Thrive Counseling Services, LLC, welcomes you! Your journey to better mental health starts here!
“Our philosophy is to assist clients as their guide through therapy.
This is your personal journey and we’re along to help you seek out your own choices.”
About Thrive Counseling Services
Cheyenne, WY
Thrive Counseling Services, LLC is a community-based mental health practice in Cheyenne, Wyoming dedicated to helping individuals live with greater clarity, stability, and intention.
We provide a calm, supportive space where clients can step out of the noise of daily life, reflect, and begin making meaningful changes at their own pace. Our role is not to direct your path, but to walk alongside you as you navigate it.
Our Approach to Therapy
At Thrive Counseling Services, we view therapy as a collaborative and individualized process.
As Laura Kietell, LCSW, shares:
“Our philosophy is to assist clients as their guide through therapy. This is your personal journey, and we’re here to help you explore your own choices.”
We focus on helping clients:
- Understand patterns and behaviors
- Build practical tools for managing stress and emotions
- Strengthen relationships and communication
- Process past experiences in a safe, structured environment
- Reconnect with what matters most to them
Therapy is not about fixing something that is broken. It is about creating space for growth, insight, and forward movement.
Who We Work With
Thrive Counseling Services provides psychotherapy and counseling for:
- Children Ages 6+
- Teens
- Adults
- Older adults
- Couples
- Groups
We support individuals navigating:
- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma and stress-related challenges
- Relationship and couples concerns
- Life transitions
- Eating disorders
- General overwhelm and burnout
We are proud to be an LGBTQ+ friendly practice, welcoming individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
A Commitment to Accessible Care
We believe that access to mental health care matters.
Our interns accept Medicaid and offer reduced-fee options for individuals with other insurance plans or no insurance. This helps ensure that more members of the Cheyenne community can access support when they need it.
Rooted in the Cheyenne Community
Thrive Counseling Services is proud to serve the Cheyenne community and was honored to be voted Best of the Best – Cheyenne 2024 for Counseling.
This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us and our ongoing commitment to providing thoughtful, ethical care.
More Than a Counseling Practice
Thrive is continuing to grow as a place not only for care, but for learning, training, and professional development.
Through programs like:
We are committed to supporting both our clients and the future of the behavioral health field
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
Thrive Counseling Services offers counseling, psychoeducation, and case management support for children ages 6 and older, teens, adults, couples, families, older adults, and seniors. We also offer group therapy and psychoeducation groups for a variety of needs.
Our team supports clients navigating concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, anger, chronic illness, life transitions, self-esteem, emotional regulation, eating disorders, body image concerns, and personal growth.
What makes Thrive Counseling Services different?
Thrive Counseling Services focuses on creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. We are an LGBTQIA+ safe space and work to meet clients where they are with care that fits their life, goals, and personal journey.
We offer a broad mix of care options, including individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, telehealth, psychoeducation, case management, and support for a wide range of mental health needs. Thrive also offers a unique playroom space for play therapy, psychoeducation around self-worth and self-esteem, walk-in clinic support during office hours, and the comfort of Willow, our therapy dog.
Do you have options that make therapy more accessible?
Yes. Thrive Counseling Services works to make care more accessible through most major insurance plans, including TRICARE, Medicare, and Medicaid, as well as self-pay options.
A discounted/sliding fee schedule is available based on family size and income for those who qualify. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay.
How do you help clients find the right therapist fit?
We understand that therapist fit is personal. Thrive Counseling Services has a team with different backgrounds, specialties, credentials, and approaches, and we want each client to feel comfortable, understood, and supported.
Clients can review therapist bios on our website to get to know the team. We also offer 20-minute meet-and-greet consultations to help clients get to know a therapist and determine whether they may be a good fit before getting started.
How do you make therapy feel comfortable for new clients?
We aim to provide a compassionate, low-pressure environment where clients can open up at their own pace.
Thrive Counseling Services is designed to feel warm, welcoming, and supportive while still providing professional, clinically grounded care. Whether someone is brand new to therapy or returning after time away, we want the experience to feel safe, respectful, and centered on their needs.
What are the benefits of being an intern at Thrive Counseling Services?
Thrive Counseling Services offers internship opportunities designed to help students gain real-world experience in a supportive counseling practice.
Interns may have opportunities to learn in a setting that supports individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, group counseling, psychoeducation, and work with clients across a wide range of ages and needs.
Thrive works with several university programs, including:
- University of Arizona
- Walden University
- University of Denver
- University of Kentucky
- University of North Dakota
- Grand Canyon University
- Capella University
Students who do not see their university listed are still encouraged to contact Thrive Counseling Services for more information. The team may be able to coordinate connection with additional programs.
Do you offer support beyond one-on-one therapy?
Yes. In addition to individual counseling, Thrive Counseling Services offers couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, telehealth options, psychoeducation, case management, and support resources designed around shared experiences and practical growth.
You do not need to be in individual counseling to attend group therapy or a psychoeducation group. Thrive also offers walk-in clinic support during office hours as a low-pressure first step for individuals who may need help understanding their needs and possible next steps.
Are you an inclusive practice?
Yes. Thrive Counseling Services is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all clients, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and life experiences.
Our team works to create a space where clients feel respected, supported, and able to show up as themselves.
What can I expect when I contact your office for the first time?
When you contact Thrive Counseling Services, our team will work to understand your needs and help connect you with the right therapist, service, or next step.
We know reaching out for therapy can feel overwhelming, so our goal is to make the process as clear, respectful, and helpful as possible.
How do you support continuity of care when changes happen?
Thrive Counseling Services works to make transitions as smooth as possible by helping clients understand their options and connect with appropriate ongoing support.
We also understand that clients’ lives and needs can change over time. Our team follows up when needed and is happy to coordinate care with other providers, treatments, and support systems when appropriate.
What is your approach to practical support between services and formats?
We recognize that different people benefit from different types of care. That is why Thrive Counseling Services offers individual counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, group therapy, telehealth, psychoeducation, case management, and support resources so clients can build a care plan that feels realistic, flexible, and useful in everyday life.
When appropriate, our team may also provide tasks, exercises, or skill-building activities to work on between sessions. These are customized to the client and may help them learn, build, and reinforce practical coping skills.
We are also happy to coordinate care with other providers, treatments, and support systems when appropriate.