“Selah means pause and reflect. That’s the invitation—to slow down, heal, and live revived.”
— Dr. Sharon J. Lawrence

Dr. Sharon J. Lawrence is a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, consultant, and best-selling author with over 20 years of experience empowering individuals, professionals, and organizations through trauma-informed care and emotional wellness. She is the Founder and Lead Therapist at Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC and the CEO of SJL Professional Services, Inc., where she leads counseling, coaching, and corporate wellness initiatives nationwide.

Affectionately known as The Therapist for Therapists and The SelfCarePreneur, Dr. Lawrence is passionate about serving clinicians, leaders, and professionals across healthcare, law, and education. Her expertise lies in helping those who care for others reconnect to their own mental and emotional well-being.

Dr. Lawrence is credentialed as a Board-Certified Telemental Health Provider (BC-TMH), a Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW), a Clinical Supervisor, and a Certified Prepare-Enrich Trainer, among other credentials. She holds a Doctorate in Education Leadership, an MSW from SUNY Buffalo, and advanced training in DEI, Christian Ministries, and ethical competence.

Through Selah Wellness, she provides therapy to individuals and couples in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Nevada, and Florida. Through SJL Professional Services, she delivers wellness coaching, workplace trainings, DEI programming, and leadership development to organizations and professionals nationwide.

A dynamic voice in media, Dr. Lawrence has been featured on Good Morning Washington, Let’s Talk Live, BMore Lifestyle, and multiple national podcasts and articles including Bustle, Yahoo! Lifestyle, Authority Magazine, and The Root. She is the author of 7 books and journals on topics ranging from relationships and boundaries to self-care and forgiveness.

As an educator and Adjunct Professor at Bowie State University and Prince George’s Community College, Dr. Lawrence is also committed to shaping the next generation of wellness professionals. Her clinical and consulting work are rooted in the values of integrity, transformation, and emotional liberation.