- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Bernell
Bernell Hornsby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 22 years of clinical experience. She focuses on LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Bernell works with adults who are carrying guilt, shame, or regret and who want to address how those feelings affect relationships and daily life.
She uses straightforward, person-centered work that treats the client as the expert in their own story. Sessions look at specific patterns that keep someone stuck, such as avoidance, self-blame, and shame about desires or past choices. Bernell draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Attachment-based ideas are also part of her method. That means looking at how early relationships shape how people approach closeness, trust, and emotional safety now. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps when discussions turn toward hurt, anger, or grief, and it supports clearer emotional expression.
Bernell often brings mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills into sessions. These tools help with staying present, noticing painful feelings without getting overwhelmed, and choosing actions that match a person’s values. Clients work on practical steps they can try between meetings.
Her style is direct but respectful. Bernell aims to help people make sense of the guilt or shame they carry and to develop concrete ways to move forward. She asks clients to set clear goals and tracks progress as therapy continues.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Bernell uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy as part of her work. ACT focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choosing actions that match what matters most. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust, closeness, and reactions in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone join a session without traveling. Many people find that having therapy where they already live helps them practice new skills in everyday situations, and Bernell uses exercises from CBT, ACT, and emotion-focused work to support that practical application.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she work with?
She works with guilt and shame tied to relationships, past actions, identity, and intimacy concerns. This includes how those feelings affect daily life and self-esteem.
How would she approach shame from childhood?
She uses attachment-based ideas and emotionally focused methods to look at early relationship patterns. The goal is to understand how those early wounds still influence feelings and behavior now.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person-centered and practical. She combines CBT, ACT, and emotion-focused approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and actions.
What experience does she bring?
She brings 22 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Much of her work has involved trauma, intimacy issues, and LGBT-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and what languages are supported?
She is licensed as an LPC in Michigan and conducts sessions in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to clients within the therapist's practice region.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s location within Michigan.
How do I get started if I want to try therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.