Adina Levitan is a Certified Child Life Specialist and the founder of Illuminate Child Life, a private practice dedicated to helping children and families navigate medical experiences with confidence, coping, and compassion. With a background spanning hospital-based pediatric care, home-based support, and digital education, Adina brings a holistic, family-centered approach to child and family support.
Adina’s work is deeply shaped by both her professional training and lived experience as a mother. She understands firsthand the emotional weight parents carry when their child faces medical procedures, diagnoses, or uncertainty. This perspective fuels her passion for empowering families with practical tools, developmentally appropriate preparation, and emotionally attuned support—so parents feel confident advocating for their children and children feel safe, informed, and brave.
Specialties:
- Child Life Support
- Medical Coping
- Family-Centered Care
- Child Emotional Wellbeing
- Parent Advocacy
- Medical Experience Preparation