Frank Aldridge, LMHC

Frank Aldridge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and codependency concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to feel less overwhelmed and more able to act on their values.

He trained in counseling psychology and began his clinical work in Texas before moving to Washington. Over the years he has worked in outpatient and treatment settings and in private practice. That background means he has seen a range of problems from acute crises to ongoing patterns that sap energy and joy.

Frank uses a person-centered, flexible style. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to map how thoughts and actions affect mood. He also uses Mindfulness practices and Internal Family Systems ideas to notice different parts of experience and reduce reactivity.

In a session he helps people name what matters to them, notice the thoughts and feelings that get in the way, and try small experiments to test new ways of acting. Conversations aim to be straightforward and practical rather than abstract. Clients who struggle with people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, or living around another person’s crises may find the focus useful.

Frank emphasizes learning skills that fit day-to-day life. Work often includes brief exercises to practice between sessions, simple mindfulness checks, and tools to change unhelpful thought patterns. He invites collaboration on goals and adjusts techniques to what’s actually helpful for each person.

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