- Years in practice
- 22
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Louisiana, Alabama
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Bertrille
Bertrille Hookfin is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a client-centered approach to help parents and caregivers manage the daily pressures of raising children. She combines practical methods with steady listening so parents can find clearer ways to handle stress and relationship strain.
Her style is direct, calm, and focused on small changes that fit real life.rrWith 22 years of experience, Bertrille draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Background and approach
She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and mindfulness practices to restore calm.
When trauma is part of someone's story, she may integrate gentle EMDR elements alongside motivational strategies to support forward movement.rrBertrille has worked with people across a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
She also helps with practical stresses such as caregiver burden, sleep and eating difficulties, and career transitions. Her work honors where someone is right now while encouraging realistic steps forward.rrClients can expect sessions that focus on skills they can try between meetings, plus space to talk through hard emotions.
She uses language that parents understand and offers concrete tools for home routines, communication, and coping with big changes.rrBertrille practices in Louisiana and offers services in English. She holds the LCSW credential in Louisiana and the LICSW credential in Alabama.
What Bertrille works with
Everything Bertrille lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Bertrille helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Bertrille lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Bertrille commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so parents can feel heard and notice what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, then practicing small changes at home to improve routines and emotion regulation.rrShe also uses EMDR-informed methods when trauma is part of the picture, applying safe, paced techniques to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. These approaches can help with anxiety, parenting stress, grief, and sleep or eating disruptions when adapted for an online format.rrFinding the right approach is part of the process. Bertrille collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily life. Together they try tools, check what helps, and adjust the plan over time so therapy fits the family's schedule and needs.rrOnline sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill teaching and role play. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let parents share quick updates, ask questions between meetings, and keep momentum during busy weeks.Questions people ask about Bertrille
What kinds of parenting concerns are addressed?
She helps with common parenting stresses like sleep and eating problems, behavior challenges, and managing anger. She also supports parents coping with grief, trauma, or life transitions that affect parenting.
How would you describe the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is client-centered and focused on practical tools. Sessions mix listening with skills practice and gentle direction to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
Bertrille has 22 years of clinical experience working with children and adults, including those with special needs, and brings an eclectic approach to therapy.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She holds LCSW in Louisiana and LICSW in Alabama and is based in Louisiana for practice and services.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What online or remote session formats are available?
Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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