Dr. Bruce Pedigo , LCSW, LMFT

Dr. Bruce Pedigo holds a Doctorate in Child, Youth, and Family Studies and brings four decades of clinical experience to his work in Florida. He has worked with a wide range of client populations and focuses particularly on children, adolescents, couples, and families, offering assessment and treatment for conditions such as ADD/ADHD, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, conduct disorders, obsessive-compulsive and generalized anxiety, and depressive disorders.

He believes that difficulties seen in children and teens often reflect strains in family relationships and that effective treatment addresses the needs of all family members. That perspective guides his practice toward relational reconciliation and personal restoration, with therapy aimed at repairing connections and improving functioning for each individual and the family system as a whole.

Dr. Pedigo places high value on listening to each person’s story, treating every client as deserving of being heard and respected. His clinical work is driven by compassionate care and adherence to best-practice approaches. He holds LCSW and LMFT credentials - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and is state licensed in Florida. He is also a member of the International Trauma Therapists Association.

Grounded in a Christian worldview centered on his relationship with Jesus Christ, he approaches clients with empathy and authenticity while striving to help them move through difficult situations toward healthier outcomes.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy with Dr. Pedigo

Dr. Pedigo draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. This approach helps clients and families identify patterns of connection and work toward more secure, supportive interactions, especially when attachment concerns or abandonment issues are present.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective and goals lead the work. This method is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating life changes by placing the client’s experience at the center of treatment.

In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT offers concrete tools for changing patterns that contribute to emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Pedigo collaborates with each person and their family to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care. These options provide flexibility and accessibility, allowing licensed professionals and therapists to meet clients where they are and support steady progress over time.