Therapist profile
Bertrille Hookfin, LCSW, LICSW
Louisiana
Licensed social worker - anger and stress
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- CredentialsLCSW, LICSW
- LicenseLCSW, Louisiana / 7749; LICSW, Alabama / 5872C
- NPI1760649107
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma support
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 issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day.
Hookfin uses a client-centered stance that begins where the person is. She listens for what is most pressing, then introduces approaches that fit the situation. That may include straightforward cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice physical tension or reactivity before they act. For trauma-related problems she may integrate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, explaining the process and pacing it to the individual's comfort.
Bertrille has worked with people facing parenting stress, caregiving strain, work pressures, and identity questions including LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns. She has experience with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and first responder issues and brings that practical knowledge into sessions.
Her style is down-to-earth and focused on usable strategies. Clients can expect clear options, some skill practice, and collaborative planning rather than abstract explanations. To begin, she asks about current difficulties, what matters most to the client, and what realistic steps feel doable now.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Bertrille often combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's perspective and building practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses to reduce anger and anxiety. EMDR is a structured method used for processing traumatic memories and can help when past events are driving strong emotional reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options, test what fits, and adjust based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant to everyday life.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which remote formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time around work or caregiving duties. Therapists can use exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices between sessions to support progress without promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Alabama
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, relationship issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style?
She takes a client-centered approach and mixes in methods like cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and EMDR when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 22 years of clinical experience working with children and adults and with people who have special needs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW and an LICSW licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for remote work.
How does cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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