Therapist profile
Dr. Bruce Pedigo, LCSW, LMFT
Dr. Bruce Pedigo, LCSW, LMFT - Family and parenting concerns
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- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Parenting support topics
About Bruce
Dr. Bruce Pedigo is a Florida-licensed clinician with a Doctorate in Child, Youth, and Family Studies and 40 years of practice. He holds both LCSW and LMFT credentials and focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting, trauma, depression, addictions, grief, and attention-related challenges. He practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
He approaches problems as linked to the relationships around them rather than as isolated symptoms. He listens for each person’s story and works with individuals to address how family dynamics affect behavior, mood, and coping. Sessions emphasize clear communication and practical ways to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning.
Dr. Pedigo uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness. He blends these to help people notice patterns, build new habits, and manage strong emotions. Treatment often includes skills practice and discussion of real-life interactions at home and work.
He has long experience assessing developmental and mood concerns, attention disorders, autism spectrum issues, and substance problems. His background includes work with adoption and foster care topics, blended family dynamics, and separation or divorce challenges. He frames goals around improving relationships and restoring personal stability.
To begin, users follow the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Pedigo draws on attachment-based work to look at how connection and trust affect behavior. That approach helps when worry or conflict seems tied to relationship patterns and parenting interactions.He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change small daily habits. CBT-style work focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage anger.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not spelled out in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel. The therapist will discuss how to structure appointments to match work, family, and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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Which family and parenting issues are addressed here?
He works with stress, parenting strain, relationship conflict, family communication, and related areas such as adoption, blended family issues, and attachment concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He listens for each person's story and focuses on how relationships shape problems. Sessions combine client-centered listening with skills-based techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working on child, adolescent, and family-related topics and broader mood and behavior concerns.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and as an LMFT and practices in Florida.
Can non-English speakers use his services?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
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