Fran Adler, LMSW

Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, or life transitions. Fran aims to make sessions straightforward and compassionate for anyone who is worried or unsure about starting therapy.

Fran earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1998. Over a long career she has seen people with depression, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy questions, and issues like insomnia or eating struggles. She also supports people coping with aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and jealous feelings that affect relationships.

Her style centers on listening closely and meeting clients where they are. She uses client-centered approaches to follow each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when patterns of thinking or behavior are getting in the way. Narrative and solution-focused work help people rewrite their stories and find practical next steps.

Fran describes therapy as a chance to talk with someone outside your usual circles. She values a nonjudgmental, accepting space where people can sort through painful feelings and practical problems. Her goal is to help clients find clearer choices and more manageable ways forward.

If you are considering beginning therapy, Fran encourages a simple first step of answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session. She works in Michigan and conducts sessions in English.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps the client clarify goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to shift them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fran will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying ideas together, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, since specific methods of meeting are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people keep therapy consistent through life changes and make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler.