- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Fran
Fran Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She sees adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and many related challenges. Fran helps people who are facing life changes, burnout, addiction concerns, or problems at home and work.
Fran uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through what matters most. She combines client-centered listening with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. Fran also uses narrative approaches to help people reframe difficult experiences and find more workable stories about themselves.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a long career in private and group settings. That experience includes work with Pride/LGBTQ clients and people across the adult age span. Fran has supported people coping with bereavement, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and end-of-life concerns.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Conversations tend to center on problem solving, shifting unhelpful patterns, and practical coping skills. Fran aims to help clients make day-to-day changes they can try between sessions.
People often come to Fran for help blending households, navigating co-parenting after separation, or handling loyalty conflicts that come with stepfamily life. She also works with common issues such as communication problems, low self-esteem, anger, and career stress.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Fran commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused work. Client-centered therapy means listening closely to what the person says and reflecting it back to help clarify concerns. It is useful for people who need a steady, nonjudgmental listener while they sort through feelings and choices.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and habits. It offers concrete exercises and simple experiments clients can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or change troubling patterns. Solution-focused work looks for small, immediate steps that move a situation forward and helps set short-term goals that feel achievable.
Finding the best approach is part of sessions. Fran will work with each person to choose or blend methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issue at hand. That collaborative decision making helps keep work practical and goal-oriented.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the original biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about current session formats when you schedule so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Fran works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, and many related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered listening combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, narrative methods, and solution-focused strategies to set clear goals and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Fran has 25 years of experience since earning her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and has worked in both private and group settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available for appointments.
How does pricing work?
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 for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.