Dr. Bruce Pedigo

Dr. Bruce Pedigo is a licensed therapist in Florida who helps people cope with anger, stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, addictions, and other life challenges. He brings 40 years of clinical experience and works with individuals facing parenting, intimacy, and mood concerns. Dr. Pedigo values hearing each person's story and treats people with empathy and respect.

He holds a Doctorate in Child, Youth, and Family Studies and carries both LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) credentials. His practice focuses on how individual problems often connect to family relationships. He emphasizes listening first, then working with clients to repair relationships and restore personal well-being.

In sessions he uses a mix of proven methods such as attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness. He aims to help people manage strong feelings, change unhelpful thinking, and build better ways to communicate with others. Practical skills and real-life homework are common parts of the work.

Dr. Pedigo often frames goals around improving day-to-day functioning - sleep, eating, parenting, and managing impulses or cravings. He discusses options with each person and tailors the approach to what fits their life and values. His background includes extensive work with child and adolescent concerns alongside adult relationship issues.

People who choose him can expect a straightforward, compassionate clinician who listens closely and focuses on concrete steps for change. He grounds his work in a Christian worldview and brings that perspective gently when it is relevant to a client's goals.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It helps people understand how early bonds shape current reactions and offers ways to change relationship habits that fuel anger or distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger by practicing new skills and trying small behavior experiments between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily challenges, then suggest which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively and adjust the plan as needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since this profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the settings where problems happen and bring real-life situations into discussion.