Alexandra Ainge Cottle , LCMHC, LPC

Alexandra Ainge Cottle is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who brings a compassionate, integrative approach to individual and family therapy in South Jordan, Utah. She maintains a private counseling practice and draws on a broad background working with adolescents, parents, and families in both community and clinical settings. Alexandra earned a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Utah, where her studies emphasized cognitive behavioral methods and multicultural counseling. She began her career in school-based counseling and has since expanded her work to include volunteer roles in schools, homeless shelters, and community organizations.

In private practice she has supported hundreds of individuals, couples, and families in resolving conflict and managing mental health challenges. Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques, rational emotive behavior therapy, and family systems ideas to build treatment plans tailored to each person or family. She creates a counseling environment grounded in empathy, warmth, and gentle humor, valuing the trust that grows through the therapeutic relationship. Alexandra also offers public presentations and training on parenting, self-esteem, anger management, marriage and sex education, self-harm, and grief.

Alexandra holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and continues personal growth work informed by her own experiences with loss, change, and healing. She remains committed to helping clients find practical tools, clearer communication, and renewed balance as they move toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Alexandra

Alexandra draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then identify values-driven actions that bring more meaning to daily life. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in close relationships; it can help with intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and family dynamics by strengthening emotional connection and understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and related struggles, offering practical strategies for coping and problem solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Alexandra collaborates with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access licensed professionals from home or while traveling. These options make scheduling easier around work, family, or school and allow consistent care even when life is busy or circumstances change.