the Life with Cancer team in 2020. Leigh Ann specializes in providing evidenced-based treatment to adult patients and their caregivers, as well as any adult in the community affected by a cancer diagnosis. She also provides support to parents of children diagnosed with pediatric cancers. […]

Jane is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Art Therapist who joined Life with Cancer in 2020. As a behavioral health therapist and art therapist, Jane provides culturally responsive care for children, adolescents, and adults impacted by a cancer diagnosis. As an art therapist, Jane leads groups and individual sessions that promote both verbal and […]

Jenna is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse.  Prior to joining Life with Cancer in 2020, she worked as a Clinical Therapist for seven years with the Inova Juniper Program, providing support and education to those living with HIV.  She facilitates the breast cancer and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Karen is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and has an Oncology Social Work Certification. She earned her master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2001. She has worked in the field of oncology for over 35 years. She joined Life with Cancer in 2014. Prior to coming to Life with Cancer she worked at Inova […]