- Years in practice
- 18
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Shano
Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping parents manage stress, grief, trauma, and everyday parenting challenges. She speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel practical and manageable for people juggling busy lives.
Her approach centers on meeting each person where they are and using clear steps to move forward. Dr. Rodgers draws on 18 years of experience in clinical settings and child welfare.
Background and approach
That background informs her work with adoption and foster care concerns and with people affected by first responder or hospice situations. She helps clients tackle anxiety, depression, anger, and career or workplace strain in straightforward ways. In sessions she uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
That mix allows her to shift between practical skills, short-term problem solving, and deeper work on past hurts. She tailors methods to each person’s goals rather than relying on a single technique. Dr.
Rodgers practices in California and holds the LMFT credential. She works with issues that include compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Language of practice is English.
Her style is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs. Sessions aim to build clearer choices, manageable steps, and stronger coping tools. Dr.
Rodgers emphasizes a steady working relationship as the first step toward change.
What Shano works with
Everything Shano lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Shano helps people with.
- 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 Shano lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change feelings and outcomes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and parenting-related patterns where specific skills can help in day-to-day life.Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change. It uses curious, nonjudgmental conversation to boost motivation for steps like adjusting parenting routines, seeking support, or managing workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals and preferences and try methods that match the client’s needs. If one way isn’t helping, sessions can shift to other techniques that may fit better.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with tight schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels useful. Phone sessions work when bandwidth or background activity is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging make quick check-ins and brief reflections possible between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving routines, or other busy days.
Questions people ask about Shano
What issues does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include parenting stress, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and workplace strain. She also supports people facing adoption and foster care issues and first responder or hospice-related stress.
What style of therapy should I expect?
Sessions combine practical, goal-focused methods with narrative and trauma-informed work. The aim is to use clear steps and reflective conversation to address immediate problems and longer-standing concerns.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 18 years of experience working in clinical settings and child welfare, including work with foster and adoptive care and independent practice clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in California. Professional listing uses the CA LMFT designation as provided.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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