Kathleen Hobson, MA

Supervisor: Frances “Fran” DeArman, MS, LPC, C-PD‍ ‍

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My Origins:

I am an advocate, educator, and aspiring counselor and my first career was doing diversity, equity, and inclusion-related work in higher education for the last 15 years. Originally from Ohio, I received my B.A. in Sociology from Ohio University and my M.A. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Akron. I moved to Denton to open the University of North Texas Pride Alliance, where I served as director for 10 years. Working with queer and trans students, I was drawn to providing emotional support and space to sort through trauma, and wanted to seek formal training as a counselor. Building trust with clients and holding space for them while they journey through challenging parts of life is work I feel honored to be able to do.

I am now in the final chapter of my graduate school journey to obtain a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of North Texas.

Areas of Focus:

While I have not officially landed on a specialty, my areas of experience and passion include working with queer and trans communities, people of the global majority (communities of color), survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, neurodivergent people, and people with disabilities. Additional areas of focus include anxiety, depression, perfectionism, trauma, identity exploration and development, and learning to build confidence and boundaries.

That being said, I am excited to work with any and all adult and adolescent clients seeking counseling at Renna!

Therapeutic Approach:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is my guiding theory, which explores the relationship between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, in order to understand how we deal with challenges and explore how to develop new ways of coping. I intentionally incorporate mindfulness and somatics, as well as values from Systems and Relational Cultural Therapies into my conception of holistic wellness. I believe that a person’s mental wellness is inextricably linked to their physical bodies, identities, environment, relationships, and ancestral histories and strive to create a safe space in which a client can bring as much of themselves and their world into the room as possible.

Personal Note:

I navigate the world as a white, queer, trans, neurodivergent, and disabled person. When I’m not in the counseling room, I enjoy volunteering and am a proud founding and executive board member of PRIDENTON, a non-profit that provides advocacy, events, and ways to connect with the queer and trans community in Denton. I love playing Stardew Valley, watching documentaries and reality shows, and spending time with my partner and six pets (three dogs,three cats). I’m also usually planning a trip to my favorite place, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, with my family and chosen family.