Bernell Hornsby, LPC
Michigan LPC specializing in trauma and LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- LGBT issues support
- Self esteem and confidence
About Bernell Hornsby
Bernell Hornsby is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 22 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, motivation barriers, and struggles with self esteem and confidence. Her work emphasizes helping individuals recognize and build on their existing strengths so they can move toward more satisfying and meaningful lives.
Hornsby views each person as the expert of their own story and collaborates with clients to explore values, identify goals, and develop practical ways to address obstacles. She brings a respectful, nonjudgmental stance to therapy and aims to create a space where clients can examine painful experiences and develop skills to cope and connect more fully with themselves and others.
Over more than two decades of practice she has guided people through difficult life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, and the long-term effects of trauma. Her background includes work with topics such as attachment concerns, abandonment, body image, caregiving stress, codependency, and a range of relational and personality challenges.
As a Michigan LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - Hornsby combines clinical knowledge with a collaborative, client-centered approach. She encourages the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support as clients work toward greater wellbeing and resilience.
Hornsby views each person as the expert of their own story and collaborates with clients to explore values, identify goals, and develop practical ways to address obstacles. She brings a respectful, nonjudgmental stance to therapy and aims to create a space where clients can examine painful experiences and develop skills to cope and connect more fully with themselves and others.
Over more than two decades of practice she has guided people through difficult life changes, relationship and intimacy issues, and the long-term effects of trauma. Her background includes work with topics such as attachment concerns, abandonment, body image, caregiving stress, codependency, and a range of relational and personality challenges.
As a Michigan LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - Hornsby combines clinical knowledge with a collaborative, client-centered approach. She encourages the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support as clients work toward greater wellbeing and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bernell Hornsby have?
Bernell Hornsby has 22 years of professional experience.
Is Bernell Hornsby a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MI LPC 6401002145.
In which languages does Bernell Hornsby provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Bernell Hornsby located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Bernell Hornsby as my therapist?
You can work with Bernell Hornsby through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bernell Hornsby work with international clients?
Bernell Hornsby does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bernell Hornsby cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Bernell Hornsby integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for issues like anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and helps clients understand and reshape how they connect with others - it is often helpful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship repair.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Hornsby works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as growth and circumstances evolve. Clients are invited to participate actively in that decision making.
Online therapy with Hornsby offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to access support from different locations within Michigan, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Hornsby, use these formats to provide consistent, focused care that adapts to each client’s life.