Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers

LMFT

California

Practical, collaborative therapy for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials

LMFT

License

LMFT, California / 41080

NPI

1558029926

Experience

18 years

Languages

English

Location

California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation-focused care
   • Trauma-informed approach
   • Practical skill building

   About Shano

   Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by grief, stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, or past trauma. She focuses on helping individuals find steady ground and practical ways to move forward. Dr. Rodgers aims to build a trusting relationship where people can be honest and gradual change feels possible.

   She listens for each person’s strengths and goals before suggesting next steps. Sessions emphasize clear, manageable strategies and room for reflection. Motivational Interviewing is one of the approaches she uses to help people find motivation for change while respecting their pace.

   Dr. Rodgers has eighteen years of professional experience and practices in California. Her background includes long experience in child welfare, including foster and adoptive care, plus work in private practice addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting stress, and workplace pressure. She applies what she has learned from those settings to everyday problems people bring to therapy.

   Her therapy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused work to address thoughts, stories, and coping skills. The work often mixes short-term problem solving with deeper attention to painful events and relationships.

   People who choose her can expect a collaborative, respectful process that balances practical steps with support for emotional recovery. She invites each person to move at a pace that feels manageable while working toward clearer goals.

2. How this therapist uses talk therapy methods online

   Dr. Rodgers often blends Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people set goals and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing focuses on listening and drawing out a person’s own reasons for change, which can help with motivation for work, parenting, or mood management. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress.
   
   She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and difficult events. That approach can be useful for trauma, grief, and transitions because it helps separate identity from painful experiences and opens space for alternative meanings.
   
   Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Dr. Rodgers will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. The process is gradual and tailored to individual needs and preferences.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time when dealing with parenting or work demands.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCompassion fatigue

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Adoption and foster careFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   18+ years

   Listed in

   California

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

   She works with issues such as trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

   What is the general style of therapy offered?

   The approach is collaborative and practical, combining short-term problem solving with attention to underlying events. Techniques from Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are used to help clarify goals and practice new coping skills.

   How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

   Dr. Rodgers has eighteen years of experience, including substantial work in child welfare and private practice settings dealing with trauma, parenting, mood, and workplace issues.

   What credentials and region should I know about?

   She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California as a licensed marriage and family therapist.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with this therapist?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are session costs handled?

   Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

   What is the process to begin working together?

   To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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