Lilly Rodgers

Intersecting Identities and the True Self

Lilly believes that healing begins when we finally find a space where we can be our true selves. Life is challenging, and our view of the world is often shaped by experiences that tell us people and places aren’t always safe. Growing up BIPOC in Utah, Lilly understands the complex dance of identity and the deep search for belonging. This personal lens – navigating the intersections of identity, culture, family and geography – is the heartbeat of her work. She strives to bring that same sense of safety to her clients, helping them navigate the messiness of growth and find a sense of “home” within themselves. She recognizes that while healing from trauma is difficult, it is never impossible. By staying curious and asking the right questions, she works to understand her clients’ stories – how they got here and what experiences shaped who they’ve become – to ensure the therapy reflects who they actually are.

Change Happens in Relationship

Lilly’s passion for connection extends naturally into her work with couples. She believes that coming home to a partner who is gentle, kind, and willing to grow makes facing life’s hardships feel less overwhelming than tackling them alone. Her approach is collaborative and relational; she isn’t a “blank slate” observer, but a collaborator in the process. She knows that making changes is incredibly tough and that the path to a better life is rarely a straight line. Lilly is there to celebrate the small wins, sit with the struggle when things get heavy, and stay in the work with her clients every step of the way.

When she’s off the clock, Lilly is likely reading romance and fantasy books or heading to a concert. She believes that sometimes blasting music in the car is all you need to feel better after a hard day. She and her partner are weekly movie-goers, and Lilly will unironically defend Shrek 2 as a cinematic masterpiece with an iconic soundtrack.