Alan Cochrane , LCMHC

Alan Cochrane is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with more than 35 years of experience supporting people through life transitions, relationship challenges, addiction, mood concerns, and trauma. 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, and he is certified in Addiction Studies and Clinical Hypnotherapy. The LCMHC credential indicates training and licensure to provide clinical mental health counseling in the State of Utah.

Now based in Saint George, he draws inspiration from the quiet and expansive landscapes of the Mojave Desert and the red rock vistas of Snow Canyon and Zion National Park. He enjoys travel, hiking, and exploring nature, and these interests inform a grounded, reflective approach to therapeutic work. Alan brings a transpersonal perspective to counseling, inviting exploration of inner experience alongside practical skills for coping and change.

He describes his role as a guide who accompanies individuals on an inward journey toward greater self-understanding and authentic living. That work asks for courage, strength, and self-compassion, and he emphasizes both the strengths a person brings and the patterns that may need revision. His style is warm and direct, nonjudgmental, and often infused with humor to ease difficult moments. Alan integrates approaches that help clients uncover deeper meaning, attend to patterns such as attachment and codependency, and develop new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Alan Cochrane integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and hypnotherapy into his practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening deeply, validating a person’s experience, and supporting self-directed growth - it is helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Clinical hypnotherapy works with focused relaxation and suggestion to access resources for addiction recovery, habit change, and coping with intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alan collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and he adapts sessions as the work evolves to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy with Alan can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to continue consistent care from home, while allowing therapists to use the same therapeutic tools and exercises that support progress in person.