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Frank Aldridge

Compassionate clinician blending evidence-based tools

LMHC Washington

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Frank

Frank Aldridge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. He trained in counseling psychology at the graduate level and began his practice in Texas before relocating to Washington.

Background and approach

Over his career he has worked in outpatient and treatment settings as a therapist and family counselor, and later established a independent practice. His background includes work with anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and feelings of emptiness.

Frank draws from an integrative, person-centered stance that values emotional experience as a source of information. He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness-based methods and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients increase awareness, develop coping skills, and make values-aligned changes.

He also incorporates family systems perspectives when relational patterns are central to the presenting concerns. In sessions he emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and pragmatic strategies aimed at greater clarity and self-direction.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Work

Frank often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-based action, helping people notice difficult personal experiences while committing to meaningful steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses so the plan reflects what is most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions make it possible to engage in these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can help people maintain continuity of care around work, family, and geographic constraints while accessing structured therapy tools and reflective practices from home or another convenient location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
His practice includes work on addictions, family and relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, stress, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues like codependency and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He adopts a person-centered, collaborative approach that blends practical techniques with mindfulness and values exploration to help clients build awareness and coping skills.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience working in outpatient and treatment facility settings and in independent practice, with roles that included therapist and family counselor.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington; his license is listed as WA LMHC LH 60182355.
Does he provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can work with him via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English