Shelly "Sheldon" Lewin

Shelly "Sheldon" Lewin is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience in health systems and leadership. He works with people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addiction, career challenges, and major life changes. His manner is practical, steady, and direct, with an emphasis on helping clients build confidence and stay persistent through hard times.

Lewin draws on years of clinical and executive work to shape therapy sessions that are clear and goal-oriented. He uses familiar, evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, solution-focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when appropriate. Sessions begin with a review of concerns and realistic goal-setting, and progress is made at the client’s pace.

He earned a Master of Social Work from Loyola University and holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, with licensure that includes West Virginia and New Mexico among others. His background in hospital systems informs a practical approach to real-life problems and the stresses that come with them.

In the room he listens for both words and emotion, then tailors strategies to each person’s strengths and history. Expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the focus is on building coping skills, reducing distress, and improving relationships.

Outside of practice he enjoys hiking, travel, reading, and art. He lives in New Mexico with his wife and their Yorkie and brings a life-long commitment to optimism, persistence, and steady support to his work.

How his approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on addressing the effects of traumatic experiences and reducing symptoms that interfere with daily life. It often involves pacing, grounding techniques, and helping people make sense of difficult memories while building safety and coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to ease depression, anxiety, and mood problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on emotions and how they affect relationships, supporting clearer expression and stronger connection when interpersonal issues are central.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals, history, and what feels tolerable. Sessions can mix approaches over time as needs change, and the plan is adjusted together rather than fixed at the start.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional from wherever they are living in New Mexico, while still focusing on practical coping skills, emotion work, and trauma processing in ways that suit individual needs.