about
Hi, I’m Sharnell
Founder of Dear Self Care, holistic guide, and gentle advocate for women learning to come home to themselves.
Dear Self Care was born out of a quiet truth: healing does not have to feel rushed, heavy, or lonely. I built this space so that women could pause, breathe, reflect, and reconnect — on their own timeline, in their own way.
My work weaves together somatic care, spiritual reflection, and everyday rhythms of self-tending. Whether through a 1:1 session, a speaking engagement, or a guided self-care calendar, my hope is the same: that you would feel seen, soft, and supported.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin. Start wherever your heart feels led.
About Dear Self Care
Dear Self Care began with a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to care for their mental health and emotional well-being without guilt.
What started as a passion for encouraging others to prioritize themselves has grown into a community centered on healing, education, and intentional living. Dear Self Care exists to create spaces where conversations about mental health feel safe, self-care is understood as a lifestyle rather than a luxury, and people are empowered to choose themselves every single day.
Founded by Sharnell James, LLMSW, Dear Self Care was born from both lived experience and professional purpose. As a school social worker, therapist, speaker, and mental health and self-care advocate, Sharnell has witnessed firsthand how often people are expected to keep going while silently carrying stress, burnout, grief, anxiety, and the weight of everyday life.
Through workshops, speaking engagements, wellness experiences, digital resources, and community conversations, Dear Self Care equips individuals and organizations with practical tools that support emotional wellness and sustainable self-care. Our work is rooted in cultural humility, authenticity, and the belief that healing happens not only through knowledge but also through connection.
At Dear Self Care, we believe self-care extends far beyond bubble baths and spa days. It looks like setting healthy boundaries, asking for help, embracing rest, honoring your emotions, celebrating your growth, and permitting yourself to become who you’re meant to be.
Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or continuing the work you’ve already started, we’re honored to walk alongside you.
Because healing isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about coming home to yourself.
Our Mission
Dear Self Care exists to empower individuals to prioritize their mental and emotional well-being through intentional self-care, culturally responsive mental health education, and healing-centered experiences.
We are committed to creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and equipped with the tools to care for themselves with compassion, confidence, and consistency.
Our Values
We envision a world where mental wellness is accessible, conversations about mental health are free from stigma, and self-care is recognized as an essential part of everyday life, not a reward earned after burnout.
Dear Self Care strives to cultivate communities where healing is embraced, authenticity is celebrated, and every person feels empowered to choose themselves.
