When a family is moving through a high-conflict separation or a reunification process, several therapists are often involved at the same time: a reunification therapist, a co-parenting therapist, and individual therapists for each parent and child. Every one of those clinicians has an important job. Without a clear structure, though, communication between them can become disorganized, and well-intended conversations can shape opinions, introduce bias, or compromise a therapist’s objectivity. Therapeutic coordination gives the whole treatment team one neutral point of contact, and it is one of the specialized therapy services we offer families in Beverly Hills and across Los Angeles.
Dr. Shannon Daneshrad, Psy.D., serves as therapeutic coordinator for these families. She earned her Doctor of Psychology in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology, with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy, from Pepperdine University. A board-certified psychologist licensed in California (PSY 34382) and Virginia (0810008355), she has built her clinical work around high-conflict divorce, custody-related family stress, and family reunification therapy, which gives her a clear view of how each provider’s role fits into the larger plan.
I highly recommend Shannon’s practice. She creates a safe, welcoming space where clients feel truly heard and supported. Shannon combines a deep knowledge of therapeutic techniques with a warm, empathetic approach, making each session both empowering and comfortable. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or personal growth, she offers thoughtful guidance tailored to your needs. I’m especially impressed by her commitment to staying current with the latest research and methods. If you’re looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and provides effective treatment, Shannon is an excellent choice. Her practice is a place of healing, and I’m confident I’m in great hands.
What Is Therapeutic Coordination for High-Conflict Families?
A therapeutic coordinator is a licensed psychologist who acts as the central point of contact for every clinician on a family’s treatment team. Instead of therapists speaking directly with one another, each provider communicates with the coordinator, who decides what information is clinically relevant to share and when. Dr. Daneshrad fills this role for families who need a steady, neutral professional guiding the overall treatment process, often alongside reunification therapy or co-parenting support.
Common Concerns Therapeutic Coordination Addresses
Protecting Each Therapist’s Objectivity
When therapists talk freely with one another, one provider’s impressions of a parent or child can color another’s work. Routing communication through a coordinator helps each therapist form their own clinical judgment based on their own work with the client.
Protecting Each Family Member’s Privacy
Each family member deserves a safe space in their own therapy. The coordinator helps ensure that only information that is clinically justified, and permitted under signed releases, moves between providers. Everything else stays where it belongs, in the therapy room.
Keeping Treatment Organized
Multiple therapists, schedules, and goals can feel overwhelming for a family already under strain. The coordinator tracks progress across the full treatment team, identifies gaps or overlaps, and helps everyone work toward shared goals in the right sequence.
Reducing Conflict Within the Treatment Team
High-conflict cases often involve competing narratives. Having one neutral professional overseeing communication lowers the chance that therapy becomes another battleground.
What to Expect From a Therapeutic Coordinator
Once coordination begins, Dr. Daneshrad’s role typically includes:
- Serving as the single point of contact for every therapist on the case
- Gathering updates from each provider and sharing only what is clinically necessary
- Helping determine timing, such as when a child and parent may be ready to begin joint reunification sessions
- Keeping the overall treatment plan cohesive and on track
- Maintaining clear boundaries around confidentiality for every family member
- Providing attorneys, minor’s counsel, and the court with basic progress reports, so individual therapists can stay focused on treatment
A Safe, Therapeutic Process, Not Another Courtroom
Therapy should feel safe, even when a family’s circumstances are tied to a court case. As therapeutic coordinator, Dr. Daneshrad is the one point of contact for attorneys, minor’s counsel, and the court. Individual therapists aren’t pulled into the legal process, and the details family members share in their own sessions stay protected.
Updates to the legal team are limited to basic progress reports, such as attendance, participation, and general progress toward treatment goals. We do not testify or participate in court proceedings beyond these reports, so families and providers can focus on healing rather than litigation. Families who need broader support within a legal matter can also learn about our court-involved therapy services.
Is Therapeutic Coordination Right for Your Family?
Therapeutic coordination may be helpful if:
- Your family has three or more therapists involved
- You’re working toward reunification between a child and a parent
- Your family is navigating a high-conflict divorce or custody dispute
- Communication between providers has felt disorganized, inconsistent, or biased
- You want reassurance that private information shared in therapy stays protected
Therapeutic coordination is a clinical service. It does not replace legal advice, a custody evaluation, or a court’s decision. If anyone in your family is in immediate danger, call 911, and for a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
“In a high-conflict case, every therapist needs room to do honest work with the person in front of them. My job as coordinator is to protect that room, so each family member feels safe and the treatment plan keeps moving forward.” — Dr. Shannon Daneshrad
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapeutic Coordination
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A therapeutic coordinator is a licensed psychologist who serves as the central point of contact for every clinician on a family’s treatment team. Rather than therapists speaking directly with one another, each provider communicates with the coordinator, who decides what is clinically relevant to share and when.
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Dr. Shannon Daneshrad, Psy.D., a board-certified psychologist licensed in California and Virginia, serves as therapeutic coordinator for families working with our Beverly Hills practice. Her clinical work centers on high-conflict divorce, co-parenting, and family reunification.
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No. Each provider communicates with the coordinator, who shares only information that is clinically justified and permitted under signed releases. Everything else stays in the therapy room.
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Updates to the legal team are limited to basic progress reports, such as attendance, participation, and general progress toward treatment goals. We do not testify or participate in court proceedings beyond these reports.
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No. Each family member continues working with their own therapist. The coordinator does not take over anyone’s treatment, but connects the team so everyone works toward shared goals in the right order.
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It is often helpful when three or more therapists are involved, when a parent and child are working toward reunification, when communication between providers has felt disorganized or biased, or when family members want reassurance that what they share in therapy stays protected.
Why Choose Century Psychology Group for Therapeutic Coordination
Families across Beverly Hills and Los Angeles turn to Dr. Shannon Daneshrad when they need one steady, neutral professional to hold a complex treatment team together. What sets the practice apart:
- Neutral, Single Point of Contact: One board-certified psychologist manages communication across the full treatment team.
- Privacy Protected by Design: Information moves between providers only when it is clinically justified and permitted under signed releases.
- High-Conflict Family Experience: Dr. Daneshrad’s clinical focus includes high-conflict divorce, co-parenting, and family reunification.
- Bilingual Care: Services are available in English and Farsi.
- Beverly Hills Office and Teletherapy: In-person appointments in Beverly Hills, with secure teletherapy available across California and Virginia.
Schedule a Therapeutic Coordination Consultation in Beverly Hills
If several therapists are involved in your family’s care and communication has started to feel scattered, a consultation with Dr. Daneshrad can help you decide whether coordination is the right next step. We serve families in Beverly Hills, Century City, and West Los Angeles in person, with secure teletherapy available across California and Virginia. Schedule a consultation to get started.
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