- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Fran
Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, substance issues, trauma, and the many adjustments that follow life changes.
Fran helps adults who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, health, or family roles. She talks with people about career uncertainty, intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting pressures, and the everyday overwhelm of caregiving or chronic illness. Her work also includes support around LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, and problems with sleep or eating.
Her experience spans private and group settings since earning a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1998. Over the years she has worked with a wide age range and a variety of living situations. Fran emphasizes using clear conversation and practical steps so people can try things between sessions.
Fran draws on client-centered methods to focus on what each person brings, cognitive behavioral techniques for identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and solution-focused and narrative tools to notice strengths and rewrite problem stories. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-aware, with attention to immediate coping as well as longer term choices.
This profile is written for someone wondering what comes next. Fran’s approach is steady and straightforward. She invites people to describe what feels most urgent and then helps them choose small, realistic steps toward clearer decisions and better day-to-day functioning.
How Fran’s approaches guide online work
Fran uses client-centered approaches that focus on the person’s concerns and preferences, helping clients set their own goals and decide what matters most. This method is useful when someone needs space to name worries and weigh options before taking action.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and stress by teaching concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Fran will talk with clients about their goals and experiences and suggest which methods to try first. Decisions about focus and techniques are collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when days are busy, reduce travel time, and help people continue care after a life change. Ask about the available session formats and length when you schedule to make sure they fit your routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Fran works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting and career questions, and related areas listed on her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, focusing on practical steps and clearer decision-making alongside exploring patterns and personal stories.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Fran has 25 years of experience as a therapist, practicing since completing her Master of Social Work in 1998.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.