- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Trauma informed EMDR
About Bertrille
Bertrille Hookfin is an LCSW, LICSW social worker based in Louisiana with 22 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and many other concerns as areas she addresses. Bertrille works with people across a broad range of life challenges and offers practical help for everyday struggles.
She uses an eclectic mix of approaches and often begins by finding out where a person is right now. That means listening to what feels most urgent and working from that starting point. Sessions typically focus on clear goals such as managing anxiety, improving sleep, coping with loss, or addressing substance use patterns.
Bertrille draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related work and mindfulness practices to support attention and stress regulation. Motivational interviewing appears when people want help making changes and need practical encouragement.
Her background includes work with children and adults, and experience supporting people with special needs. She has spent many years helping those managing caregiver stress, first responder issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, and gender dysphoria among other focused topics.
Sessions are offered in English from Louisiana. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches fit into online work
Bertrille commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR as part of her practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following what the person brings to the session, which helps when someone needs to talk through social anxiety or relationship worries. CBT focuses on spotting and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for panic, worry, and performance fears. EMDR is an approach used for processing trauma-related memories and intense distress, and it can be applied when traumatic events underlie anxiety or panic.Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. She will discuss the options, ask about goals and preferences, and suggest a plan. Together they adjust methods as needed so techniques match what feels practical and doable for the client.
The original biography does not list which online formats she offers, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, or let someone choose a session that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals can use a mix of discussion, practical CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused work adapted to remote sessions.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, and many related topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an eclectic approach that starts where the client is and mixes client-centered listening with active techniques like CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience working with children and adults, including people with special needs.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW, LICSW practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.