- Warm and direct
- Practical tools
- Deep personal work
About Alan
Alan Cochrane is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah with 35 years of experience. He brings a calm, down-to-earth presence and an interest in how people find one another. He describes his role as a guide who walks alongside clients as they learn more about themselves and what matters to them.
He works in a warm, direct style that includes humor and straightforward feedback. Sessions focus on listening, helping people notice patterns, and trying new ways of responding to old problems. He emphasizes courage, self-compassion, and paying attention to inner signals like intuition.
His background blends several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness are part of his practical toolkit for coping and day-to-day change. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own goals and experience. Hypnotherapy and Jungian ideas are part of his broader repertoire for deeper exploration.
Over his career he has worked in many settings and with varied concerns. He regularly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, and challenges such as ADHD, self-esteem, and career stresses. He also helps people facing family-of-origin problems, codependency, and issues around commitment and communication.
Sessions aim to identify strengths, clarify unhelpful habits, and build practical skills. The focus is on what the client wants to change and small steps that can fit into daily life. Alan values curiosity and creativity as tools for lasting change.
He works in a warm, direct style that includes humor and straightforward feedback. Sessions focus on listening, helping people notice patterns, and trying new ways of responding to old problems. He emphasizes courage, self-compassion, and paying attention to inner signals like intuition.
His background blends several approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness are part of his practical toolkit for coping and day-to-day change. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s own goals and experience. Hypnotherapy and Jungian ideas are part of his broader repertoire for deeper exploration.
Over his career he has worked in many settings and with varied concerns. He regularly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, and challenges such as ADHD, self-esteem, and career stresses. He also helps people facing family-of-origin problems, codependency, and issues around commitment and communication.
Sessions aim to identify strengths, clarify unhelpful habits, and build practical skills. The focus is on what the client wants to change and small steps that can fit into daily life. Alan values curiosity and creativity as tools for lasting change.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.