Lovely to meet you
Hi there! My name is Cory Bedtke, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I enjoy providing therapy from my home to yours, or wherever you are most comfortable! I have ten years of experience in the field of social work, including both school social work and teletherapy with adults. While my practice background has afforded me many opportunities to work with a wide variety of people, I currently focus my practice on folks who are young to middle aged adults (18 through 40s) who are:
Working on improving communication
Dealing with parenting/family challenges
Coping with anxiety
Processing through trauma
Learning to deal with ADHD, Autism, and other forms of neurodivergence
Managing stress
Education & Experience
Loyola University Chicago
Master of Social Work
2013-2015
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Education with Child & Family Concentration, Psychology & Sociology minors
2009-2013
Education
Licenses
Experience
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of Illinois 149.021114
State of Tennessee 7749
State of Maine LC21455
Cory Bedtke, LCSW
Independent practice in partnership with Headway
February 2025-present
BetterHelp
Teletherapy with Adults
2021-Present
School Social Worker
Niles Township District for Special Educ 2017-2021
AERO Special Education Cooperative 2015-2017
My methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
In CBT, we process how our thoughts, feelings, and behavior work together and influence one another. We also work to disrupt pieces of this triangle that are unhelpful to try to dismantle negative cycles that may be plaguing us.
Trauma Focused
Trauma focused treatment aims to help us process traumatic experiences in order to help us heal and reduce the negative impact they may have on us.
Strengths Based
Strengths based therapy plays on your inner strengths and resourcefulness to improve your mental health and challenges you may be working through.
Client Centered
This approach focuses on welcoming you to a nonjudgmental and safe environment where you feel comfortable expressing yourself honestly.
Client on 12/07/2024
I feel very much like Cory understands and connects with me in a way that both validates my experience but also challenges my belief systems that might not be helpful. I would recommend her to anyone.
Client on 07/04/2024
Cory has made a huge difference in my life these past few months and has been a shining light for me in the midst of life’s storms. Particularly through the hardships of my divorce. I am so lucky and thankful to have her as my therapist.
Happy clients
Cory Bedtke, LCSW
Email: therapy@corybedtke.com
Call or text: (312) 324-4842