About Trudy
Trudy Adler is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, anger, depression, and coaching. Her approach centers on practical steps that fit into daily life and on helping people build confidence and motivation.
She brings 16 years of interpersonal practice plus six years of research and administrative experience. Trudy uses a strengths-based perspective that looks for skills a person already has.
How Trudy works
Sessions emphasize tools that clients can use between visits to manage mood, reduce worry, and handle transitions. Trudy aims to create a respectful and compassionate space. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs and goals.
She focuses on clear, doable steps rather than abstract theory. Her work also addresses issues that come with aging, body image, cancer, caregiver stress, eating and food-related concerns, forgiveness, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and cultivating self-love. She helps people sort priorities, set realistic goals, and find small changes that add up.
People who choose to work with Trudy can expect collaborative sessions that focus on practical problem solving and emotional support. She encourages people to try approaches and then adjust them based on what works. The aim is steady progress toward a more manageable and satisfying life.
What Trudy works with
The areas below are the ones Trudy selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Many clients benefit from practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and daily routines. One approach emphasizes strengths-based work, helping people identify skills they already have and apply them to reduce stress and build confidence. This method works well for low mood, anxiety, and motivation issues.Another approach centers on problem-solving and behavioral strategies that translate into small daily actions. It focuses on setting realistic goals, breaking tasks into steps, and trying short experiments to see what helps. This is useful for coping with life changes, caregiving stress, and improving self-care and eating-related habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose and try methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what proves helpful and what fits a person’s life.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for more in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer flexibility for brief updates, coaching-style messages, or when written reflection feels most useful. These options make it easier to fit care into work, caregiving, or medical schedules.
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