Frank Aldridge , LMHC

Frank Aldridge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings a client-centered, integrative approach to therapy. He holds 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. Over more than a decade of clinical work, he has supported individuals and families through anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, and feelings of emptiness.

Frank began his counseling career in Dallas, where he worked as a therapist and family counselor at Solutions Outpatient Services. He then served as a primary therapist at Enterhealth in Van Alstyne before opening a private practice in Dallas. In 2010 he relocated to the Pacific Northwest and currently lives in Kirkland, Washington, with his son and a pug.

His practice is person-centered and eclectic, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Family Systems perspectives, and other techniques to tailor care to each person. He approaches emotions as meaningful information and values working with the full range of human experience. Frank emphasizes collaboration, aiming to help clients develop greater awareness, clarity, acceptance, and practical change as they pursue healing and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Frank uses several evidence-informed approaches and adapts them to each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take committed action toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for coping with grief, addiction, and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and self-compassion, supporting emotion regulation and relief from rumination and overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Frank collaborates with clients to determine what methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed to ensure treatment fits the individual.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need for travel.