Wesley Hirst

Wesley Hirst is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, sleep struggles, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He communicates plainly and listens carefully to what matters most to each person. Wesley invites honest conversation about goals and worries so clients can start making practical changes.

Wesley draws on 25 years of experience to shape sessions that are straightforward and focused. He uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential approaches, and the Gottman Method to guide work on thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and relationship interactions.

He acknowledges that there is no quick fix for hard problems but believes steady effort and honest work produce change. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing coping skills, and clarifying values that guide daily choices. Sleep and rest concerns are included among the issues he addresses, and practical strategies for better nights are part of the work when relevant.

Wesley describes himself as compassionate and nonjudgmental. He also draws on lived experience as a son, brother, husband, father, employee, employer, and friend to relate to the messiness of life. That background helps him keep the work grounded and practical.

Outside of counseling he enjoys camping, backpacking, music, biking, and photography, and he is a pet lover with frequent wildlife visitors. He welcomes conversations about life goals, coping with change, and ways to improve sleep and daily functioning.

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