Bruce Engelhard , LICSW, LCSW

Bruce Engelhard is a licensed clinical social worker based in the mountain regions of Utah who blends clinical practice with outdoor guiding and education. Holding the LICSW and LCSW credentials, he brings 15 years of experience working with adolescents, families, and adults from diverse backgrounds. In addition to his therapeutic work, he teaches avalanche education during the winter months and works as a mountain guide, often using backcountry settings as part of his therapeutic offerings through his private practice, Walk & Talk, with more information at walkandtalkhelp.weebly.com.

His caseload has included a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, addictions, grief, self-worth struggles, ADHD, stress, trauma, and issues related to intimacy and sleep. He also brings experience in hospice and end-of-life counseling, compassion fatigue, prejudice and discrimination, and seasonal affective disorder. Bruce describes his clinical style as compassionate, empathetic, and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and acceptance in the therapeutic relationship.

He believes clients are capable of leading their own healing path and that therapy works best when the client helps determine the direction of treatment. To support that process he integrates multiple modalities, drawing on cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic and client-centered principles, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Across settings and approaches, he aims to support individuals in shifting attitudes, improving coping, and finding greater satisfaction in daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites individuals to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate action, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful steps forward. It is often used to address stress, anxiety, and challenges that interfere with living in line with what matters most.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client is seen as the expert on their own life. This humanistic approach supports self-exploration, self-acceptance, and gradual change by following the client’s pace and priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, helping people develop more effective coping strategies for mood, anxiety, and daily challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bruce works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Bruce is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to connect from familiar surroundings. These options provide flexibility in timing and format, helping clients maintain continuity of care even when in-person sessions are not practical.