Frances M. DeArman, MS, LPC, C-PD

Frances M. DeArman is a Clinical Psychotherapist and the founder and Director of RennA Counseling, a Dallas-Fort Worth area practice she launched in January 2020. Under her leadership, the practice has expanded into a team of eight female clinicians, ranging from fully licensed therapists to graduate-level interns, reflecting her broader mission of making mental health support more accessible to underserved populations. In addition at the practice we speak seven different languages to support more inclusive care. Licensed since 2014, she holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from East Texas A&M University (formerly Texas A&M University-Commerce), along with a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, a certification in personality disorders, and additional training in addictions through the University of Florida's psychiatry department. Over more than a decade in the field, she has built deep clinical experience treating eating disorders, substance use and co-occurring disorders, personality disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and mood-related conditions across diverse populations. Fran's path into mental health care was shaped by a deeply personal family story. Long before she was born, her grandmother battled depression and survived two suicide attempts — a history Fran only learned of later in life, and one that left a lasting impression on her. Recognizing how easily she could have never known the remarkable woman her grandmother became, she committed herself to helping others rediscover hope when they feel they've lost it. That sense of purpose continues to guide her clinical focus today, particularly her work with eating disorders, addiction, personality disorders, difficult life transitions, and the LGBTQ community, where she finds meaning in helping capable, driven individuals move toward self-acceptance and genuine emotional healing. Beyond her clinical practice, Fran is committed to mentorship and community-building, both for the next generation of therapists and for women navigating career or life transitions more broadly. She is developing a training manual to help incoming graduate interns bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world practice, and she continues to grow Renna Collective, an initiative offering women practical guidance on reentering the workforce and managing major life changes. Fran holds active memberships in the American Counseling Association, the American Psychological Association, and the National Association of Addiction Counselors, and was recognized as a Health 2.0 Honoree as well as a featured honoree in Influential Women. Guided by values of authenticity, compassion, collaboration, and integrity, she remains focused on expanding access to quality mental health care and leaving the field better than she found it.