Victoria joined the team at Life with Cancer in October 2023 as a pediatric behavioral health therapist, oncology and licensed clinical social worker.  She is based in the Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) Clinic at Inova Schar Cancer. She received her Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in Clinical Practice from George Mason […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]