Therapist profile
Bertrille Hookfin, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma-informed methods
About Bertrille
Bertrille Hookfin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Louisiana with 22 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures, and ADHD. Bertrille also lists a range of related focuses including attachment and abandonment issues, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and gender dysphoria. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Bertrille uses an eclectic, client-centered way of working. She begins by meeting people where they are and listening to what matters most. From that starting point she combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, EMDR, and motivational interviewing based on the person's needs. That means sessions often move between practical skill-building and deeper exploration of patterns formed over time.
In practice she helps people break down problems into manageable steps. For example, she may help a parent handle sleep or eating issues, a person cope with loss, or someone reduce anxiety with clear behavioral tasks. She also supports people navigating relationship tension and intimacy-related worries by looking at communication habits and expectations.
Bertrille's background includes work with children and adults with special needs earlier in her career. That experience informs how she frames interventions so they are concrete and usable for daily life. If you want to proceed, follow the site's matching steps to schedule a first appointment.
She offers therapy from a perspective influenced by Carl Rogers' client-centered ideas: accepting where someone is can open the door to change. The focus in sessions is practical, steady, and based on the goals the person brings.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Bertrille combines client-centered listening with practical methods. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's perspective and building a collaborative relationship. It helps people who need a space to sort out feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps and teaches concrete skills for anxiety, depression, sleep, and parenting challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method that helps process distressing memories through structured, phased work when trauma is a main concern.Choosing the right mix is collaborative. She will work with the person to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That selection can shift over time as needs change and progress is assessed together.
The biography does not specify which session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use CBT worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and step-by-step coaching during a regular work break or between errands, which can help apply new habits to everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
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Which issues does she help with around the home?
She works with adults on stress, parenting pressures, relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and related family-origin or blended-family issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She practices an eclectic, client-centered approach that starts with listening. Sessions can include CBT techniques, mindfulness, EMDR elements, and motivational interviewing as relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working with children and adults, including earlier work with people who have special needs.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LCSW and an LICSW licensed in Louisiana. Sessions are provided from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site's scheduling steps.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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