- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
- CBT and narrative
About Fran
Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common issues like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationships, and changes in life circumstances. Fran also lists support for LGBT concerns, substance-related struggles, eating and sleeping problems, and intimacy-related issues.
Fran earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1998 and has practiced across private and group settings. Her background includes work with a wide age range and varied life situations, which shaped a straightforward practical approach to therapy.
In sessions she focuses on building clear goals and practical steps. She often uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going.
Narrative work is used to look at personal stories and how changing the story can change feelings and actions. Solution-focused ideas help with fast, targeted shifts when someone needs concrete coping tools or decision-making support.
Fran describes therapy as a chance to talk with someone who is not part of your personal life. She emphasizes using familiar language and concrete strategies so people can manage daily stresses, work issues, family conflict, and the aftermath of loss or trauma.
She works in Michigan and conducts sessions in English. If you are exploring therapy for the first time or returning after a break, Fran guides the first steps so goals are clear and realistic.
How Fran’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. It helps people name their priorities and steer sessions toward those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems in place and provides practical exercises to change them. Narrative Therapy examines the stories people tell about themselves and explores alternative ways to frame difficult experiences that can reduce shame or stuckness.Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Fran will work with the client to identify which methods fit their needs and goals, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The first sessions typically clarify problems and set concrete, short-term objectives that guide ongoing work.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm format options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins if needed, and remove travel time. They also let people choose sessions that match the level of focus they need - for example a longer problem-solving visit or a brief follow-up during a work break. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help clients manage daily stressors, relationship concerns, and transitions without promising particular outcomes.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Fran helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, substance issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and many life changes.
What is her style or therapeutic approach?
Her work blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative and Solution-Focused methods to set clear goals and practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of practice since completing a Master of Social Work in 1998 and has worked in both private and group settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Michigan and practices there.
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 format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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