Our Team

Meet our therapists

Better Headspace is a growing, trauma-informed group practice. Each of our therapists brings their own background and areas of focus — find the person who feels like the right fit, and reach out.

Cori Ettelson, LPC
Founder

Cori Ettelson

Licensed Professional Counselor · LPC

  • Trauma
  • EMDR
  • IFS
  • Relationship recovery

Founder of Better Headspace with over 15 years of experience. Trauma-informed and attachment-focused, with a specialty in healing after abusive and unhealthy relationships.

Samantha Desch

Samantha Desch

Pre-Licensed Counselor · Working toward LAPC

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life transitions
  • Identity

A former educator turned counselor with a warm, collaborative, practical style. Draws on ACT, CBT, and mindfulness to help clients move toward a more authentic, fulfilling life.

Ann Werntz

Ann Werntz

Pre-Licensed Counselor · Working toward LAPC

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Parenting
  • Neurodivergent & ADHD

A warm, experienced counselor with a special interest in supporting parents and neurodivergent clients. Draws on CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused therapy.

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