- Practical skill building
- Evidence-informed methods
- Respectful listening
About Wesley
Wesley Hirst offers calm, direct support for people dealing with panic, anxiety, and life changes. He helps people name what feels overwhelming and teaches practical steps to reduce panic symptoms and regain control. Wesley writes plainly and listens closely so visitors can decide if he might be a good fit.
Wesley holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and has 25 years of counseling experience. He draws on methods that encourage clear thinking and steady behavior change, and he relies on simple, teachable skills rather than quick fixes. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change now and the small habits that lead to better days.
He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help with anxiety, depression, stress, and panic attacks. He also works with relationship concerns, grief, addiction, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, and questions about life purpose.
Wesley emphasizes honesty, empathy, and trust in the counseling relationship. He aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can try new ways of coping and notice what works for them. His background includes training in trauma and substance abuse and experience with marriage-related concerns.
Outside of work he enjoys camping, backpacking, music, and photography. He lives in Missouri and offers services in English. Before booking, people should confirm current session options to make sure they match their needs.
How Wesley’s approaches inform online therapy
Wesley often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match what matters to you, which can help with panic and anxiety by shifting the focus from fighting symptoms to living a valued life. CBT breaks worries into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce panic symptoms.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotional regulation is a focus. DBT offers concrete strategies for tolerating distress, managing intense emotion, and improving relationships. These methods are taught step by step so people can practice between meetings and track steady progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That planning helps clarify what to try first and what skills to practice at home.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, save travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to an online setting so in-session learning links directly to everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Wesley help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and life purpose questions.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Wesley uses a direct, skill-focused style that combines acceptance, cognitive strategies, and behavioral tools. Sessions emphasize practical steps you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of counseling experience and years of additional training in trauma, substance use, and marriage-related work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Missouri.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How is payment handled and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.