Bernell Hornsby

Compassionate counselor blending skills and strengths

LPC Michigan

Experience: 22 years in practice
Focus areas: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Bernell

Bernell Hornsby is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan who draws on 22 years of clinical experience to guide people through relationship, identity, and recovery concerns.

Background and approach

She blends cognitive behavioral strategies with acceptance-based and emotion-focused techniques to help clients address intimacy struggles, trauma and abuse, and challenges tied to sexual orientation and identity. Her practice emphasizes clients' strengths and personal expertise in their own stories while offering practical tools to build confidence and motivation.

Hornsby frames the therapeutic relationship around collaboration and encouragement, acknowledging the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and a range of additional concerns including abandonment, attachment-related difficulties, body image, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Her approach is grounded in accessible, client-centered methods that prioritize clear skills-building alongside deeper emotion-focused exploration.

Integrating therapeutic approaches with online care

Bernell Hornsby commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and managing symptoms. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people in noticing difficult emotions, clarifying values, and taking committed action even when feelings are uncomfortable. Attachment-Based Therapy is another pillar of her work, focusing on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current intimacy and trust.

Choosing the right approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, then recommends methods that fit those priorities rather than prescribing a single path from the start. That partnership helps clients try options and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to attend regularly, fit therapy into busy schedules, and continue work between sessions while using the therapeutic approaches described above.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Bernell Hornsby works with issues including LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with a wider range of related topics such as abandonment, body image, and caregiver stress.

Which therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

She uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to tailor the process to each person.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 22 years of professional work experience supporting clients through a range of relationship and identity concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?

Bernell Hornsby holds an LPC license in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401002145 and practices from Michigan.

Are services offered in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and scheduling.

How is cost structured for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English