Fran Adler , LMSW

Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1998 and has provided therapy in both private and group settings. The LMSW credential denotes a professional social work license and training in therapeutic practice.

Over the course of her career Fran has worked with a wide range of people, including teens, couples, families, Pride/LGBTQ clients, and individuals as young as 3 and as old as 80. Her practice has addressed concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, workplace and family problems, relationship challenges, difficulty making decisions, career dissatisfaction, adjustment to life changes, grief after loss, and emotional pain that arises from living through difficult experiences.

Fran emphasizes a nonjudgmental, accepting approach and offers an outside perspective that differs from conversations with friends or family. She provides a supportive atmosphere designed to help people explore feelings, develop coping strategies, and move forward through challenging times.

Across two decades of practice it has been her privilege to assist many people as they navigate transitions and healing. She appreciates the interest shown by those seeking help and welcomes inquiries about her work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Fran Adler draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and supporting the client as the expert on their own life; this approach helps people gain clarity, build self-understanding, and feel heard during periods of stress and change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and helps people develop new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and habit-related concerns. Narrative Therapy is another tool in her practice, inviting clients to explore the stories they tell about themselves and to rewrite those narratives in ways that open up new possibilities.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Fran works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that align with their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing licensed professionals and therapists to meet people where they are. This range of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access care from home or another convenient location.