If you're having thoughts of suicide — whether they feel like passing shadows or persistent and specific plans — you are not broken, and you are not beyond help. Suicidal thinking is a signal that pain has exceeded a person's current capacity to cope. It deserves compassionate, skilled, and immediate attention. At Hope's Beacon in Cheyenne, Wyoming, our therapists are trained to work with suicidal ideation directly and without flinching — holding both the seriousness of what you're experiencing and the genuine hope that things can change.

If you are in crisis right now, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.

What We Mean by Suicidal Ideation

Suicidal ideation ranges widely — from passive thoughts ("I wish I weren't here") to active planning with intent. All of it matters. Many people experience suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives, especially during periods of intense pain, hopelessness, or isolation. Talking about these thoughts does not make them more dangerous — in fact, bringing them into the open with a skilled therapist is one of the most important things you can do.

Evidence-Based Treatment

We use evidence-based approaches shown to reduce suicidal ideation, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which was specifically developed for people experiencing chronic emotional pain and suicidality. We also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) and collaboratively develop safety plans — not as a contract, but as a practical tool you actually own and can use.

Working with Families

When a family member is suicidal, the fear and helplessness felt by loved ones is immense. We support family members in knowing how to respond, how to reduce risk at home, and how to care for themselves in an extraordinarily stressful time.

Getting Started

Reaching out when you're in pain takes courage. Our intake process is compassionate and straightforward. We see clients in person in Cheyenne and via telehealth statewide. Most insurance accepted. Please reach out — your life matters, and help is available.

Our counselors draw on a range of approaches — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based techniques — tailored to you, not a template. We bill all major insurance plans including BCBS, Optum (UHC/UMR), Cigna, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and Victim Services. Self-pay is $100/session, and reduced-rate options are available.