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Wesley Hirst, LPC

  • Experience25 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Wesley

Wesley Hirst greets prospective clients with a practical, empathetic stance that centers on fit and collaboration. He notes that finding the right counselor can feel overwhelming and focuses first on understanding each person’s unique story, hopes, and goals before offering direction.

Background and approach

Wesley brings 25 years of professional experience as an LPC and emphasizes that therapy is a cooperative process grounded in honesty, trust, and evidence-informed techniques rather than quick fixes.

His work addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, family dynamics, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, and panic-related issues.

Wesley integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and the Gottman Method to tailor care to each person’s needs. He also highlights life experience roles that inform his perspective and aims to treat clients with compassion, understanding, and respect.

Wesley lives in Missouri and communicates in English, and he emphasizes building trust as a foundation for meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Wesley commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than trying to eliminate them. He also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are needed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic collaboration. Wesley works with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and he adjusts strategies over time as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy with Wesley is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from different locations within Missouri and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while still focusing on practical skills and meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Wesley commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, family matters, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
What therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?
He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, and the Gottman Method to shape a personalized approach for each client.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
Wesley has 25 years of professional experience as a licensed counselor, which informs his practical and empathetic style of working with clients.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC with license number MO LPC 000440 and practices in Missouri.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Life purposePanic disorder and panic attacks

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Wesley can help with

Wesley Hirst works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

How Wesley approaches therapy

Wesley's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Wesley is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 25 years of clinical experience.