Alexandra Ainge Cottle , LCMHC, LPC

Alexandra Ainge Cottle is a licensed mental health counselor who provides individual and family therapy from a private practice in South Jordan, Utah. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC - LCMHC meaning Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and LPC meaning Licensed Professional Counselor - and brings a calm, compassionate presence to work with adolescents, parents, couples, and adults from diverse backgrounds.

She earned a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from the University of Utah, focusing her studies on cognitive behavioral and multicultural counseling. Alexandra began her clinical work in the school system and has since continued serving youth and families in private practice. Her early work included volunteering in schools, homeless shelters, and community organizations, and she has extensive experience helping teens and families navigate conflict, loss, and life transitions.

In session she uses an integrative approach, blending cognitive behavioral techniques, rational emotive behavior therapy principles, and family systems ideas to tailor treatment to each person or family. Alexandra values a warm therapeutic relationship built on empathy, understanding, and a touch of humor, and she draws on a wide range of therapeutic tools to develop individualized treatment plans. She has also presented and trained groups on parenting, self-esteem, anger management, marriage, sex education, self-harm, and grief.

Outside of her work she places great importance on relationships with friends and family and speaks openly about her own experiences with trauma, loss, and change as part of an ongoing journey toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Alexandra

Alexandra often draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, and client-centered methods. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns, which can support work on relationship difficulties, family dynamics, and intimacy concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathic therapeutic relationship that helps clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alexandra works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so therapy resonates and feels useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, while preserving continuity of care during life transitions or travel. Working with licensed professionals through these modalities can make consistent therapeutic support more accessible and convenient.