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 concerns such as anxiety, depression, substance use, relationships, parenting stress, grief, and issues that stem from the family someone grew up in. He offers direct, practical support for people who notice patterns from childhood affecting their present life.

He trained with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a bachelor’s in Communication, and he began his career working in outpatient and treatment settings before moving into private practice. He has experience providing therapy in clinical and community environments and has worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

His style is person-centered and eclectic. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas and mindfulness to help with distressing emotions and to increase psychological flexibility.

He also integrates Internal Family Systems and family systems ideas to look at how early roles and expectations shape current relationships. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, learning new ways to respond, and building practical coping skills for day-to-day life.

Conversations tend to be straightforward and focused on next steps. He encourages collaboration on goals and uses exercises from the approaches above to practice changes between sessions. People who want clear strategies for anxiety, addiction, parenting strain, or family of origin issues may find this approach useful.

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