About
Specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), they help neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and other emotional regulation challenges, develop the tools they need to heal and thrive. The practice offers 1:1 virtual therapy and DBT skills training groups, catering to individuals in Kansas and North Carolina. Lalanea Chastain, a Level 2 Therapist with the IFS Institute and a Third Wave therapist, blends DBT and IFS to address behaviors causing harm without pathologizing clients. She believes therapy should feel active and useful, offering between-session support and strategies to promote healing. If you're tired of feeling like your emotions are running the show, Balanced Self Therapy invites you to take the wheel and start thriving without dimming your shine.
Insurance & payment
Balanced Self Therapy accepts various insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Anthem EAP, Ascension (SmartHealth), BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Optum, and more. Please contact the practice to confirm specific insurance details.
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Ascension (SmartHealth)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Out of network
Listed fee: $150 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
1:1 Virtual Therapy
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions available for high-feeling adults in Kansas and North Carolina.
DBT Skills Training Groups
Multi-week cycles offering core DBT skills (emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness) in a safe, inclusive, and small group environment.