Fran AdlerLMSW

Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan. She brings 25 years of clinical experience and a calm, straightforward approach for people managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and life changes.

Fran meets people where they are and focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps identify small goals that can make daily life easier.

Her work combines client-centered listening with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult stories and move forward. These methods are used to address things like parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness challenges, and changes around aging and loss.

Fran trained at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and has worked in private and group settings since earning her Master of Social Work degree in 1998. Her background includes helping Pride/LGBTQ clients, people coping with addictions, and those facing intimacy or sexual concerns.

In sessions she focuses on what’s practical and immediate. That can mean learning new ways to manage strong emotions, sorting out relationship patterns, or planning next steps after a loss. People who want simple, steady support and clear next actions often find her style helpful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the person's lead. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, accepting space to talk through feelings and make choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions through steps you can practice between sessions.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful stories and rewrite how they understand difficult experiences. It can be especially helpful after loss, during transitions, or when long-standing patterns feel stuck.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, life situation, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also offers ways to use worksheets, skill practice, and story-based exercises between meetings so progress continues outside the session.