Frank Aldridge , LMHC

Frank Aldridge is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who brings a thoughtful, person-centered approach to working with individuals and families. He holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Amberton University and a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a minor in Sociology from the University of Arizona in Tucson. As an LMHC - a licensed mental health counselor - he combines formal training with practical experience to address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and feelings of emptiness.

Frank began his counseling career in Dallas, Texas, where he worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at Solutions Outpatient Services and later served as one of the first primary therapists at Enterhealth treatment facility in Van Alstyne, Texas. He subsequently opened a private practice in Dallas before relocating to the Pacific Northwest in 2010. He currently lives in Kirkland, Washington, with his wife, their son, and a pug.

His clinical style is eclectic and collaborative, rooted in respect for each person’s courage and experience. He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Family Systems theory to help clients explore intense emotions, develop insight, and make meaningful changes. Frank frames emotions as valuable sources of information and aims to help people use the full spectrum of feeling - from joy to pain - to build awareness, clarity, acceptance, and a greater capacity for growth.

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