As a neurodivergent clinical therapist with chronic illness, I can’t help but think back to my own childhood. In early childhood, it can be very common for us to imagine and role-play being a mom, parent, or part of a family. I remember often playing with baby dolls as a child and without any question or hesitation, assuming that I would become a mom one day. As children, with or without chronic illness, we usually don’t yet understand all of the uncertainty that can surround becoming a parent. The if, when, and hows of building a family, we simply just…
Author: Hannah Spivak
Hannah Spivak
Hannah Spivak is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Denver, Colorado. Hannah is neurodivergent and was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 13. As a previous school social worker for almost a decade, Hannah noticed a significant gap in mental health services, specifically for neurodivergent students. In 2023, she transitioned from schools to private practice and founded Hannah Rose Therapy LLC, specializing in psychotherapy for neurodivergent adolescents and adults, clinical supervision, and professional development opportunities. In 2026, Hannah created Advocato Solutions, a parent advocacy platform for caregivers and advocates navigating the special education process successfully within the public school system.