Cori Ettelson

I’m Cori — a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Better Headspace. I hold two master’s degrees from Arcadia University — one in Counseling Psychology and one in Education — and I’m a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. My clinical training includes EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and somatic modalities.

My work is trauma-informed and attachment-focused. I’m especially drawn to working with adults healing from abusive and unhealthy relationships — it’s a population I’ve come to consider a specialty, and one I’ll always make space for. I also work with people navigating the lasting impact of early experiences and the patterns that quietly shape adult life — how we love, how we cope, and how we show up in our closest relationships.

Life is hard, and we need each other. I believe people heal through the helping relationship — that real change happens when we feel genuinely seen, understood, and not alone in what we’re carrying.

Therapy with me isn’t about following a script — it’s about understanding you. I’ll validate your experience and gently challenge you when it’s helpful. I draw from different approaches based on what fits you, rather than the other way around. Together, we build insight, develop tools that feel usable in real life, and work toward a deeper understanding of yourself.

With over 15 years of experience, I’ve grown Better Headspace into a trauma-informed group practice built around shared values and a commitment to meaningful, high-quality care.