Wesley Hirst, LPC

Missouri · 25 years in practice

Wesley Hirst is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and addictions.

License and registration

LPC, Missouri: 000440 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1497024400 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Wesley

Wesley Hirst is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and addictions. He listens first and helps clients name their priorities. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at small, practical steps that fit everyday life.

Wesley draws on 25 years of clinical experience and a background in psychology. He uses approaches like Existential therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method to shape sessions around each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Sessions often combine reflection with skill practice to manage symptoms and build coping habits. He describes therapy as a collaborative effort. Wesley helps people clarify life purpose, handle panic attacks, and cope with major life changes.

He also addresses parenting stress, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and anger in practical ways that fit a client’s routine. Wesley values trust and a nonjudgmental space. He draws on many roles from his personal life - son, husband, father, employer - to relate to everyday struggles.

His style balances empathy with direct, usable strategies. Outside work he enjoys camping, backpacking, biking, music, and photography, and he’s a pet lover who notices the small comforts of nature. He invites people to start by sharing what matters most, then building clear steps forward together.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Wesley lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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

Approaches Wesley names

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Online support

Approaches for online work and practical change

Existential therapy focuses on meaning and choice. It helps people face big life questions, clarify values, and find direction when life feels uncertain. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches acceptance of difficult feelings while committing to actions that match personal values, which can reduce avoidance and increase purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete strategies to change patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or panic.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wesley will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. He adjusts tools over time based on what is helpful and what fits daily life, so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and texting can support brief updates, coping between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and flexible around work, family, and other responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Wesley commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and addictions, among other issues such as ADHD and panic attacks.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions blend reflective conversation with hands-on exercises. Wesley uses practical tools to help people manage symptoms and make changes between sessions.

What is Wesley's background and experience?

He has 25 years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in psychology, plus extensive training in trauma, substance use concerns, marriage-focused work, mindfulness, and adolescent behavior.

Where is Wesley based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Missouri and holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as MO LPC.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for meeting with Wesley?

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

How do fees and payment work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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