Frank Aldridge

Frank Aldridge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 15 years of experience. He holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and began his clinical work in Texas before moving to the Seattle area. He lists life purpose among his focus areas and helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship strain, and major life changes.

Frank's path includes roles in outpatient services and residential treatment, followed by private practice work. That history informs his practical approach to counseling. He uses straightforward conversations to identify what matters and where people feel stuck.

In sessions he draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single method. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are often part of his work. He also uses mindfulness and Internal Family Systems ideas to look at internal parts and patterns.

Frank aims to help people notice their thoughts and feelings, test unhelpful beliefs, and try new behaviors in small steps. He talks through coping strategies for stress, addiction, and relationship problems. He also addresses family of origin issues, codependency, and midlife questions when they come up.

He works in English and does not take international clients. His practice uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values, accepting difficult thoughts, and taking committed action toward what matters. It can be useful for people wrestling with life purpose, depression, or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical experiments to test unhelpful beliefs. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and mood problems. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve moment-to-moment awareness, which can support emotion regulation and coping with cravings.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match approaches to someone’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying different techniques, checking in about what helps, and adjusting the plan as sessions proceed.

Confirm the precise session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also allows continuity when people move or have scheduling constraints, while keeping the same licensed professional throughout care.