- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
About Shano
Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers is a California LMFT with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with anger, trauma, grief, stress, and parenting challenges. She works with adults who want practical ways to manage strong feelings and improve their relationships.
Her approach centers on building a working relationship and identifying each person's strengths and goals. She uses straightforward talk, goal-driven tools, and motivational methods to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on small, manageable steps toward that change.
Rodgers draws on treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. She also brings long experience from child welfare, adoption and foster care, and workplace settings. That background informs how she discusses family dynamics, parenting stresses, and first responder issues.
Sessions often include practical skills - like recognizing triggers, changing thought patterns, and planning calmer responses. She talks through how past experiences shape current reactions and helps people find clearer ways to express needs. The work is conversational and action-oriented, with regular check-ins on what is and isn't helping.
People looking to address anger, coping with life changes, or career and workplace strain will find a clinician who emphasizes collaboration. Rodgers asks about goals at the start and adjusts approaches as needed. To begin, she guides people through a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
How her approaches work in online sessions
CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations. It is practical and focused on changing patterns that contribute to anger, anxiety, and low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps someone clarify what matters and build motivation for change. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about next steps. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and helps reframe those stories to open new choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit the issues you bring. That decision is collaborative, with regular review so the plan can change if something isn’t helping.
The original biography did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy to remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused on daily life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anger, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, depression, bipolar, ADHD, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and action-focused. She uses goal-setting, practical skills, and discussion of patterns to help people make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in clinical settings including child welfare, private practice, and workplace-related counseling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.