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Online therapist

Alan Cochrane

Calm, practical guidance for life and family challenges

Credentials
LCMHC
Experience
35 years
Licensed in
Utah
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Alan

Alan Cochrane is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 35 years of clinical experience. He draws on long practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and parenting concerns. He works from Utah and brings a grounded, straightforward presence to sessions.

He trained in psychology and counseling, and over decades has developed a practical, down-to-earth style. Sessions are warm and direct, with room for humor when it helps.

Background and approach

He encourages people to notice their inner experience and learn skills that reduce suffering. Cochrane views therapy as a shared journey. He aims to guide clients as they look inward, identify patterns that cause pain, and try new ways of responding.

That process often involves naming old wounds and testing healthier habits. His approach blends straightforward talking with focused techniques. He uses methods that help with thinking patterns, awareness, and habit change.

He also draws on therapeutic tools that work with deeper personal meaning when needed. People who come to him for help with addiction, parenting, relationship problems, or mood concerns will find practical steps and a steady presence. Sessions focus on what matters now and what can change in daily life.

The effort and curiosity clients bring are treated with respect and an expectation that growth is possible.

Approaches that fit everyday life and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful space where the client leads the conversation. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and supports people as they clarify their own goals and values. This approach helps with building confidence and finding direction in parenting and family matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions to find patterns that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and skill building to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful behaviors. Clients learn tools they can use between sessions to handle stress and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is something the therapist works on with each person. He will talk about goals and preferences and try methods that fit the client’s needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on skills, deeper personal meaning, or a blend of both.

Online sessions make continuing therapy possible around life’s demands. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations from home, phone sessions offer a flexible option, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins and reminders. Together these formats give practical access and convenience while preserving a steady therapeutic relationship.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, parenting, and relationship issues, plus areas like ADHD, bipolar, and trauma.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm and direct with practical guidance. He combines listening with clear suggestions and occasional use of humor.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of clinical experience working in varied settings and with diverse issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in Utah; his license is listed as UT LCMHC 116928-6004.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

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