Pronouns: She/her
Licensure: Therapist
Location: Rhode Island, Florida, Tennessee, and New Jersey
Languages: English
Sliding Scale: Available
Insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Harvard Pilgrim, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Optum, United, Out of Network
Accepting New Clients: Yes
Specialties:
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Anger Management
Starlett Armstrong
Therapist
ABOUT ME
Starlett is a passionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Her journey in the field of social work began when she obtained her Master's Degree in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University in 2006. Since then, she has developed a strong commitment to mental health and has focused her career on helping individuals who have experienced trauma.
In 2010, Starlett embarked on the path to becoming a trauma-informed clinician, recognizing the significant impact that traumatic experiences can have on individuals of all ages. She understands that trauma can affect children, adolescents, adults, and families in profound ways. As an advocate for these individuals, she strives to ensure they receive the necessary support to better understand, cope with, and process the emotions and memories associated with their traumatic experiences. Her ultimate goal is to empower them on their journey toward healing and recovery.
To enhance therapeutic outcomes, Starlett has sought additional training in evidence-based modalities. She has received training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These specialized approaches enable her to effectively address trauma and stress-related disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and mood disorders. By utilizing these therapeutic techniques, she can tailor her interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual or family she works with.
Why I Do This Work
“For me, this work is about honoring the resilience people carry even when life has left deep marks. Growing up in Detroit and building my path as a trauma-informed clinician, I’ve seen how trauma weaves itself through families, communities, and generations. I do this work to create a space where those stories can be spoken without fear, where people are supported in facing the weight of their past, and where recovery is not about erasing pain but reclaiming strength, dignity, and possibility.”
— Starlett Armstrong
My Approach in Practice
When we sit together, I want you to feel grounded and understood. My approach is steady and compassionate, rooted in the belief that every person carries stories, memories, and strengths that deserve to be honored. I listen closely and with care, creating space for you to bring forward whatever feels most present in the moment.
Because trauma touches each life differently, I draw on approaches like Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, and DBT in ways that respond to your needs. Some days our work may focus on easing the weight of difficult emotions. Other times, it may be about building tools that help you navigate stress, relationships, or daily challenges with more ease.
What guides me is a commitment to helping you find clarity, connection, and balance in your own life. I believe therapy is a partnership built on trust, where we move at your pace and in a direction that feels meaningful for you.
How We Can Work Together
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CBT, mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), narrative therapy approaches, talk therapy, and trauma-informed care techniques. These modalities aim to empower clients by providing tools for self-exploration, emotional healing, and personal transformation within a culturally sensitive and supportive environment.
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I support clients in developing healthier responses to stress, building skills for emotional regulation, and nurturing personal growth.
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When we meet, I want you to feel grounded enough to share at your own pace. Each session is a space where your story is honored without judgment or pressure to move faster than feels right. We might spend time naming how trauma and stress show up in your daily life, exploring the impact of past experiences, or practicing skills to help you feel more steady in the present.
I often draw from approaches like EMDR, TF-CBT, and DBT, but how we use them depends on what feels most helpful for you. Some days that may look like processing difficult memories, other days it may be building practical tools for managing emotions or stress.
My intention is to create a collaborative process where you feel supported, understood, and empowered in the choices you make for yourself.
Clients often reach out when they are:
Carrying the impact of trauma, whether from childhood experiences, sudden events, or ongoing stress, and wanting a space to process and move through the weight it leaves behind.
Living with anxiety, depression, or mood challenges, and seeking ways to feel more steady, supported, and connected in daily life.
Working through anger or emotional intensity, hoping to find healthy outlets, tools for regulation, and a deeper understanding of what those feelings are signaling.
Adjusting to life transitions, such as relationship changes, grief, or new roles, and looking for support to navigate uncertainty with more clarity and grounding.
Seeking a compassionate space where they can be met with honesty and care, while also learning evidence-based tools that fit their unique needs.
Together, we explore both the challenges and the strengths you carry, with the goal of helping you feel more grounded, resilient, and in touch with your own capacity for growth.
