About

Alexandra Ainge Cottle is a clinical mental health counselor who maintains a private practice in South Jordan, Utah, offering individual and family therapy to people from a range of backgrounds.


She brings 12 years of professional experience and has extensive work with adolescents and families in community settings.


Alexandra earned a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Utah, where her studies emphasized cognitive behavioral approaches and multicultural counseling. She began her career as a counselor within the school system and later transitioned to private practice, developing a deep interest in supporting adolescents and their family systems.


Her community involvement includes volunteer work in schools, homeless shelters, and religious and civic organizations, and her private practice work has included hundreds of individuals, couples, and families seeking help to resolve conflict and cope with mental health challenges.


In session, Alexandra uses an integrative approach that draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy, and family systems theory to build individualized treatment plans. She prioritizes the therapeutic relationship, striving to create an atmosphere of trust, compassion, empathy, understanding, and humor.


Beyond one-on-one and family therapy, Alexandra has presented and trained groups on topics such as effective parenting, self-esteem, anger management, marriage, sex education, self-harm, and grief.


She places the highest value on her relationships with friends and family, and she has personally experienced trauma, loss, change, and disappointment while continuing to work on her own progress toward peace.


Alexandra is licensed to practice as a clinical mental health counselor in Utah and holds a licensed professional counselor credential in Oregon.

Location:
Utah, United States
Years Experience:
12
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Depression, Family, Grief, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Divorce, Eating, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Phobias, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Trichotillomania, Vaping, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: UT LCMHC 10997254-6004, OR LPC C4276
  • NPI Number: 1932507043
  • License: LCMHC (Utah) #10997254-6004 exp 2026-09-30 • LPC (Oregon) #C4276 exp 2026-09-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adapting to life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.


One major benefit is flexibility - you can meet with a therapist in the format that fits your schedule and comfort level, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or messaging within an app.


All therapists are licensed professionals, and if you decide you would prefer a different match you may switch to another therapist at any time.

How much experience does Alexandra Ainge Cottle have?

Alexandra Ainge Cottle has 12 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Alexandra Ainge Cottle a licensed therapist?

Yes, Alexandra Ainge Cottle is a licensed therapist in Utah and Oregon (UT LCMHC 10997254-6004, OR LPC C4276).

In which languages does Alexandra Ainge Cottle provide therapy?

Alexandra Ainge Cottle provides therapy in English.

Where is Alexandra Ainge Cottle located?

Alexandra Ainge Cottle is located in Utah.

How can I work with Alexandra Ainge Cottle as my therapist?

You can work with Alexandra Ainge Cottle through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Alexandra Ainge Cottle work with international clients?

Alexandra Ainge Cottle does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Alexandra Ainge Cottle cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.