Dr. Katherine E. James isn't just a name, it's a movement. Driven by a radiant passion for self-love, she dedicates her life to igniting this transformative spark in every soul she encounters. Her mission is clear: to inspire individuals to blossom into the highest versions of themselves, radiating love from the inside out, enriching the world around them.

Dr. Katherine E James earned a PhD in Educational Psychology from Walden University in 2010.  As a licensed professional counselor, she offers leadership to Michigan counselors as the past president of the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association.  For almost twenty years, she was privileged to teach at both Spring Arbor University and Ashland Theological Seminary in their counseling and theology departments. After 36 years of serving students at Wayne County Community College District, in 2019, she retired to pursue her current life’s purpose of helping God’s beloved to grow in their self-love, fulfilling her life’s intention for every Soul to know Love and know that they are loved.

Dr. James’ solo authored two books, Self-Love: A Gift You Give Yourself (2016) and Freedom is Our Birthright (2023).  She believes in the responsibility of each soul recognizing and leveraging their unique gifts for service.

Dr. James’ dedication to inner transformation and personal freedom is experienced through her leadership as she has served 34 years at Shiloh Deliverance Church International where she is an associate pastor guiding and inspiring the community. Now a Past President, Dr. James previously led the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association for three years and was awarded "Counselor of the Year" by the American Mental Health Counselors Association in 2022. 

Katherine E. James has been married for 40 years. From this union they were privileged to birth one son and are grateful to have a daughter by way of marriage.