Bruce Engelhard , LICSW, LCSW

Bruce Engelhard is a licensed therapist based in the mountains of Utah who combines clinical practice with outdoor guiding and education. As a Guide and Educator he teaches avalanche education during winter months and works as a mountain guide leading people into the backcountry, and he has long integrated the natural environment into his therapeutic work. His private practice, Walk & Talk, reflects that outdoor emphasis and is described online at walkandtalkhelp.weebly.com.

He has worked with adolescents, families, and adults of diverse ages and backgrounds for 15 years, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, self-worth, ADHD, and a range of other life challenges. His practice also includes hospice and end-of-life counseling, support for prejudice and discrimination issues, and seasonal affective disorder.

Bruce’s therapeutic style is compassionate, empathetic, and interactive. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and acceptance while encouraging clients to lead their own healing process. He draws on a blend of approaches - including cognitive-behavioral techniques, humanistic and client-centered perspectives, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and acceptance and commitment therapy - tailoring the work to each person’s needs. He believes that changing one’s attitude and responses to difficulties can open the way to greater contentment and renewed enjoyment in daily life. Bruce holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW, meaning he is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Therapeutic approaches for online and outdoor care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It supports work with anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment challenges by building psychological flexibility.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections. It can help with relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, grief, and family dynamics by fostering awareness and more secure ways of relating.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and is approached collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend consistently around work, family, and other commitments, and they expand access for clients who benefit from remote care while still working with licensed professionals.