Wesley Hirst

Wesley Hirst is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He presents himself as a steady presence and focuses on building trust so people can talk honestly about what they are facing. Wesley aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can work toward clearer goals and better daily coping.

Wesley brings 25 years of experience in counseling to his practice. He uses practical methods drawn from several therapeutic approaches to address trauma, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and issues like sleep and eating concerns. He is also attentive to life-purpose questions, panic disorder and panic attacks, and the everyday strains that erode self-esteem.

In sessions he emphasizes straightforward conversation and active skills practice. Clients can expect help identifying patterns of thought and behavior, trying out new responses, and practicing mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques between meetings. He frames change as a step-by-step process rather than a single event.

Wesley’s background includes a Master’s degree in psychology and extensive work with trauma, substance use concerns, marriage-related issues, mindfulness, and adolescent behavior matters. His life experience as a partner, parent, and coworker informs his practical approach to problems.

Outside of counseling he enjoys camping, backpacking, biking, music, and photography, and he is a pet lover who notices the wildlife around him. He invites prospective clients to start by sharing their story so they can begin to shape realistic, manageable next steps together.

How ACT, CBT, and DBT help in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small committed steps toward those values while learning to sit with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be helpful for stress, life-purpose questions, and ongoing worry.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and sleep or eating issues.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that can reduce impulsive reactions and intense anger. DBT skills work can be useful for managing strong emotions and building steadier day-to-day routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wesley will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts the mix of ACT, CBT, DBT, and other methods as the work unfolds so clients can try what fits and adjust over time.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to skills practice between meetings, which can be done remotely to reinforce progress without extra trips.