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Bernell Hornsby, LPC

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasLGBT, Trauma and abuse, and Intimacy-related issues
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Bernell

Bernell Hornsby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of clinical experience who brings a collaborative, strengths-focused approach to therapy.

Background and approach

She emphasizes Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside other evidence-informed methods to help clients explore internal parts, build self-compassion, and address patterns that interfere with relationships and wellbeing. Bernell frames clients as experts in their own stories and works to amplify existing resilience while guiding practical change.

Her practice centers on issues such as LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship challenges, self-esteem, and navigating life transitions. She also addresses related areas including attachment wounds, communication and commitment problems, body image, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Sessions aim to combine empathy with interventions drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered principles so goals feel achievable and personally meaningful. Clients can expect a supportive therapeutic partner who values courage and growth.

Bernell offers a patient, respectful stance that helps people move from stuck patterns toward clearer values and more effective coping. Her work is grounded in decades of experience and a belief that meaningful change is possible when therapy builds on each person’s strengths.

Integrating Internal Systems and Acceptance in Online Care

Bernell commonly uses Internal Family Systems to help people understand and work with different inner parts, fostering greater self-leadership and compassion for difficult emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her toolkit, teaching values-based action and mindfulness skills to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful engagement.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods such as IFS or ACT to fit the person’s situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for connecting from different locations via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules and life transitions, and allow licensed professionals to use a range of interventions in ways that suit each client’s pace and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Bernell commonly address?
Her practice focuses on LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to attachment, communication, and caregiver stress.
What therapeutic approaches inform her work?
She blends Internal Family Systems with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to each person.
How long has she been practicing?
She brings 22 years of professional experience working with a range of relational and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LPC credential in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401002145 and practices from that state.
Does she provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping 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