Frank Aldridge, LMHC

Frank Aldridge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Master of Counseling Psychology from Amberton University and a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a minor in Sociology from the University of Arizona in Tucson. As an LMHC he is a licensed mental health professional trained to provide counseling and psychotherapy, and he brings 15 years of clinical experience to his work in Washington.

He works with both individuals and families, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, feelings of emptiness, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and related challenges. His practice also includes specialized attention to issues like codependency, abandonment, family of origin matters, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and work related compassion fatigue.

Aldridge began his counseling career in Dallas, Texas, practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor and serving in outpatient and treatment facility roles before opening a private practice. In 2010 he and his wife relocated to the Pacific Northwest, and he now lives in Kirkland, Washington with his son and a pug.

His approach is person centered and eclectic, integrating methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices, and family systems ideas. He emphasizes collaboration, believing that emotions carry useful information and that exploring the full range of experience can support greater awareness, acceptance, and purposeful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Frank Aldridge draws on evidence-informed methods to support clients in addressing difficult emotions and life challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them while identifying values-guided actions that create a more meaningful life; it can be helpful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and structured work, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with stress. Internal Family Systems invites exploration of the different parts of an individual's internal world, helping to understand inner conflicts and heal from trauma or relational patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Frank collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress and circumstances change. This collaborative stance helps tailor treatment in a way that feels useful and sustainable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful change.