Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
How Wesley works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Wesley
Wesley Hirst is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and major life transitions. He writes in plain terms and aims to make sessions feel practical and down-to-earth. Wesley wants clients to feel heard and to build useful skills they can use between meetings.
Wesley brings 25 years of counseling experience to his work. He offers straightforward strategies drawn from approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Background and approach
He also draws on relationship-focused tools such as the Gottman Method when appropriate. In sessions he uses clear, step-by-step techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. He helps people spot triggers, calm intense reactions, and practice small changes that add up over time.
He also addresses issues like sleep, eating, addictions, grief, and panic attacks as they relate to daily functioning. Wesley is open about life’s ups and downs and uses that perspective in his work. He presents himself as a collaborative guide rather than someone who gives quick fixes.
He combines practical skill-building with moments to reflect on meaning and values when that fits the client's needs. Outside of counseling he enjoys camping, backpacking, biking, photography, and music. He lives and practices in Missouri and holds an MO LPC credential.
What Wesley works with
Everything Wesley lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Wesley's practice.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It’s useful for anger that’s tied to life meaning, ongoing stress, and decisions about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches clear strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides specific skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.rr>Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wesley will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. He begins by listening to immediate concerns, then suggests techniques and checks in to see what helps, adjusting plans as needed.rr>Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions are useful when video isn’t practical or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging let people check in more frequently or use shorter, more focused communications between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working on anger, anxiety, relationships, and everyday coping.Questions people ask about Wesley
What concerns does Wesley commonly address?
He works with people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and related issues such as sleep, eating, and panic attacks.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on skill-building and values-based choices with clear steps to manage strong emotions and behavior.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 25 years of professional counseling experience to his work with individuals.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an MO LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What kinds of session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.