Trudy Adler , LMSW

Trudy Adler is a Michigan-licensed clinician who combines 16 years of interpersonal practice with six years of research and administrative experience to support people through challenging life moments. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, a credential that reflects graduate-level social work training and clinical practice.

Trudy works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence issues, and the many adjustments that come with life changes. Her areas of focus also include relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, caregiving and aging-related issues, body image and eating concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and coaching for healthier lifestyle habits.

Her practice centers on a strengths-based approach that draws on tools and resources clients already possess. Trudy emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs. She views the decision to seek change as an act of courage and aims to support and empower clients throughout their journey, partnering with them to build greater confidence and more fulfilling lives.

Strengths-Based Methods and Online Therapy

Trudy Adler uses a strengths-based approach that focuses on identifying and building the personal resources and skills clients already have, helping people apply those strengths to manage stress, grief, and life changes. She also offers coaching-oriented and skills-focused work that emphasizes practical tools for motivation, healthy lifestyle management, and improving self-esteem and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Trudy works collaboratively with each person to determine what techniques and goals fit best. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to individual needs, preferences, and life circumstances so that therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Trudy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support during busy or transitional periods, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.