Psychotherapy Practice – Wise Mind, Wise Life at NorthStar Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) anchors the clinical work at Wise Mind, Wise Life at NorthStar Therapy, a psychotherapy practice in Wichita, Kansas. Led by Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC (Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), the practice is located at 2400 N. Woodlawn Blvd., Suite 110, Wichita, KS 67220, and serves adults, teens, families, and couples.
Spradlin identifies as the only therapist in Wichita to have completed intensive training directly with DBT founder Marsha Linehan. This specialization forms the clinical core of the practice. Treatment modalities include DBT, mindfulness-based therapy, and Christian counseling. Clinical focus areas include emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, and relationship dynamics. The practice aims to help clients reduce emotional reactivity and build greater stability in day-to-day functioning.
A specialized adolescent program called “Wabi-Sabi DBT for Teens” is offered as a distinct track for teenage clients, applying DBT principles to the particular challenges of adolescence, including emotional intensity and interpersonal difficulties. The practice states that this program is designed to support teens in developing emotional regulation and coping skills within a DBT framework. The program’s name reflects a philosophical orientation toward imperfection and self-acceptance alongside skills training.
Beyond direct therapy, Spradlin is an author and educator in the DBT field. He published “Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life: How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Can Put You in Control” and is co-authoring “The DBT Skills Workbook for ADHD Adults.” The practice also provides continuing education, consulting, and speaking services for professionals and organizations interested in DBT applications.
All services are delivered via telehealth, per a notice on the site reflecting a shift to remote delivery in response to COVID-19. No in-person session availability is listed in the current site content. Insurance acceptance and self-pay rates are not specified on the site. Contact: phone 316.260.1127, email scott@wisemindwiselife.com. No year of establishment is stated.