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- LGBT concerns
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
About Bernell
Bernell Hornsby, LPC, is licensed in Michigan and has 22 years of professional experience. She works with people on LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She describes the client as the expert on their own story and draws on their strengths during sessions.
Hornsby uses a mix of approaches to help people manage current problems and build new patterns. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes. Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods guide conversations about connection and relational patterns.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on talking through what is getting in the way. The therapist listens for patterns with relationships, self-image, and coping skills, and then works with clients to try different ways of responding. Work can include addressing abandonment, commitment concerns, communication problems, and body image issues.
Hornsby also addresses stresses that come with caregiving, aging concerns, and recovery from separation or divorce. She notes additional work with issues such as codependency, control problems, and complex mental health interactions. The approach centers on choosing meaningful actions while attending to attachment needs.
People who speak English can work with her in Michigan. International clients are not accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the therapist's intake steps to begin.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then pick actions that reflect what matters to them. It is useful for motivation, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests new behaviors to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. It is often used for trauma symptoms and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, which can help with intimacy-related issues and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they will choose methods to try and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful in practice.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know the available formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter or more frequent check-ins when useful. They can also reduce the need for being on camera or lower bandwidth demands depending on the chosen format. Licensed professionals can use these options to support consistent progress while fitting sessions into everyday schedules.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works on LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused methods with a client-centered stance.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional experience in practice.
Where is she licensed?
She holds an LPC license in Michigan.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.