Fran Adler

Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, and other life challenges. Fran writes plainly and listens carefully so clients feel heard and understood from the first session.

Fran earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1998 and has worked in both private and group settings. Her practice has included work with Pride/LGBTQ clients, couples, teens, and a wide age range of individuals. She regularly helps people cope with loss, major life transitions, and the day-to-day pressures that can become overwhelming.

In sessions she focuses on what people want to change and what is already working in their lives. She draws on client-centered methods to prioritize the person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when useful to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep people stuck.

Fran also uses narrative and solution-focused approaches to help people reframe painful stories and build practical next steps. These methods are meant to be clear and action-oriented so clients can try small changes between sessions. She pays special attention to caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, chronic illness and pain, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Fran aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through guilt, shame, family conflicts, and questions about identity or intimacy. If someone is ready to get started, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Fran’s approaches fit with online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client, giving people space to tell their story and be understood. This approach helps with grief, relationship concerns, and general emotional distress where feeling heard is the first goal.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and then tries practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and coping with chronic illness or pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fran will collaborate with each person to determine which methods make sense for their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and caregiving, fewer travel demands, and the ability to continue care during life changes. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know what will fit your routine. Many people find that remote sessions help them keep steady progress without major disruptions to daily life.