Fran Adler, LMSW

Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, earned in 1998. With 25 years of clinical experience, she has supported people across the lifespan, working with children as young as three and adults into their eighties. Her practice has included work in both private and group settings, bringing a broad background in mental health care to each therapeutic relationship.

She provides care for a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and challenges related to work, decision making, and life transitions. Her experience also encompasses intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and age-related or geriatric concerns. Fran also addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

Fran works with teens, couples, families, Pride and LGBT clients, and individuals facing a variety of emotional struggles. She approaches therapy as a compassionate, nonjudgmental professional outside of a client’s personal circle, offering support and practical guidance to help people navigate difficult times. The LMSW credential denotes her qualification as a Licensed Master Social Worker, reflecting advanced training in social work practice. She welcomes inquiries from those seeking assistance and aims to help people move forward through challenging life moments.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Fran Adler uses well-established approaches that translate effectively to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a supportive therapeutic relationship; it helps people explore feelings, increase self-understanding, and find their own solutions when facing life transitions, relationship struggles, or grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. It is goal-oriented and often includes homework to practice new strategies between sessions.

Fran approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process. She will work with each person to choose or combine approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences so that therapy feels like a joint effort toward meaningful change.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to attend from different locations. These remote options enable consistent contact, timely support during challenges, and a practical way to engage with licensed professionals and therapists without added travel time.