
About Me
🌿 About Janell Santana-Sims, MSW
Janell Santana-Sims, MSW, is a social worker, certified life coach, and advocate dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by trauma, substance use, and abuse. She creates a compassionate, judgment-free space where people can heal, rebuild, and grow.
Grounded in self-care, harm reduction, and trauma-informed practice, Janell helps clients restore relationships, regain confidence, and reconnect with their purpose. Her work blends clinical expertise with lived experience to support meaningful and lasting recovery.
Credentials
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Narcan Trainer & Harm Reduction Specialist
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Trauma-Informed Care Practitioner
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Training in Emotional First Aid & Motivational Interviewing
Areas of Focus
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Trauma, domestic violence, and abuse
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Substance use disorders.
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Family recovery and healing
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Breaking cycles of harm and addiction
Message from Janell
Healing starts with compassion.
My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, your family, and your purpose.
Experienced Coaching Professional
JS Self-Care LLC
Through JS Self-Care LLC, I offer:
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Individual, group, and couples counseling
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Trauma recovery support for survivors
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Addiction recovery coaching
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Consultations for emotional well-being and relationship challenges
Our services are available virtually, in-home, or in-person for flexibility. As a public speaker, I also raise awareness on trauma and substance use, helping communities heal.
At Self-Care JS Inc. and JS Self-Care LLC, we are dedicated to resilience, transformation, and lasting change.
​Self-Care JS Inc. (501(c)(3))
Our nonprofit supports individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use, and trauma through:
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Referrals to inpatient and outpatient treatment
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Free self-care workshops at the Maybrook Senior Center (2nd Tuesday of each month)
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Wishlist assistance for those affected by mental health and addiction
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Person-centered services tailored to individual needs
"When You Know Better, You Do Better"
-Maya Angelou


My Coaching Story
Helping You Move Forward
Since 2003, I have dedicated my career to social work, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. In 2019, I expanded my expertise by becoming a Certified Life Coach, blending social work with a heart-centered coaching approach to empower personal growth and resilience. My journey into coaching began with personal struggles. After discovering transformative techniques that helped me break through, I shared them with others and saw their impact. This inspired me to pursue coaching full-time. In May 2021, I lost my father to a drug overdose—a tragedy that deepened my commitment to my work. Determined to support those affected by substance abuse, I became a Narcan Trainer, Certified Peer Advocate, and Substance Abuse Recovery Coach. In 2023, this loss became the catalyst for founding Self-Care JS Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to self-care, mental health, and recovery. Through advocacy, coaching, and therapy, I strive to help individuals heal from trauma, break cycles of addiction, and prioritize their well-being.
As a coach, therapist, and advocate, my mission is simple: You come first. I am here to push, motivate, and support you in achieving your goals, healing from the past, and creating the life you deserve.

