Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers, LMFT
Calm, practical therapy for life changes
Details
| Name | Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 18 |
About Shano
Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers is a marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people find steadiness during hard times. She centers the relationship with each client and works at a pace that feels manageable.
She invites vulnerability while keeping the work practical and goal-oriented. Her background includes long experience in child welfare, with years helping people involved in foster and adoptive care. She has also spent time in independent practice addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, and workplace stress.
Background and approach
That history informs how she notices patterns and practical steps that can reduce overwhelm. In sessions she uses narrative ideas to help people reframe their stories and see alternative possibilities. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors in small steps.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools are part of her toolbox when clients need concrete strategies and boosts to momentum. Dr. Rodgers holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology and a MA in Clinical Psychology, and she is a California licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT.
Those experiences shape a collaborative style that blends listening with clear guidance and suggested practices clients can use between sessions. People who contact her can expect straightforward conversation about goals, concrete steps to try, and regular check-ins on progress. She has particular familiarity with adoption and foster care concerns, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life topics, and workplace challenges.
Her approach aims to make change feel doable one step at a time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues among the things Shano works with, alongside the areas below.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Shano among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Shano among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shano among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Shano among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Shano directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Shano directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Dr. Rodgers often combines Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people understand their stories and change the thoughts and actions that keep them stuck. Narrative Therapy helps people separate from limiting stories and try new meanings, which can ease grief, identity strain, and role changes. CBT offers clear techniques to notice automatic thoughts and test small behavior changes for anxiety, depression, or stress.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change when someone feels unsure. That method helps clarify values and build small, doable goals. Together these approaches let the therapist tailor sessions to each person's needs, and she works collaboratively to choose what to try first based on goals and preferences.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for an in-depth session. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief reflections, on-the-spot coaching, or keeping progress between sessions. These options aim to make regular work on goals more flexible and accessible for busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Rodgers help with?
She works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, anger, low self esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, first responder issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical. She listens for life stories and patterns, then uses narrative techniques, CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to set small, actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and child welfare, as well as time in independent practice supporting people with trauma, mood concerns, and parenting challenges.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology and a MA in Clinical Psychology, and is a California LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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