- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative and solution-focused
About Fran
Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She sees adults carrying stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues related to intimacy, eating, sleeping, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and career changes. Fran also lists guilt and shame among her focus areas. She offers therapy in English and practices from a long career in both private and group settings.
Fran earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1998 and has worked with a broad range of people over the years. Her background includes supporting Pride/LGBTQ clients and people facing life changes, chronic illness, caregiving strain, blended family dynamics, and end-of-life concerns. She has experience addressing family of origin issues, communication problems, codependency, and isolation or loneliness.
Her way of working uses familiar, practical methods. Fran draws on client-centered approaches to listen and respond to what matters most to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep someone stuck, and Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories.
Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through immediate problems and plan small, doable steps forward. Fran frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the work. She has spent decades helping people navigate grief, relationship shifts, and the ordinary burdens of life.
Fran’s practice reflects long-term experience rather than a single technique. She combines approaches to match the problem at hand and the person in front of her. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before scheduling.
How Fran uses therapy approaches in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. It helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around their priorities rather than a fixed protocol.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep someone stuck and tests small changes to shift mood and function. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and problems like sleep or anger.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problem-filled stories and consider alternative ways of understanding their experiences. That can be useful for issues tied to family history, shame, or identity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Fran will collaborate with each client to choose what fits their goals, needs, and preferences. She discusses options, explains how a method might help, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, or medical responsibilities.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Fran commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues including guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Fran uses client-centered listening alongside Cognitive Behavioral and Narrative approaches to help people examine thoughts and the stories they tell about themselves.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Fran has 25 years of practice since earning her MSW in 1998 and has worked in both private and group settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats does she offer for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are costs handled for her therapy?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.