Bertrille Hookfin, LCSW, LICSW

Bertrille Hookfin is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a person-centered approach to help people manage stress and anxiety. She brings 22 years of practice and keeps the focus on each person's current needs. Sessions aim to meet people where they are and build practical steps forward.

Her work is grounded in Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and acceptance as a path to change. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tackle unhelpful thinking and Mindfulness techniques to ease overwhelming feelings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Motivational Interviewing are part of her toolkit when they match a client's goals.

She has experience supporting children and adults, including people with special needs. That background informs a flexible style that adapts to different life stages and challenges. Her approach is straightforward and gentle, aimed at helping people feel more steady day to day.

Bertrille works in Louisiana and holds the LCSW and LICSW credentials. She speaks English and does not accept international clients at this time. People often bring concerns such as relationships, depression, trauma, grief, parenting stress, sleep or eating issues, substance struggles, attention challenges, and career stress.

Therapy begins by listening closely to what matters most to the person in front of her. From there she and the client create clear, practical steps that fit daily life. The emphasis is on realistic change through acceptance and focused work together.

How her approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy means sessions begin with careful listening and acceptance. The therapist focuses on understanding a person's experience and tailoring the pace and goals to what feels right for them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) brings concrete tools for spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used when past traumatic memories are a focus and the client and therapist agree it may help.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That decision is adjusted over time as progress and new priorities appear.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into work and family life, enable shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and parts of EMDR for online or phone sessions when appropriate, and the therapist will discuss which options suit a client's routine and goals.