As you search for just the ” right” counselor, the task may seem overwhelming. ” Will I like them?” ” Will they like me?” ” Will anyone ever understand?” ” Will they really be able to help me?” The list of concerns may seem exhausting.
I have over thirty years of experience but I don’t have all the answers. I have never met YOU. I have never heard YOUR hopes and dreams and life story. What I do know from my training, professional experience, and life experience is that counseling works. There is no magic pill to ” fix ” your issues but with honesty, understanding, empathy, and proven methods, we can work together to make positive changes. Probably the most important element in a client/counselor relationship is trust.
I want you to feel secure in the knowledge that you are entering a safe place. You will not be judged. I will treat you with compassion, understanding, and respect.
I have been a son, brother, husband, father, employee, employer, and friend. I know how complicated life and relationships can be because I’ve been there.
In my spare time, I enjoy camping, backpacking, music, biking, and photography. I have frequent visits from wildlife and I’m a pet lover.
I have a Master’s degree in Psychology and have extensive training in trauma. substance abuse disorders, marriage counseling, mindfulness, and adolescent behavior disorders.
I look forward to meeting you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Clinical approaches: 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
MO LPC 000440
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He is kind, a great listener, and is very honest and realistic.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Wesley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Wes has been great. He helps to cut to the core of the issue and provides a reason as to why you might feel how you’re feeling.
A lot of this therapy has helped me realize having the proper headspace is the key to fighting any illness, and Wes has really put things into perspective for me.
Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Wesley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wes is great therapist. I enjoy my sessions and he has helped me cope.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Wesley for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
He hears me.
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Wesley for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
An experienced, intelligent, wise, and thoughtful expert in his field- very patient and understanding as well.
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Wesley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Wesley is a great listener and provides thoughtful feedback. I would absolutely recommend him to friend in need.
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Wesley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem