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Frank Aldridge, LMHC

Addictions Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Amberton University and a Bachelors of Science degree in Communication with a minor in Sociology from the University of Arizona in Tucson. I enjoy working with individuals and families and have experience working with issues of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, emptiness, relationships, life transitions and others.


I began my counseling career 14 years ago as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Dallas Texas where I was a therapist and family counselor at Solutions Outpatient Services. After 3 years at SOS, I took a position at Enterhealth treatment facility in Van Alstyne, Texas as one of their first primary therapists. I left Enterhealth a year later to open a private practice In Dallas. In 2010 my wife and I moved to the majestic Pacific Northwest. Currently I live in Kirkland, WA and have an 8 year old son and a pug.


My approach is person centered and eclectic. I integrate and blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Family Systems Theory and other philosophies and techniques. Please know that I have the greatest respect for your courage. Feelings can be overwhelming and disorienting. Intense emotions can be frightening and painful. Depression robs us of the moments in life that are truly worth savoring. It is my firm belief that all emotions have value and utility, containing large veins of information if we take the time to drill down a bit. The more we can embrace and utilize the full spectrum of our experience, from joy to pain, the greater our capacity for self actualization becomes. It is my hope that we can collaborate on a journey of discovery; one that fosters awareness, clarity, acceptance, and change.

Professional experience

15yrs in practice
Addictions Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Depression, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Codependency, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Self-love

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

WA LMHC LH 60182355

Reviews

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Frank is an excellent therapist!

Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Frank for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Frank is a very kind, caring, and compassionate person, and a good listener.

Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Frank for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Frank is a calm, insightful, empathetic presence and working with him has been a highlight for me.

Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Frank for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Frank has been extremely helpful in a variety of ways. He has been amazing!!

Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Frank for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Frank has given me advice that i can use and is a very good listener

Written on Jun 29, 2024 after therapy with Frank for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Frank is a very good therapist.

Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Frank for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and eating disorders