Alan Cochrane , LCMHC

Alan Cochrane often echoes Carl Jung's observation that becoming who one truly is can be a life changing privilege. He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah with more than 35 years of experience working with diverse populations across many care settings. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a Transpersonal Specialization from John F. Kennedy University in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also certified in Addiction Studies and Clinical Hypnotherapy, credentials that inform his work with substance-related issues and habit change.

Now based in Saint George, Utah, amid the Mojave Desert and the red rock landscapes of Snow Canyon and Zion National Park, he brings an appreciation for nature and travel into a grounded therapeutic presence. He frames his role as a guide - supporting clients to explore inner experience, strengthen self-compassion, and cultivate authentic expression. His approach blends warmth with directness and values humor as part of healing. He emphasizes listening to intuition, uncovering both strengths and unskillful patterns, and bringing shadow material into awareness so fear loses its power. Those seeking practical tools for stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship or family concerns, trauma, grief, or life transitions will find a seasoned practitioner who combines clinical training with a transpersonal perspective and a long history of practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Alan Cochrane draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace of exploration - this approach supports issues around identity, self-esteem, relationships, and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Clinical hypnotherapy offers guided imagery and focused attention to help with habit change, managing strong emotional responses, and supporting motivation for recovery from addictions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Alan works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He integrates practical skills with deeper exploration so clients can build resilience while attending to underlying patterns.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to schedule care around daily life and to maintain continuity when travel or time constraints arise. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer flexible, consistent support so therapy can fit into varied routines and circumstances.