Hi there,

My name is Dr. Samantha Smalls, and I welcome you to New Chapter Counseling Services. My goal is to support women going through various life transitions in young adulthood who feel as if they have lost their way. I’m a mom who struggled with low self-esteem, guilt, and postpartum depression and desperately tried to hold onto a loveless relationship. I have fought my way out, and I’m passionate about other women doing the same. When I think about New Chapters, I think about moving forward, not starting over. Our past is what has paved the way for our future. They are the foundation that has taught us lessons about love loss, trauma, strength, and survival. Embrace your old chapters as you continue to write your story.

I’m a mother of 2 with a 13-year gap in between. I know, crazy, right? I LOVE to dance. I mean, LOVE to dance. My favorite music is RnB, but I hate the song Return of the Mac but know all the words. My favorite foods are anything ethnic. I’m a Jesus girl and know he has me through everything in life. My favorite scripture is,” There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.” Roman 8:1

Oh, and I have a habit of saying Coolbeans!!!

Education

• Doctorate of Social Work University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Master of Social Work University of Connecticut School of Social Work

• Bachelor of Arts Psychology University of Connecticut

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CT #7787)

Specialties

• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder Training Completion Postpartum Support International

• Mom over Mood Training Completion University of Connecticut Health Center

• Advanced Clinical Practices in Holistic Treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Completion

• Pregnancy Loss for Psychotherapists: Tools, Clinical Skills and Diagnostic Controversies

• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Trained

• Brainspotting Level 1 Trained

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy