Bertrille Hookfin, LCSW, LICSW
Client-focused therapist for individuals and families
- Children to adults
- Special needs experience
- Eclectic acceptance-based care
About Bertrille Hookfin
Bertrille Hookfin brings eighteen years of hands-on clinical experience working with clients from childhood through adulthood. She has provided therapy for children and adults with special needs and draws on an eclectic set of techniques to fit each person's unique situation. Her work is grounded in the principle of beginning where the client is - meeting people at their current place and pace rather than imposing a predetermined path.
Bertrille believes that acceptance is a powerful starting point for change, a perspective informed by the humanistic ideas of Carl Rogers about embracing who we are as a catalyst for growth. She frames the therapeutic process as a shared journey, partnering with clients to explore challenges and build toward meaningful shifts over time. Bertrille holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LICSW denotes Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - reflecting formal training and licensing to provide clinical social work services.
Her approach emphasizes respect, collaboration, and practical support, tailoring interventions to each client's strengths, needs, and goals while traveling alongside them through the work of acceptance and change.
Bertrille believes that acceptance is a powerful starting point for change, a perspective informed by the humanistic ideas of Carl Rogers about embracing who we are as a catalyst for growth. She frames the therapeutic process as a shared journey, partnering with clients to explore challenges and build toward meaningful shifts over time. Bertrille holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LICSW denotes Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - reflecting formal training and licensing to provide clinical social work services.
Her approach emphasizes respect, collaboration, and practical support, tailoring interventions to each client's strengths, needs, and goals while traveling alongside them through the work of acceptance and change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bertrille Hookfin have?
Bertrille Hookfin has 22 years of experience in clinical work.
Is Bertrille Hookfin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW. License details are LA LCSW 7749 and AL LICSW 5872C.
In which languages does Bertrille Hookfin provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Bertrille Hookfin located?
Bertrille Hookfin is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with Bertrille Hookfin as my therapist?
You can work with Bertrille Hookfin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bertrille Hookfin work with international clients?
Bertrille Hookfin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bertrille Hookfin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Bertrille Hookfin
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space in which the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach helps people who need understanding and a compassionate partnership to explore identity, relationships, and personal growth.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.
EMDR is a structured method for processing traumatic memories and the distress they cause, using guided attention to help reduce the emotional charge of past experiences and support recovery from trauma and abuse.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. Bertrille and each client assess needs, goals, and preferences together and may blend methods to create a tailored plan; the therapist guides the process while remaining responsive to what works best for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that collaborative work. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging, which can be easier to fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain ongoing connection with licensed professionals and therapists when in-person visits are not possible or convenient.