Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers , LMFT

Dr. Shano Palovich Rodgers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who centers the client-therapist relationship as the foundation for change. She values vulnerability as a careful, courageous choice and fosters a non-judgmental environment where clients can explore needs, strengths, and goals at a pace that feels right for them. Her work emphasizes collaboration - she partners with individuals and families to build insight, practical strategies, and motivation for meaningful change.

With 18 years of clinical experience, Dr. Rodgers has worked extensively in areas related to child welfare, including foster and adoptive care, and has supported people through depression, anxiety, childhood and secondary trauma, parenting challenges, workplace stress, and grief. Her practice also addresses issues such as compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

She integrates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each client’s situation. Dr. Rodgers is based in California and is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Rodgers commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy, and she may also use Motivational Interviewing depending on a person's goals. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impacts of traumatic or abusive experiences by creating a structured way to process memories and build coping skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that strengthens a person’s motivation to change by exploring their values and ambivalence.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; Dr. Rodgers collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts approaches over time so therapy remains focused and relevant.

Online therapy with Dr. Rodgers offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varied schedules and needs. These options make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.