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LICSW, LCSW

Bruce Engelhard, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationUtah
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Bruce

Bruce Engelhard is a licensed social worker with 15 years of clinical experience based in Utah. He combines formal social work training (LICSW, LCSW) with a background as an outdoor guide and educator, bringing a practical, experiential sensibility to therapeutic work.

Background and approach

Over more than a decade he has supported adolescents, families, and adults across a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and self-esteem challenges. His style is compassionate, empathetic, and interactive, emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and acceptance.

Bruce draws from multiple evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral and acceptance-based practices, attachment and client-centered perspectives, and mindfulness to tailor a plan that fits each person’s needs. He frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the client’s values and goals guide the path forward.

Outside of standard sessions he has integrated outdoor experiences into his work for years and continues to teach and guide in mountain settings. Those real-world experiences inform his belief that small shifts in attitude and coping can create meaningful change, and he aims to support clients in finding greater daily enjoyment, resilience, and purpose.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Bruce integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that can translate well to remote work. ACT emphasizes identifying personal values and building committed actions toward those values, helping with issues like depression, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT focuses on recognizing unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms such as worry, insomnia, and anger.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and life context, adapting techniques over time so the plan reflects what is actually helping the client make progress.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow for consistent contact when schedules or location make in-person work difficult, and they support using interactive tools, mindfulness practices, and skills coaching between meetings to reinforce progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
His work is compassionate and interactive, combining client-centered listening with methods from ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-informed practices to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of professional experience supporting adolescents, families, and adults with a variety of mental health and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in Utah and holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW with licence details listed as DC LICSW LC200002022 and UT LCSW 6333901-3501.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Hospice and end-of-life counselingPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Utah, District of Columbia

Languages

English

What Bruce can help with

Bruce Engelhard works with clients on relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and ADHD.

Bruce works with adolescents, families, and adult individuals of all ages and ethnicities.

Bruce works with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression.

How Bruce approaches therapy

Bruce's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Bruce is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Utah, with 15 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Bruce aims to support and empower you.