Leigh Ann Caulkins, MSW, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience in medical social work. She currently serves as the Survivorship Program Coordinator for Inova Peterson Life with Cancer, where she also provides evidence-based treatment to adult patients and caregivers impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Leigh Ann has extensive experience working with post-treatment cancer survivors in the contexts of sexual health, grief and loss, and medical traumatization. Her specialist knowledge spans palliative care, chronic illness, meaning-making, mindfulness and integrative practices, and adolescent and young adult (AYA) populations.
As a member of faculty for Inova's Hematology Oncology Psychosocial Fellows Program, Leigh Ann has helped educate and train the next generation of oncologists to better respond to patient psychosocial needs and concerns. She has presented across the country for national and international organizations focused on advancing oncology research, advocacy, and patient well-being.
Addressing sexual health challenges faced by cancer survivors to promote quality of life and relationship wellness.
Specialized clinical support for patients navigating grief, loss, and psychological trauma arising from a cancer diagnosis.
Developing programs and resources that support long-term survivorship by addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
Providing psychosocial support across the illness continuum, from active treatment through palliative and end-of-life care.
Incorporating mindfulness-based and integrative approaches into oncology care to support whole-person healing.
Training the next generation of oncologists to better recognize and respond to patient psychosocial needs.
How to integrate psychosocial support, sexual health, and grief care into comprehensive cancer survivorship programs.
Practical mindfulness and integrative techniques that can be applied across oncology settings to improve patient outcomes.
Specialized approaches for supporting adolescent and young adult patients navigating unique challenges after a cancer diagnosis.
Strategies for creating safe clinical environments where patients feel empowered to discuss sexual health and medical trauma.
Three days of physician-led sessions, survivor stories and community for patients, survivors, caregivers and clinicians at the Four Seasons Las Vegas.
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