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Cory Bedtke, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cory is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cory. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Illinois, Tennessee, and 1 more

Recent reviews

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.

Reviewed December 2024

I have come so far while working with Cory. I really love her input and her insight. I use her tips and worksheets all the time.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Cory

  • 9 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hi there! I am a licensed clinical social worker with 9 years of experience, currently licensed in Illinois, Tennessee, and Maine. I have a Master of Social Work degree from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Education from Illinois Wesleyan University. My social work practice began as a school social worker, providing therapy to students as well as support to their families, but I have been working with BetterHelp since April 2021. In my BetterHelp practice, I enjoy working with individuals in the college and young adult range, as well as folks in middle adulthood. The clients I have served have presented with a wide range of social, emotional, and psychological concerns including social challenges, anxiety, stress, family conflicts, and parenting challenges. I have also worked with people with different neurodivergent classifications such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities as well as other mental health disorders. I have helped many families and individuals who have experienced emotional and physical abuse, a variety of traumas, and stressors stemming from disabilities as well as financial strains.

My counseling style is relaxed, yet attentive and compassionate. I have a strong belief that a therapist should be approachable and that the therapeutic environment should be an inviting setting, particularly for those who are newer to therapy. Throughout the duration of a counseling relationship, I value respectful and direct interactions and enjoy using humor to put my clients at ease. My clinical approach is a combination of the following: client-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy. Though I've received formal education and training in these different approaches, I value making therapeutic concepts and theories simple to understand and easy for clients to apply to their own lives.

For whatever reason you are seeking out therapy, I am here to take the journey with you and I look forward to taking those first steps together.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes ADHD Autism and Asperger Syndrome Body image Communication problems Family problems Immigration issues Intellectual disability Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cory Bedtke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093396764.

  • LCSW · Illinois · 149.021114 · Expires November 2025
  • LCSW · Tennessee · 7749 · Expires January 2025
  • LCSW · Maine · LC21455 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Cory Bedtke

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

32 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Support Understands Amazing Guidance Recommend Comfortable Wonderful Confident

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.

Reviewed December 2024

I have come so far while working with Cory. I really love her input and her insight. I use her tips and worksheets all the time.

Reviewed November 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.

Reviewed July 2024

Cory has helped me in so many way. Building back confidence, restoring self respect, trusting my own judgement. I am so grateful for this platform and for Cory. Her guidance and support has changed my life!

Reviewed March 2024

She is always ready to dig in to whatever is happening that is causing me to feel not content.

Reviewed March 2024

Cory is the best therapist I could have ever asked for!

Reviewed February 2024

She’s fantastic and very flexible when it comes to timing of video chats and messaging

Reviewed January 2024

Cory has been a wonderful counselor and resource for me during an incredibly challenging time in my life. I leave our sessions feeling seen, validated and empowered. She is reliable and flexible with her scheduling appointments.

Reviewed January 2024

Cory is great! She makes me feel heard and doesn't dismiss my feelings and thoughts. She asks great questions and I feel very comfortable sharing things with her. I would highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2023

Cory is fabulous. She’s courteous and kind, funny, all while doing exactly what she’s here to do for you. I am so happy to have found her, she helps me so much. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed May 2023

Cory listens well and gives practical advice that can be used in real-life situations.

Reviewed March 2023

Always awesome working with cory

Reviewed February 2023

Cory is the absolute best! She’s beyond kind, patient, and understanding. She always knows the right thing to say, even in the most difficult of situations. She’s helped me work through the hardest time of my life, and I couldn’t have done any of it without her support, validation, understanding, and guidance.

Reviewed January 2023

She is the best therapist I’ve ever had.

Reviewed November 2022

I can’t even begin to explain how much Cory has helped me! She has always been there when I needed her and didn’t hold back when I needed to See things a different way.

Reviewed November 2022

Cory has been nothing less than a God send for me!

Reviewed July 2022

She’s very helpful and listens to you. Gives great advice

Reviewed May 2022

I am coming back to her after taking a break from therapy. She is wonderful and it is very nice that she already gets me and my issues and understands. She helped me to the point before that I didn’t really need therapy. I know she will help me get through this tough portion too.

Reviewed April 2022

Cory helps you realize the areas in your life effecting you the most, whether good or bad, and helps you outline realistic and reasonable ways to change habits or prepare/cope through life changes and the pressure it brings. Cory makes you confident you can grab a hold of your life and what you’re having trouble tackling.

Reviewed April 2022

Cory was great really supportive And a light to my life She saved my life she’s gave me so much support and care

Reviewed March 2022

All around amazing therapist and person. She is knowledgeable and a great listener. Whenever I have a problem she's able to give me useful advice.

Reviewed March 2022

She’s super kind and caring, understands my needs and works with me to find solutions. She’s really awesome.

Reviewed February 2022

Corey is amazing!

Reviewed February 2022

So far I’ve had a great experience with Cory. She’s very knowledgeable and really understands my situation. Also she offers different techniques on how to deal with certain behaviors. I am very happy with my therapist.

Reviewed February 2022

She has excellent experience with autism spectrum disorder and offers multiple viewpoints and methods to help anyone. I would highly recommend her, she has definitely helped my fiancé and I through some very difficult times.

Reviewed December 2021

Cory is amazing! She provides wonderful advice and helps reframe negative thoughts. I am so happy to have my people that support me in all my different ways.

Reviewed September 2021

Cory does an amazing job at listening to not only the situations you discuss, but also the thoughts and feelings associated with them. She always validates those feelings, and follows up with other perspectives and guidance on addressing them. I’ve only been working with her for a short time, and I have already noticed improvement in my intrusive or negative thoughts.

Reviewed September 2021

I am so happy with the progress I’m making with Cory. She has made me feel comfortable from day one. I am extremely confident in her abilities to help get me where I want to be and I appreciate her support and guidance during my process. I truly feel like she understands me.

Reviewed September 2021

I haven’t been working with Cory for very long, but she’s been fantastic so far. Very attentive and addresses all my concerns, and her advice has already helped greatly improve my mental health.

Reviewed September 2021

Cory has truly changed my life and has made my stress, depression, and anxiety manageable

Reviewed September 2021

I'm new to therapy. At first I was super nervous but she has a way to make you feel comfortable and accepted. I have never once felt judged and I can tell that she tries to understand you

Reviewed July 2021

She is really awesome to talk to. I always learn something with every conversation we have

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cory Bedtke offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cory Bedtke works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Cory Bedtke speak?

Cory Bedtke speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cory Bedtke have?

Cory Bedtke has 9 years of experience.

Where is Cory Bedtke licensed to practice?

Cory Bedtke is licensed to practice in Illinois, Tennessee, and Maine.

Does Cory Bedtke accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cory Bedtke does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Cory Bedtke offer?

Cory Bedtke offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cory Bedtke?

Cory Bedtke can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Cory Bedtke?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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