Bruce Engelhard

Bruce Engelhard is a licensed therapist based in Utah. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and has 15 years of experience. He blends outdoor experience with clinical work and often uses nature as part of his practice.

He describes his style as compassionate, empathetic, and interactive. Sessions focus on respectful listening and practical next steps. He encourages clients to take the lead in their healing and helps them find workable tools for daily life.

Bruce has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. He also lists experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling, seasonal affective disorder, prejudice and discrimination, and compassion fatigue.

His approach draws from several methods, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based work, and client-centered care. He combines these approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a single fixed method.

Sessions emphasize clear goals, hands-on strategies, and conversational collaboration. Bruce encourages small, doable changes that can improve daily wellbeing and help people cope with life transitions and loss. To begin, he asks people to share their concerns and priorities so they can build a plan together.

How therapy approaches fit into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on what matters most. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and big life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is about identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different actions to change mood and behavior. It can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep issues, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they will pick or blend methods that match the person’s needs and day-to-day life, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you want online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets conversations continue when life events or mobility make in-person meetings harder. The focus remains on practical tools, clear goals, and collaborative planning that carry into everyday routines.