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Fort Worth, TX 76102
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of miscommunication, frequent arguments, emotional distance, or anxiety that impacts your daily life and relationships? At Restoring Love Counseling, I provide compassionate, client-centered therapy to help individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges, strengthen communication, and build lasting confidence. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist, I work with clients across diverse relationship experiences, including LGBTQ+ couples, polyamorous relationships, dating, engaged, and married partners, offering a supportive space where you can feel seen, respected, and empowered to create meaningful change.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples break unhealthy patterns and create meaningful change. Through premarital, marital, and individual counseling, I support clients in identifying root issues, building self-awareness, and improving communication. As you grow personally, your relationships naturally begin to flourish.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I’ll work with you to build practical tools that increase confidence, reduce emotional overwhelm, and support healthier relationships. Whether you’re seeking clarity, peace, or deeper connection, therapy can help you get there. Ready to take the next step toward the life and love you want? Contact me today.
Take the first step to help. Call or Desiree Peoples now - (817) 631-6698

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Restoring Love Counseling

Fort Worth, TX 76102

(817) 631-6698

Dallas, TX 75254

My website
Currently offering virtual sessions only. Current availability on Mondays and Saturdays.
I specialize in Couples Counseling, Self Esteem and Marital and Premarital 
$85 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (817) 631-6698
Photo of Desiree Peoples, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Restoring Love Counseling

Fort Worth, TX 76102

(817) 631-6698

Dallas, TX 75254

My website
Currently offering virtual sessions only. Current availability on Mondays and Saturdays.
I specialize in Couples Counseling, Self Esteem and Marital and Premarital 
$85 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $85
  • Couple Sessions $115
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Ascension SmartHealth
  • AvMed
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Centivo
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Cigna EAP
  • Golden Rule
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Surest
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I currently offer private-pay services to clients in Arizona. Insurance is not accepted at this time. Payments are securely processed through Ivy Pay. Payment is collected at the beginning of each session. Couple sessions are $140 and Individuals sessions are $100. Reach for additional information.
Photo of Desiree Peoples, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
or call with questions - (817) 631-6698
"
I currently offer private-pay services to clients in Arizona. Insurance is not accepted at this time. Payments are securely processed through Ivy Pay. Payment is collected at the beginning of each session. Couple sessions are $140 and Individuals sessions are $100. Reach for additional information.
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Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
or call with questions - (817) 631-6698

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 65294 Desiree Peoples
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Case Western Reserve, Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners 24018 / 2026
  • Certificate from Evergreen Certification-Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) Certification 546166 / 2026
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Currently licensed as an LCSW in the state of Arizona and Texas.
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Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
or call with questions - (817) 631-6698
"
Currently licensed as an LCSW in the state of Arizona and Texas.
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Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
or call with questions - (817) 631-6698

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Couples Counseling
  • Self Esteem
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Polyamory & ENM
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Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (817) 631-6698
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Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (817) 631-6698

3 Endorsements

Whitney Sheree Cunningham
Whitney Sheree Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-SMCJLCDC
Desiree, your exceptional work as a social worker and your friendship mean a lot to me. I look forward to continuing our work advocating for social justice and equity for underserved communities.
Ward Counseling
Ward Counseling
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC-S
Desiree is a very intuitive, friendly, passionate therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (817) 631-6698
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Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (817) 631-6698

Location

Primary Location

Restoring Love Counseling

Fort Worth, TX 76102

(817) 631-6698

Additional Location

Dallas, TX 75254

(817) 631-6698
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Currently offering virtual sessions only. Current availability on Mondays and Saturdays.
Photo of Desiree Peoples, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (817) 631-6698
"
Currently offering virtual sessions only. Current availability on Mondays and Saturdays.
Photo of Desiree Peoples, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Desiree Peoples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (817) 631-6698