Bruce Engelhard, LICSW, LCSW

Bruce Engelhard is a licensed therapist who lives and works from the mountains of Utah, bringing a strong connection to the outdoors into his clinical work. In addition to his counseling practice he serves as a guide and educator - teaching avalanche education in winter and working as a mountain guide in the backcountry. He has intentionally used outdoor settings as part of his therapeutic work through his private practice Walk & Talk and at walkandtalkhelp.weebly.com.

He has worked with adolescents, families, and adult individuals of all ages and ethnicities for more than 10 years, supporting people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, questions of self worth, ADHD, and other life stressors. His approach to therapy is compassionate, empathetic, and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and acceptance. Bruce emphasizes that while external circumstances often cannot be controlled, individuals can change their attitudes and responses to difficult situations.

Bruce combines a range of therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are, including cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic and client-centered practices, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy. He believes clients have the capacity to lead their own healing path and that the therapeutic dialog will guide the selection of specific strategies and a tailored treatment plan. He encourages anyone seeking more joy and contentment to consider inviting him into their journey and he stands ready to support and empower that work.

Bruce Engelhard holds LICSW and LCSW credentials. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - both indicate advanced clinical social work training to provide therapy.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that align with their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that involve avoidance or uncertainty.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where the person feels heard, respected, and empowered to explore their own goals. This approach supports self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and life transitions by emphasizing empathy and collaboration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and works to replace them with more effective alternatives. CBT is commonly used for mood disorders, anxiety, sleep issues, and anger-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bruce works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy remains client-directed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing sessions to fit around work, family, and location. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats to see what works best, and access licensed professionals from a variety of settings.