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, Life purpose, Panic disorder and panic attacks
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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Wesley Hirst. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Wesley has helped me out in one of the hardest times of my life.
Written on Oct 22, 2025 after therapy with Wesley for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Knowledgeable and a lot of experience to help people through their issues. Just thankful for another man’s perspective and insight on life’s challenges.
Written on Jul 22, 2025 after therapy with Wesley for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Wesley was understanding, listened to what I had to say. Gave me some approaches to start with.
Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Wesley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very understandable. Listens and gives good advice.
Written on Dec 02, 2024 after therapy with Wesley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I have never gone to therapy, but considered therapy as a source of healing should I ever have the need for it. With that need in both my familial life, my relationship, my friendships, and overcoming my addictions, Wesley Hirst has been a guiding light that has been illuminating about my issues and gentle in my self-acceptance and self-improvement. I would recommend Wesley Hirst and BetterHelp to anyone who would like to change their life.
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Wesley for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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