Wesley Hirst

Wesley Hirst is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri with 25 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

He approaches each person as an individual and does not present himself as having all the answers; rather, he draws on his training, professional experience, and evidence-based methods to help clients pursue meaningful, positive change. Wesley places a high value on trust, viewing it as central to an effective client-counselor relationship.

Clients can expect a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere in which they are treated with compassion, understanding, and respect. Wesley speaks from experience about the complexities of relationships and life roles, having been a son, brother, husband, father, employee, employer, and friend.

Outside of his clinical work he enjoys camping, backpacking, music, biking, and photography. He is a pet lover and often has wildlife visitors at home.

Wesley holds a master’s degree in psychology and has received extensive training in trauma, substance abuse disorders, marriage counseling, mindfulness, and adolescent behavior disorders. He is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in Missouri, which affirms his qualifications to provide care (license MO LPC 000440).

He looks forward to meeting prospective clients and exploring how collaborative, compassionate counseling can support their goals.