Waystone Therapy Blog
Insights, Wisdom, and Tips from our Therapists
November 14, 2025 | Karis Rodila, LPC, LMFT | Emotional Regulation
Karis outlines some handy-dandy suggestions for thriving (not just surviving) amidst the stress and chaos of the holidays, including emotional regulation, boundaries, financial tips, and gratitude.
September 29, 2025 | Karis Rodila, LPC, LMFT | Communication
Karis provides some overall guidelines for effective communication to help you express yourself well and resolve your conflicts more effectively. Bonus: two practical, downloadable handouts!
August 27, 2025 | Kiki Leonard, AMFT | Conflict Resolution
Kiki uncovers the difference between the content of conversations – what you’re actually talking about – and deeper layers of meaning-making that transform small issues into major conflicts.
July 29, 2025 | Beth Leonard, LMFT | Values and Ethics
Beth explains how aiming at the moving target of others’ approval, respect, etc. comes at the cost of genuineness, while acting out of personal values and self-leadership promotes authenticity.
June 27, 2025 | Karis Rodila, LPC, LMFT | Relationships
Karis illustrates what boundaries really are, why they’re necessary for healthy relationships, when it’s helpful to set boundaries, and how to effectively put them in place (and hold to them)!
May 9, 2025 | Jessica Chong, AMFT | Cultural Identity and Healing
Jessica shares how embracing the “both/and” (the idea that two seemingly opposed ideas can both be true) helped her make sense of her story as an Asian American child of immigrants.
April 18, 2025 | Kiki Leonard, AMFT | Therapy and Treatment Approaches
Kiki offers insights to make the most of your therapy dollars, such as application between sessions—plus a free, downloadable checklist of interview questions to help you find the right therapist.
March 31, 2025 | Louise Finley, LPC, OMC | Therapy and Treatment Approaches
Louise takes a look at how much vulnerability is (and isn’t) necessary when starting therapy, and she describes brain-based interventions that serve as effective alternatives to traditional talk therapy.
February 28, 2025 | Jessica Chong, AMFT | Emotional Regulation
Jessica explores why feeling our feelings is critical for mental health and relationships, what happens when we ignore our feelings, and some exercises for getting in touch with our emotions.
January 28, 2025 | Beth Leonard, LMFT | Conflict Resolution
Waystone founder Beth Leonard outlines the gap between what we mean to say or do (intent) and how it actually affects our loved ones (impact), along with some helpful tips to close the gap.