- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose focus
- Evidence-based methods
About Wesley
Wesley Hirst is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy challenges, and questions about life purpose. He also addresses ADHD, panic attacks, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and parenting-related strain.
Wesley uses practical conversations and structured methods to help people when they feel stuck after a change in work, relationships, or health. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and the Gottman Method to shape those steps.
In session he listens to each person’s story and then matches tools to their situation. That might mean learning mindful ways to notice thoughts, practicing new behaviors that break unhelpful patterns, or working on everyday relationship skills. He explains methods in plain language and checks how they fit your life.
Wesley combines professional work with personal experience of relationships and family roles. He aims to offer steady guidance rather than quick fixes. People who are questioning what comes next often use sessions to sort priorities, test small changes, and plan practical actions.
Outside of work he spends time camping, backpacking, biking, listening to music, and taking photographs. He is a pet lover and enjoys watching wildlife visits.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then act in ways that match their values. It is useful when someone is unsure about what matters next and wants to take meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It suits issues like anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, anger, or relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences and adjust the plan as sessions progress. That collaborative process helps match techniques to everyday life demands and priorities.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some methods translate directly to remote sessions through exercises, homework, and skills practice, and the therapist will guide how to use those tools effectively at home or between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and life purpose questions among other concerns like ADHD and panic attacks.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical conversations and established methods to find small actions that test new directions. Sessions focus on steps to try between meetings and review what works.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 25 years of experience and a long background working with trauma, substance use issues, marriage counseling, mindfulness, and adolescent behavior concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LPC in Missouri and practices under that credential within the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.