Anne Carlson Schirmer joined Life with Cancer’s Child and Adolescent Program at the start of 2022 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost two decades of experience in pediatric oncology working both in the inpatient and outpatient settings in the Washington, DC area. She offers evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for children, adolescents, and […]

Jemma joined the team at Life with Cancer in May 2021. As a pediatric oncology therapist, Jemma strives to provide evidence-based and trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and families impacted by cancer. Jemma received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from James Madison University. She continued on to receive her Master of Social Work degree […]

Jessica joined Life with Cancer in January 2021 as an Oncology Nurse Navigator. Jessica earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at York College of Pennsylvania in 2006 and subsequently worked her entire career with the pediatric oncology population as a certified pediatric oncology nurse. She started at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and then worked in […]

Dr. Shari Langer joined Life with Cancer’s Child and Adolescent Program in 2020 as a pediatric psychologist following eight years of clinical experience at children’s hospitals in California and the DC metro area. She offers evidence-based assessment and treatment interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and their families primarily during hospitalization. She […]

Jane joined Life with Cancer in 2020 after working six years in both clinic and inpatient pediatric hematology/oncology/bone marrow transplant unit. She earned her Master’s in Art Therapy and Counseling at The George Washington University. As an oncology clinical therapist and art therapist, Jane provides individual outpatient therapy that promotes both verbal and non-verbal expression […]

For almost two decades, Dr. Thompson has dedicated her career as a pediatric psychologist to caring for and improving the lives of children, adolescents, and families impacted by cancer; supporting bereaved families; developing world-class psychosocial programs; and training the next generation of pediatric psychologists in the evidence-based care of children with life-limiting illnesses. She received […]

Cathy joined the Life with Cancer staff as a pediatric oncology social worker in 2016 after working for 8 years as a Clinical Manager/Mental Health Therapist at the Inova Juniper Program. In her current position, Cathy provides support and education to children with cancer and their families during and after treatment for childhood cancer. In […]