- Adoption and foster care
- Trauma informed care
- Practical goal setting
About Shano
Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers works with people facing adoption and foster care concerns as well as a wide range of life stresses. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California with 18 years of experience. She aims to create a space where people can speak honestly and be heard without judgment.
Her approach centers on each person’s strengths and goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She helps people manage grief, trauma and anxiety, and supports those dealing with parenting stress, career pressures, and life changes.
Dr. Rodgers draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These are used to help callers reframe unhelpful thoughts, build motivation for change, rewrite personal stories, and set small, achievable goals.
Her background includes extensive work in child welfare, including foster and adoptive care, plus experience in private practice addressing depression, secondary trauma, and workplace issues. That mix shapes a practical, experience-informed style that aims to be direct and compassionate.
People who choose Dr. Rodgers can expect a collaborative process. She asks about strengths, listens for what matters most, and helps craft clear, step-by-step plans. The pace is set by each person’s needs and comfort level.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Dr. Rodgers commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences so they have less impact on daily life. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to build motivation and commitment to change, often used for shifts in behavior or navigating big life decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. They then try methods that match those needs and adjust the plan over time in collaboration with the client.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and let people check in from quieter surroundings or a break at work. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt exercises, goal-setting, and trauma work to an online setting while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Rodgers help with?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, ADHD, relationship and workplace issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on strengths and achievable steps. Sessions balance emotional understanding with concrete strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in mental health and related fields, including child welfare and private practice.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.