- Licensed inFlorida
- LicenseSW1455, MT1008
- NPI 1447452230
- Experience40+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Bruce
Dr. Bruce Pedigo helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, depression, addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life transitions. He also addresses ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a range of attachment and family-related issues.
He works from Florida and brings 40 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He listens for each person’s story and creates space for straightforward, honest conversation.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what is happening now and what practical steps can help. He aims to restore relationships and improve day-to-day functioning rather than use jargon-filled explanations. Dr.
Pedigo draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior. He also uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. When helpful, he applies cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behavior strategies to manage strong emotions.
His background spans work with children, adolescents, and adults, and includes attention to adoption and foster care, autism spectrum concerns, blended family challenges, and substance issues. The approach is collaborative: he partners with people to set goals and measure progress in clear, concrete ways.
People who meet with him can expect respectful listening, a focus on practical coping skills, and attention to repairing important relationships. Sessions are offered through a mix of online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Credentials
- LCSW (Florida)
- License SW1455 · expires March 2027
- LMFT (Florida)
- License MT1008 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1447452230 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Bruce lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Bruce names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and skills work online
Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior, helping people understand what drives their reactions and close relationships. Client-centered therapy focuses on the persons concerns and priorities, giving the client a central role in setting goals and guiding sessions. Cognitive behavioral techniques involve identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical experiments to change behaviors and mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist partners with clients to figure out which methods fit best for their needs and goals, and adjusts plans over time. That collaborative process helps make sure interventions stay useful as issues evolve.
Online therapy with Dr. Pedigo is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people have a face-to-face conversation from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter updates, coaching between sessions, or when writing helps express thoughts. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines and to keep momentum between meetings.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Dr. Pedigo address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He listens for each persons story and works in a straightforward, collaborative way. Therapy focuses on repairing relationships and building practical coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues across child, adolescent, and adult concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment 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.
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