Shelly "Sheldon" Lewin, LICSW, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 30 years in practice
Shelly "Sheldon" Lewin helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, career stress, depression, addiction, grief, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149007897 · expires November 2027
- LCSW, Kentucky
- 259306 · expires June 2027
- LCSW, Florida
- SW23279 · expires March 2027
- LCSW, New Mexico
- SWB-2024-1008 · expires July 2028
- LICSW, West Virginia
- DP00946931 · expires August 2028
- LCSW, Arizona
- LCSW-23280 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1093551988 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Shelly
Shelly "Sheldon" Lewin helps people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, career stress, depression, addiction, grief, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue. He brings three decades of experience in health care leadership to his therapy practice in New Mexico.
Shelly’s manner is direct and warm, and he aims to help people feel more steady and confident in everyday life. He spent many years in executive roles at major hospitals and health systems.
Background and approach
That background shaped his practical approach to problem solving and his focus on clear goals. He earned a Master of Social Work from Loyola University and holds both a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential in West Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential in New Mexico. These credentials mark his professional practice and years of experience.
Shelly uses straightforward conversations to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions typically begin with identifying concrete goals like reducing anxiety, improving communication, or managing cravings. He combines short-term tools with attention to longer patterns that affect mood and behavior.
His methods draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, solution-focused techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. That mix lets him match strategies to a person’s needs and circumstances. He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps people can use between sessions.
Outside of practice he enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and art. He lives in New Mexico with his wife and their small dog. His professional aim is to help people build confidence, clarity, and persistence as they face life’s changes.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Shelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Shelly names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapy methods translate to online care
Shelly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions, improving how they connect and communicate about tough feelings.He also uses Motivational Interviewing when change feels difficult. That method is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change and build small steps toward goals. Together, these approaches help address issues such as addiction recovery, relationship strain, and coping with life changes in a focused way.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will discuss options and work together with each person to decide what fits their needs and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to try strategies and adjust them over time based on what feels most helpful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who want brief, flexible exchanges or ongoing written support between sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule appointments, keep momentum, and fit therapy into a busy life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Shelly works with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, career stress, depression, addictions, grief, eating issues, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue, plus related areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and understanding patterns that contribute to current problems.
What is the clinician's background?
He has 30 years of experience, including executive roles in major health systems, and a Master of Social Work from Loyola University.
Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?
He holds a WV Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential and a New Mexico Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, and practices from New Mexico.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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