Bertrille Hookfin, LCSW, LICSW

Bertrille Hookfin is a licensed clinical social worker who meets clients where they are and supports growth through acceptance and practical strategies. She uses an eclectic mix of therapeutic methods tailored to each person, honoring the belief that accepting who we are can open the door to meaningful change. With 18 years of experience, she has worked with children as young as five and with adults, including those with special needs, across a wide range of concerns such as trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, grief, and life transitions.

Her practice centers on collaboration and respect - she listens first, then helps shape goals and interventions that fit each client’s unique situation. Bertrille holds both LCSW and LICSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - reflecting advanced training and clinical practice in social work. She invites clients to begin from their current strengths and challenges and travels alongside them through the process of acceptance, insight, and change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Bertrille Hookfin draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR to address a broad range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience without judgment and building a supportive relationship that helps clients identify their own goals and strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people recognize unhelpful thoughts and patterns and learn practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact, which can be helpful for trauma and abuse related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Bertrille will work with each client to explore which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to match the individual rather than insisting on a single method.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule care around daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access therapy from different locations. The range of options supports varied communication styles and helps clients engage in ways that feel most comfortable and practical.