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Shelly "Sheldon" Lewin, LICSW, LCSW
New Mexico
LICSW LCSW - Relationships and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-informed approach
About Shelly
Shelly "Sheldon" Lewin is a LICSW and LCSW with 30 years of experience. He practices in New Mexico and focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
He describes early career work in executive roles at large health systems and now brings that experience to private practice. Sessions begin with a review of what brought someone in and clear, realistic goals. He asks about history and strengths to build a practical plan rather than offering vague promises.
His work uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with psychodynamic and solution-focused methods. That means he pays attention to thinking patterns and habits, looks at how past events influence current feelings, and tries short-term strategies to get small changes started. He frames therapy as a partnership and invites clients to give input about what feels useful.
Shelly notes he draws on decades in health systems to organize care and set measurable goals. He aims to help people reduce anxiety, manage stress, improve relationships, and address addiction or grief through focused, actionable steps. He emphasizes persistence and building confidence over time.
Outside of practice he enjoys travel, hiking, reading, and art. He lives in New Mexico with his wife and their small dog. Prospective clients are asked to use the online matching tools to schedule an initial visit and to confirm current session options before booking.
Using structured approaches in online sessions
Shelly commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and change patterns. EFT focuses on emotions in relationships, helping people notice feelings, express needs more clearly, and shift interaction patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans based on what helps. That collaborative decision-making helps keep sessions focused and practical.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering exchanges that work around work or caregiving schedules. Licensed professionals often use these formats to allow consistent, goal-directed work while people maintain daily routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Kentucky, Florida, New Mexico, West Virginia, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, career issues, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and bipolar concerns among others.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style. Sessions look at thoughts and habits, explore past influences, and try concrete strategies to change patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of experience including executive roles at major health systems and now works in private practice in New Mexico.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is based in New Mexico.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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