Jenna Duerig, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Program Development & Administration
I believe that every person is doing their best. Some days, our best looks different than others, but every day we as individuals give as much as we are able. I aim to take a holistic approach to therapy; we are more than just what brings us through the door, and all these parts of us impact the way we present ourselves to the world. My hope is that we can build a relationship where you feel comfortable to be your whole self and explore what comes next while honoring where you have been.
A cancer diagnosis rocks your world; grief, fear, anger, sadness are just a few of the emotions you might be experiencing. I want to meet you where you are and help you find your footing again with a strategy that works for you.
In addition to working with adults impacted by cancer, I have both professional and personal experience working with young people during their most difficult days – whether it’s their own illness or that of someone they love. Therapy can feel intimidating, so I strive to make the uncomfortable as tolerable as we can, together. Let’s do this.
Jenna Duerig has been a member of the Center’s staff since 2026. She received her master’s in social work from Loyola University.

Specialty Areas:
- Adjustment to a new diagnosis
- Anxiety
- Caregiving
- Depression
- Survivorship
- Transitions in post treatment
Client Focus:
- Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)
- Adults
Types of Therapy:
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
- Feminist
- Narrative
- Strength-Based
Programs:
- Significant Other Support Group
- Brain Tumor Peer Connection Group
- Pancreatic Cancer Peer Connection Group
