Wesley Hirst, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

About Wesley

Wesley Hirst offers straightforward, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, depression, and related concerns. He speaks plainly about worries and goals so parents can understand next steps. Wesley uses methods that focus on skills, values, and real-life changes rather than jargon.

He is licensed as an LPC and practices in Missouri. Wesley has 25 years of experience in counseling work and draws on that background when supporting people through difficult moments.

Background and approach

He emphasizes building trust and treating people with respect and compassion. Sessions focus on honest conversation and concrete techniques tailored to daily life and routines. His approach blends evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and relationship-focused techniques.

That mix helps with panic attacks, sleep and eating concerns, addiction, and parenting stress. He also addresses life purpose and coping with major life changes. Wesley describes therapy as a collaborative process.

He listens to each person’s story and then works with them to set realistic goals. Practical tools and short-term strategies are balanced with looking at values and long-term direction. Outside of work he enjoys outdoor activities and photography, and brings a down-to-earth perspective to sessions.

People who want clear guidance, steady support, and skill-building strategies may find his style a good fit.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when worry, avoidance, or life direction feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and habits and is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be helpful for strong emotions and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wesley will listen to personal goals and daily routines, then collaborate on which methods to try first. That plan can shift as progress is made and different needs emerge, so clients help decide what fits their life and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible options to make that collaboration easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when screens are impractical, and live chat or text-based messaging support quick check-ins and skills practice between sessions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into busy family and parenting schedules while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady support.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Wesley commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, sleep and eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on skills practice, honest conversation, and building trust between therapist and client.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 25 years of counseling experience to his work and uses that background to guide treatment choices and interventions.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license number MO LPC 000440 and practices in Missouri.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are offered for online sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Life purpose
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 25 years
Licensed: Missouri
Languages: English

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