Bernell Hornsby, LPC
Compassionate counselor helping reshape life stories
Details
| Name | Bernell Hornsby |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 22 |
About Bernell
Bernell Hornsby is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan with 22 years of clinical experience. She centers conversations on each person's story and helps people notice strengths they already have. Bernell aims to make the first step toward change feel doable and supported.
Her approach is grounded in Narrative ideas - she invites clients to tell and reframe their life stories to reduce shame and open up choices. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people name values and take meaningful action, and Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in relationships and closeness.
Background and approach
Clients come for a range of concerns, including LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy questions, and struggles with self-esteem or motivation. Bernell also works with people facing changes like divorce, caregiving stress, aging concerns, or recovery from abandonment and trust wounds. She pays attention to how life history shapes current choices.
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. Conversations aim to build small, steady habits, shift unhelpful stories, and improve communication where it's needed. Bernell uses plain language and a calm, steady pace so people can make sense of painful or confusing experiences.
Her work tends to be collaborative. She invites people to set goals, try different strategies, and reflect on what feels useful. The emphasis is on real-day changes that match the person’s values and life situation.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues among the things Bernell works with, alongside the areas below.
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Bernell among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Bernell directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Bernell directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values-based approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It can be useful for low motivation, life transitions, and self-esteem work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people name how those patterns affect trust and intimacy. Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on goals, needs, and what feels most helpful. This often means trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting based on results. Online formats make connecting easier across busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for relationship and attachment work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, journaling prompts, and ongoing encouragement between sessions, adding flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or unpredictable days.Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy here?
You can bring issues like LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy questions, low self-esteem, or coping with life changes. Additional areas include abandonment, caregiver stress, divorce, body image, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Therapy blends Narrative approaches with acceptance and values work and attention to attachment patterns. Sessions focus on telling and reframing personal stories, naming values, and improving relationship patterns.
What is Bernell's professional background?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has 22 years of professional work experience supporting people with a variety of life and relationship issues.
Where is this therapist based and licensed?
The clinician is licensed in Michigan and practices with that state credential, listed as MI LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client best.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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