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Fran Adler, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW in Michigan - stress and relationship help
See online therapy options- CBT for thoughts and behavior
- Client-centered listening
- Narrative and solution focus
About Fran
Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, addiction concerns, and other life changes. Fran also works with clients coping with intimacy issues, eating and sleeping challenges, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
Fran trained at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she earned a Master of Social Work. She has worked in private and group settings across her career and has experience with a wide range of concerns. Her background includes work with LGBTQ clients and with people facing both short-term crises and long-term adjustments.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and tests different ways of responding. She also draws on client-centered and narrative approaches to help clients tell their story and find what fits them.
Fran aims to keep conversations direct and understandable. Sessions tend to focus on specific problems, clear goals, and the small changes that add up over time. She encourages people to try techniques in everyday life and bring back what does or does not work.
Her practice address a wide range of life stresses, from caregiving and chronic illness to divorce and family-of-origin issues. Fran works in English and does not accept international clients through this practice. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Fran uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and test new behaviors; online sessions can focus on short exercises, behavioral experiments, and concrete homework that fit into daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy is used to listen closely and prioritize what the client finds most pressing, helping people feel heard while choosing next steps. Narrative Therapy helps clients reframe life events and recognize the stories that shape responses, which can be worked through in conversation and written reflection.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Fran will collaborate with each person to find the mix that aligns with their goals and situation. Sessions begin with clear goals and a plan to try specific techniques, then adjust based on what the client reports back.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into daily life and being able to test coping strategies in real time between meetings. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online meetings useful for shorter check-ins, focused skills practice, or regular weekly sessions that support gradual change.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
Fran works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, addiction concerns, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test new responses. Sessions include practical exercises to try between meetings.
What is her professional background and experience?
Fran has 25 years of clinical experience and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted through her practice.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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