SUPPORT FOR EMERGING ADULTS AND PARENTS
The Wise Institute exists to help smart people truly thrive. When a smart mind needs the right tools to shine in school or at work, we provide holistic, brain-based support. Our service lines are thoughtfully designed around neurodivergent strengths, executive function, and social-emotional well-being.
WHY FAMILIES TRUST THE WISE INSTITUTE
Ed.D.
Ivy League Level of Care
25+ Years
Professional Research & Practice
10,000+
Emerging Adults Served
1,500+
Coaches & Faculty Trained
A Clear Path Forward
From a first conversation to customized support.
Two steps leading to one successful journey.
Intake + Assessment
Every journey begins with an intake. Dr. Burns maps the situation with assessments and a conversation, then routes you to the right program and cadence.
Book an Intake
Choose a Semester
Select from a menu of 16-week semester packages based on the cadence that fits your life and goals.
Find Your Fit
One framework, three WISE domains, three life roles. Every line is built on the same four pillars: Work Habits, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Strategic Thinking, and Engagement & Well-Being.
StudentWise
Brain-based strategies for the smart student.
StudentWise helps learners build academic confidence, executive functioning, and self-awareness, so ability translates into results and school becomes a place where they know how to show up.
ParentWise
For the parent supporting a stressed or neurodivergent student.
Parents often need help not because they lack interest or ability, but because the developmental role changes faster than the relationship habits do. ParentWise helps parents shift from managing tasks to mentoring growth, reducing conflict, increasing student success, and building independence.
WorkWise
For emerging adults navigating career, executive function, and well-being.
A professional can be technically competent and still feel uncertain about communication, leadership, or direction. WorkWise helps emerging adults build the internal and practical skills needed for work and well-being: identity, communication, professionalism, work-life balance, and the confidence to lead themselves before leading others.
Semester Options
Every line begins with a one-time intake, then your choice of a 16-week semester package. Switch lines above to compare.
Every semester runs 16 weeks
One-time — intake meeting, assessments, findings review, and a personalized roadmap.
Core
8 sessions
Catalyst
12 sessions
Concierge
16 sessions
Full case management support, capped at 10 students per semester, with direct same or next day access to Dr. Johnna Burns for all sessions, ongoing progress updates, troubleshooting, and coordination.
Network referrals & coordination included with any active semester.
Standalone Add-Ons
Some services stand on their own — available with or without a semester package.
StudentWise
- Tutoring — course & ACT$75 / hr16 hour min. commitment
- IEP / 504 Advocacy$175 / hrPer-meeting package $500
- "How to Student" Masterclass$295 / student3-4 hour focused workshops
- College Admissions$175 / hr8 hour commitment
ParentWise
- IEP / Accommodation Advocacy$175 / hrPer-meeting package $500
- Parent Workshops$225 / family
WorkWise
- Career-Development Workshops$145 / seat
- Life & Work Masterclasses$95 / seat
These standalone services are arranged by request. For details and scheduling availability, contact info@thewiseinstitute.com.
Save When You Bundle
Family Bundle
When more than one client from the same immediate family signs up — two siblings, a parent and a child, or members of a divorced family — every semester package is 10% off.
Let's Talk.
Book a free 15-minute call with Dr. Burns. You share what is going on. She tells you what she sees. No pressure, no commitment.
Serving families throughout Northwest Arkansas and virtually nationwide