- Depression support
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative planning
About Shelly
Shelly "Sheldon" Lewin is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience helping people facing depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and major life changes. He brings a calm, direct presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. He emphasizes building confidence and persistence so people can move forward at their own pace.
Before launching private practice, he held executive roles at major hospitals and health systems, including work at Kaiser Permanente, Mount Sinai, and Northwestern Memorial. Those roles shaped his leadership and systems perspective, which he weaves into individual therapy. He holds a Master of Social Work from Loyola University and an MBA from North Park University, and he also completed an executive management certificate from USC.
In the first session he explains how therapy works and asks about your history and goals. Sessions focus on setting realistic aims like reducing anxiety, managing stress, or improving relationships. He uses clear, evidence-informed methods and invites client input when shaping a plan.
His style is compassionate and client-centered. He listens for both words and emotion to find practical starting points. Sessions often mix direct problem-solving with space to reflect on past patterns and meaning.
He lives in New Mexico with his wife and their Yorkie. Outside work he enjoys hiking, travel, reading, and art. His approach aims to help people regain clarity, build coping skills, and keep going when things feel hard.
Before launching private practice, he held executive roles at major hospitals and health systems, including work at Kaiser Permanente, Mount Sinai, and Northwestern Memorial. Those roles shaped his leadership and systems perspective, which he weaves into individual therapy. He holds a Master of Social Work from Loyola University and an MBA from North Park University, and he also completed an executive management certificate from USC.
In the first session he explains how therapy works and asks about your history and goals. Sessions focus on setting realistic aims like reducing anxiety, managing stress, or improving relationships. He uses clear, evidence-informed methods and invites client input when shaping a plan.
His style is compassionate and client-centered. He listens for both words and emotion to find practical starting points. Sessions often mix direct problem-solving with space to reflect on past patterns and meaning.
He lives in New Mexico with his wife and their Yorkie. Outside work he enjoys hiking, travel, reading, and art. His approach aims to help people regain clarity, build coping skills, and keep going when things feel hard.
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