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Samantha Kehoe, LPC(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
New Jersey
Identity development- Life transitions-Self-esteem-Women's Issues-Burnout-Guilt-

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Professional statement

Therapy for women who handle everything—but feel the weight of it.

You’re the one people rely on. The one who figures things out.

But it feels like everything is your responsibility—and you don’t know how to stop without feeling like you’re failing.

Sam works with women who are used to being the one who handles everything.

They’re capable, reliable, and the person others turn to—but internally, it feels very different. Their mind doesn’t shut off, rest feels uncomfortable, and no matter how much they do, it never quite feels like enough. Many clients come in thinking they’re dealing with anxiety or stress, but quickly realize they’ve been living like everything is their responsibility—and don’t know how to stop without feeling like they’re failing.

Her work focuses on helping clients understand that pattern, not just manage it. Rather than offering surface-level coping strategies, Sam helps women see what’s been driving their overthinking, overfunctioning, and self-pressure. From there, the work becomes less about “handling things better” and more about changing how they relate to themselves, their time, and the expectations they carry.

Clients often describe therapy with Sam as a space where they feel both deeply understood and appropriately challenged. Over time, they begin to feel more grounded, trust themselves more, set boundaries without guilt, and no longer carry the same level of internal pressure. Many describe a sense of feeling like themselves again.

Sam has over a decade of clinical experience and specializes in working with high-functioning women navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and the invisible weight of being “the responsible one.” She offers virtual sessions for accessibility and consistency.


Message to clients

If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re used to being the one who holds everything together.

You figure things out. You stay on top of things. You handle what needs to be handled. And at some point, it stopped feeling like something you do—and started feeling like who you are.

But underneath that, it’s exhausting.

In our work together, you don’t have to show up with the “right” words or have everything figured out. My role isn’t just to listen—it’s to help you understand what’s actually driving the pressure you’re under, and why it feels so hard to put things down.

We’ll look at the patterns you’ve been operating in and start shifting them in a way that feels real and sustainable—not forced.

You don’t need to become a different person.

You need space to stop carrying everything on your own—and learn that you’re still allowed to be grounded, capable, and steady without holding it all together all the time.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 14 years

Sole Spark Collective, CEO & Founder, 2024 - Present
Cigna, Behavioral Clinical Account Manager, 2018 - Present
Closter Board of Education, School Counselor, 2014 - 2018
Care Plus NJ, Outpatient Counselor, 2011 - 2015

William Paterson University, Master's of Education: Professional Counseling, 2012

Licensure

New Jersey: 37PC00547700

Languages

English

Specialties

Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values; addressing issues such as, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, in the context of self experience

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Women's Issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman

Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally

Guilt - Developing an understanding of the role that guilt plays in one’s daily life and exploring its origins; learning the coping skills needed to move past this guilt and feel confident in difficult situations




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Samantha Kehoe is not in-network with any insurances.

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Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$225 (50min)

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