- 40 years experience
- Family and relationships
- Child and adolescent focus
About Bruce
Dr. Bruce Pedigo is a clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist with four decades of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, addiction, and other life disruptions. He practices in Florida and brings a calm, listening-first approach to sessions.
He believes people need to be heard and understood. He begins by inviting each person to tell their story and pays close attention to how relationships affect everyday problems. That focus often shapes the goals he and a client set together.
His work emphasizes practical steps and clearer communication. He combines approaches that look at attachment and relationships, current thoughts and behaviors, and skills for managing intense emotions. Sessions are aimed at helping people restore relationships and improve daily functioning.
Dr. Pedigo holds a doctorate in Child, Youth, and Family Studies and is licensed in Florida as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT. He has long experience addressing child and adolescent concerns alongside adult issues, and he draws on that background when appropriate.
He integrates compassion with straightforward talk and problem solving. He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on practical change. People who want a therapist who listens, asks clear questions, and works toward realistic goals may find his approach helpful.
He believes people need to be heard and understood. He begins by inviting each person to tell their story and pays close attention to how relationships affect everyday problems. That focus often shapes the goals he and a client set together.
His work emphasizes practical steps and clearer communication. He combines approaches that look at attachment and relationships, current thoughts and behaviors, and skills for managing intense emotions. Sessions are aimed at helping people restore relationships and improve daily functioning.
Dr. Pedigo holds a doctorate in Child, Youth, and Family Studies and is licensed in Florida as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT. He has long experience addressing child and adolescent concerns alongside adult issues, and he draws on that background when appropriate.
He integrates compassion with straightforward talk and problem solving. He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on practical change. People who want a therapist who listens, asks clear questions, and works toward realistic goals may find his approach helpful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Florida, Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Dr. Pedigo frequently uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationships and early patterns affect current interactions. This approach helps people understand why they react a certain way and supports rebuilding trust and connection.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that maintain problems. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and many everyday struggles.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and the problems you bring, and then collaborate on which methods feel most helpful. This makes sessions more relevant and practical for each person.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work, school, or caregiving routines. Online meetings can make shorter check-ins simpler, reduce travel time, and allow therapy to happen from a familiar setting while keeping the focus on progress and skills practice.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, sleep and eating issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He listens first and invites each person to tell their story. Therapy emphasizes clear communication, practical steps, and rebuilding relationships where needed.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience working across many presenting concerns and age groups.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.