Sharon J. Lawrence, LCSW-C, LCSW, ACSW, CFSW, EAS-C, CAMS-II, BC-TMH

Mrs. Sharon J. Lawrence is the Founder, Owner and Lead Therapist of Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC, a virtual specialty practice in the states of Maryland and Florida serving clients in Maryland, District of Washington, Virginia, Nevada, Florida, and California. She is also the CEO of SJL Professional Services, Inc. which focuses on corporate, professional and individualized coaching, speaking and training related to ethical competence, mental health, wellness, communication, conflict resolution, DEI and leadership/staff development.

Mrs. Lawrence is a Therapist for Therapists, Professionals and Couples. Her passion is to improve the lives of clinicians and professionals who manage the day to day responsibility of caring for others. She and her team are committed to helping couples strengthen and revive their relationships.

Mrs. Lawrence is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW), Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), Certified Anger Management Specialists-II (CAMS-II), Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator/ Trainer, Certified Master Life Coach, a Maryland and District of Columbia Board Approved Clinical Supervisor in Social Work and credentialed as an Employee Assistance Specialist-Clinician.  She holds a Certificate in Christian Ministries from the Evangel Bible College in Maryland.  She also holds a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida Muma School of Business. She has over 20 years experience working with children, adults, couples and families within the following settings: mental health, substance abuse, foster care, family court, and developmental disabilities. 

Mrs. Lawrence is a Best Selling Author, International Speaker, Presenter, and Trainer. She is affectionately known as the SelfCarePreneur, she champions mental health, self-care, and emotional well-being for business owners. Her expertise has shone brightly on platforms such as Good Morning Washington, Let’s Talk Live, BMore Lifestyle, and the Boris L. Henson Foundation Can We Talk? Mental Health Conference. Her insights have been featured in esteemed media publications and podcasts, including Medium’s Authority Magazine, Yahoo! Lifestyle, Bustle, The Root, Madamnoire, GoodTherapy, ArlNow, OldPodcast, and I Am CEO Podcast. Committed to nurturing the next generation of helping professionals, Mrs. Lawrence serves as an Adjunct Professor at Bowie State University (Department of Behavioral Sciences and Human Services) and Prince George’s Community College (Department of Human Services), shaping the leaders of tomorrow. She is also the co-host of the Therapists’ Row Podcast.