- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Self-esteem work
About Bernell
Bernell Hornsby is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 22 years of experience. She works with people facing LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Bernell frames therapy as a practical way to address the problems that show up in daily life.
She treats each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals such as improving relationships, managing past hurts, or building steady confidence. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at producing useful strategies rather than jargon.
Bernell draws on several approaches to support change. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and act on it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused methods guide work on closeness and trust.
Her style centers on practical tools and attention to important life moments. That can mean working through identity and relationship questions, handling the fallout from trauma, or getting unstuck after a big life change. The focus stays on what the person wants to do differently.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. People who are weighing next steps or feeling behind in early adulthood often come with questions about work, relationships, and identity. Bernell helps translate those worries into clear steps to try.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Bernell uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take steps that match their values. ACT often helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about goals, identity, or direction. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that get in the way and to test new ways of acting that can change feelings and results.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Bernell treats that as a team effort - she will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest strategies to try. Adjustments are normal and expected as the therapy progresses.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time for someone balancing school or early career demands. Licensed professionals often use those practical benefits to help people keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, and Emotionally-Focused work in a practical, goal-focused way.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 22 years of professional work experience as an LPC in Michigan.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Michigan and holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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