Meet Todd and Jessi
Sometimes life hits hard. Whether it’s a past trauma that is showing up in your present or a present situation that you are going through, we are here to help! At Better Together, we believe that with a trust-built counselor/client relationship, we can truly be better together.
Jessi Whetsel, LPC-MH
Originally from Oklahoma, Jessi moved to Watertown in 2019. She received her Masters of Education in School
Counseling from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma and then went on to complete post-graduate hours to obtain her License in Professional Counseling. Within her 21-year counseling career, she has worked as an intermediate and high school counselor, a therapeutic foster care and community-
based counselor, a college campus counselor, and now a private practice counselor.
Jessi is trained the EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) technique, which helps calm the brain while addressing past traumas that may impact the present. One of the key advantages of this approach is that you don't need to recall every detail of the traumatic memory; instead, you allow your brain to navigate the processing of trauma to alleviate current symptoms. In addition EMDR, Jessi employs other therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She working with adolescents (ages 12 and up) and adults across all stages of life.
Todd Whetsel, LMFT LLC
Todd was born and raised in the Watertown area and returned in 2019 after years of professional experience elsewhere. He holds a master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oral Roberts University and has been a therapist for over 25 years. His experience spans therapeutic foster care, residential and acute psychiatric care, community-based counseling, and serving as an Assistant Director of an adult inpatient facility. Now, he brings his expertise to private practice.
Todd is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a technique that helps calm the brain while processing past trauma that may be affecting the present. His therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Additionally, he specializes in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Todd is passionate about working with individuals and families across all ages, helping them heal, grow, and thrive in life
