Jennifer Armstrong, LLMSW

(She/Her)

Hello! I’m Jen Armstrong, a clinical social worker providing therapy to children, teens, and families. I most often work with children ages 5 - 14, but as a child life specialist, family life educator, and therapist, I have worked with children from ages birth to 18 in hospital, school, and community settings. I specialize in supporting families through grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as through medical experiences. 

I believe that every child, at every age,  is capable of healing and growth and that every family is doing something right - and it is my honor to walk alongside families as they navigate growing stronger together. My therapeutic approach prioritizes safety in relationships, understanding the ‘why’ of a child’s behavior, and helping children and caregivers develop new ways to cope and find joy together. 

In my therapy room, I’ll meet your child where they are, considering their unique personality and the needs and experiences that have shaped your family. I use interventions tailored to the child in front of me, including play therapy interventions, expressive arts, sand tray, mindfulness and body-based interventions. I am also trained in and use trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy when appropriate. My approach is trauma-specific, incorporating attachment theory and age-appropriate techniques to address the impact of trauma on your child's relationships and behaviors.

My goal is to provide a compassionate, well-rounded approach to therapy that empowers your child and supports your entire family.
Let's work together to help your child transform their trauma responses into pathways for growth, resilience, and healing!

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna

  • ASR

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Cigna

  • Priority Health

  • McClaren

  • Priority Health Medicare/Medicaid

  • Blue Cross Complete

  • Molina

  • Straight Medicaid

  • United/Optum

  • Oscar

  • Out of Network

  • Private Pay

Office Location:

Child and adolescent office - Cascade

5360 Cascade Ave SE,
Grand Rapids, MI, 49546

Ready to get started? 

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