Fran Adler , LMSW

Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people working through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, and other life changes. She brings a calm, practical presence and listens for what matters most to each person. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping people feel understood and find clearer steps forward.

Fran trained at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and has practiced for 25 years in a mix of private and group settings. Over that time she has supported adults facing loneliness, career struggles, parenting strain, addiction concerns, intimacy issues, and the particular challenges that come with aging and caregiving.

She uses approaches that center on the person and on practical problem solving. Sessions often focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and habits, retelling difficult experiences to reduce their hold, and setting reachable goals for day-to-day life. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s comfort.

People who come for help can expect a conversational tone that stays focused on real concerns. Fran draws on decades of experience to help people manage symptoms, make decisions, and cope when life feels overwhelming. She also brings experience supporting LGBT people and those working through family of origin or blended family issues.

Fran offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. She works in English and practices from Michigan, using a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Fran's Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's priorities, helping people feel heard and guiding them toward their own solutions. It is useful for many concerns including relationship strain and adjustments to life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and then practice small changes that lead to different outcomes. It can be especially helpful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fran will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, and together they will decide which methods to use and when to try different tools. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the person move forward.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual connection, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in, and messaging can support ongoing skills practice or brief updates between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and caregiving demands.