Therapist profile
Bruce Engelhard, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW counsellor - Relationship and Family concerns
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- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Bruce
Bruce Engelhard is a licensed clinical social worker with both a DC LICSW and a Utah LCSW and has practiced for 15 years. He lists relationship, family, grief, parenting, ADHD, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related concerns among his focus areas. He is based in Utah and conducts work in English.
Bruce brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. He keeps conversations direct and interactive. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as tools to support people. He emphasizes helping clients notice patterns, try small behavioral shifts, and practice skills between meetings.
His background includes guiding and teaching avalanche education and mountain guiding in Utah. He has long used outdoor settings as part of his practice and named his private practice Walk & Talk. Over his career he has worked with adolescents, families, and adults on issues including depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-worth, and ADHD.
In sessions he focuses on clear goals and practical steps. He helps people talk through relationship strain, parenting stress, grief and life transitions. Sessions mix discussion with skill practice drawn from CBT, mindfulness, ACT, and DBT-informed strategies.
People who prefer straightforward language and a collaborative approach may find his way of working fitting. He asks clients to help direct which methods feel most useful, and he adjusts the plan as progress and needs change.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where shifting behavior matters more than changing every thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and practical skills to change behaviors and reduce distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, sleeping problems, stress, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person's situation. The plan can change over time based on what helps most, and clients are invited to give feedback about what feels useful.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Many people use remote sessions to fit therapy into work and family routines, make shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoid travel time. Online sessions can also make it easier to continue work when facing grief, caregiving demands, or seasonal challenges. Licensed professionals typically adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote meetings so practical skill practice can continue between sessions.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Utah, District of Columbia
Languages
English
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What issues does he help with related to home life?
He lists relationship, family, parenting, grief, and intimacy-related issues among his areas of focus.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a direct, interactive way using practical exercises and conversational coaching to address problems.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 15 years of experience working with adolescents, families, and adults.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds DC LICSW and Utah LCSW credentials and is based in Utah.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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