Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist for clearer self esteem

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18 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Strengths-based approach
Practical coping tools
Focus on parenting

About Shano

Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers welcomes people who are looking for clearer self-esteem and steadier responses to life’s challenges. She focuses on building a trusting relationship where people can speak honestly and be heard. Her approach centers on each person’s strengths and goals, moving at a pace that feels manageable.

Dr. Rodgers uses practical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and difficult life events. She draws on methods that encourage small, achievable changes and clearer thinking about problems. Sessions include talking through current struggles, identifying patterns, and trying new ways to respond.

Her background includes long experience in child welfare, including foster and adoptive care, as well as work in independent practice. This history shaped her interest in parenting, grief, secondary trauma, and workplace issues. She brings 18 years of direct experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist.

People can expect a collaborative style that mixes structured techniques with time to reflect on personal stories. Dr. Rodgers often blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with narrative and solution-focused work to fit each person’s needs. She aims to help people find clearer direction and more confidence in day-to-day life.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in California. For those who want to begin, there is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step to get started.

Approaches that guide online work and goal-setting

Dr. Rodgers commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused approaches to help people change unhelpful thinking and reduce distressing reactions. CBT involves identifying negative thought patterns and testing new, more balanced ways of thinking; it helps with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Trauma-Focused work looks at how past hurt affects present life and uses careful methods to build safety and gradual change.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or uncertain about change. That approach helps uncover personal reasons for change and builds motivation in small steps. Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative; the therapist will work with the person to test techniques, notice what helps, and adjust the plan as goals evolve.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the original profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. A therapist can suggest practical ways to use sessions effectively so therapy fits into everyday life and supports steady progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping 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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

The practice addresses trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, stress and anxiety. It also covers relationship and family issues, anger, self esteem, career concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style used here?

The style is collaborative and strengths-focused. Sessions mix practical techniques with time to reflect on personal stories and set short-term goals.

What is this clinician's background?

The clinician has 18 years of experience including work in child welfare, foster and adoptive care, and independent practice with adults facing depression, anxiety, and trauma.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.

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 does payment and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy here?

To start, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.