Bertrille Hookfin , LCSW, LICSW

Bertrille Hookfin is a licensed clinical social worker with more than two decades of experience helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and a wide range of life changes. She has provided therapy to people across the lifespan, working with children as young as five through adults, and has experience supporting children and adults with special needs. Her practice blends techniques from different therapeutic traditions so that care is tailored to each person's situation and strengths.

Bertrille emphasizes meeting people where they are and building on what already works in their lives. She draws inspiration from humanistic ideas about acceptance, believing that acknowledging who we are can open the door to meaningful change. That ethos guides her collaborative work with individuals and families as they explore coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and address patterns that no longer serve them.

Holders of the LCSW and LICSW credentials, Bertrille brings clinical training and licensed social work experience to her practice. She aims to create a supportive, practical path forward for each person she sees, traveling alongside clients as they work toward greater understanding and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Bertrille Hookfin integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support people working through emotional and practical challenges. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective, offering empathy and acceptance to help build insight and self-compassion. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete strategies to shift those patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also uses EMDR when appropriate, a structured approach that can assist people processing traumatic memories by pairing focused attention with guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. Licensed professionals may recommend EMDR for trauma-related symptoms when it fits a client's history and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Bertrille works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that match their needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals. Online sessions offer practical flexibility - whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from familiar surroundings.