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Frank Aldridge

Frank Aldridge, LMHC

Therapist in Washington

Calm guidance for real-life challenges

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15 years of experience listed

LMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Person-centered approach
  • Practical skill-building
  • Focus on self esteem

About Frank

Frank Aldridge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. He trained in counseling psychology and communication, and now practices in Washington. He focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. He speaks English and aims to meet people where they are in life.

Before relocating to the Pacific Northwest, he worked in Texas in outpatient and residential treatment settings and ran a independent practice in Dallas. That history means he has experience with both short-term and deeper work around substance use, trauma, and relationship patterns.

His style is person-centered and practical. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to form a tailored plan. Sessions tend to focus on learning skills, noticing patterns, and trying manageable changes between meetings.

Frank describes emotion as information rather than something to be dismissed. He helps people name and sit with intense feelings so they can make clearer choices. He often works on issues like codependency, communication problems, abandonment wounds, and feelings of emptiness.

People who meet with him usually collaborate on goals and next steps. He emphasizes awareness, acceptance, and gradual action. To start, the site matching process and scheduling guide the first appointment.

How ACT, CBT, and Mindfulness Come Together Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It often helps with shame, emptiness, and self-esteem struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to steady attention and reduce reactivity to strong emotions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That planning can shift over time as priorities change and progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow regular practice of mindfulness exercises between sessions and steady follow-up on skill-building tasks without rearranging your whole day.

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

Credentials

Washington

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, and parenting stress.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are person-centered and collaborative, combining practical skills work with attention to feelings and personal values.

What is his professional background?

He has 15 years of clinical experience, with roles in outpatient and residential settings and independent practice prior to moving to Washington.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Choose the continue button on this profile, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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