Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers

Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or angry find clearer ways forward. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Her approach centers on building trust so people can speak honestly and make changes that matter to them.

She emphasizes working at each person's pace and starting from their strengths. In sessions she listens for goals and then uses conversational techniques to help people build insight and take small, doable steps. That might mean looking at how thoughts affect feelings, telling the story of a difficult experience in a new way, or focusing on specific solutions that fit daily life.

Rodgers has nearly two decades of experience in child welfare, including foster and adoptive care, and has worked in private practice addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, and workplace stress. Her background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Organizational Psychology, which inform both clinical work and practical problem solving.

She uses a mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Trauma-Focused work depending on what each person needs. She also has experience with issues like grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and end-of-life and hospice-related counseling.

Clients can expect a collaborative relationship focused on realistic steps and steady progress. Rodgers aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can be candid and work toward clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and better coping.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Online work often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused practices to address patterns that keep people stuck. CBT focuses on linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing reactions and coping with anger, anxiety, or depression. Trauma-Focused work helps people process upsetting experiences in a paced way so they can reduce the hold painful memories have on daily life.

Motivational Interviewing is another approach used to support change by highlighting personal values and goals. It is conversational and helps people find their own reasons to try new behaviors rather than imposing steps. Together, these approaches allow focus on skills, story work, and motivation based on what the person wants to achieve.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as needs change. That partnership helps make therapy practical and relevant.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.