Bertrille Hookfin, LCSW, LICSW - Therapist in Louisiana

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR and mindfulness

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 and has long experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, addictions, and related concerns. Sessions draw on straightforward, practical work rather than jargon.

She uses a client-centered way of working that begins with the person in front of her. That means conversations focus on what matters most to the client and build from their current situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try concrete changes in behavior.

Bertrille also includes EMDR where appropriate to address trauma and painful memories, and she uses mindfulness techniques to help reduce reactivity and improve attention. Motivational Interviewing is part of her toolkit when people want help with change, such as reducing substance use or improving daily routines.

Clients with relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD, or career transitions can expect practical steps and clear discussion about goals. She has worked with people facing complex family-of-origin issues, abandonment, and issues around gender and identity.

Her approach is steady and practical. She aims to clarify problems, try manageable tools, and review what helps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic methods used online and how they help

Bertrille commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's concerns and priorities, with the therapist listening and reflecting so goals become clear. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then tests small behavior changes to reduce anger, anxiety, or low mood.

EMDR is used when memories or traumatic events are driving strong reactions; it involves guided processing of those memories to reduce their intensity. Mindfulness techniques are often added to help lower reactivity and increase awareness of bodily signs that anger is building.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will review your needs and goals and suggest which methods to try first. You and the therapist check progress and adjust methods if something is not working.

Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel. It can allow shorter check-ins, avoid commuting time, and make consistent scheduling simpler while keeping the focus on clear goals and practical tools.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separation Family of origin issues First responder issues ForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Listed in

Louisiana, Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, parenting strain, and career change.

How would she approach issues with anger?

She uses client-centered conversation combined with CBT tools to notice triggers and test new responses. Mindfulness and EMDR may be used where memories or trauma are involved.

How much experience does she have?

She has 22 years of clinical experience working with children and adults and with people who have special needs.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What are the session formats and cost?

Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.