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Dr. Bruce Pedigo

Dr. Bruce Pedigo

Therapist · Florida

Compassionate therapist with 40 years experience

  • Relationship focus
  • Skill-based methods
  • Longstanding experience

About Bruce

Dr. Bruce Pedigo is a licensed therapist in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and money and financial issues. He brings 40 years of experience as both a clinical social worker and a marriage and family therapist. He listens closely to each person’s story and treats concerns with straightforward attention and care.

He uses practical, relationship-focused methods to address problems that affect daily life. Sessions center on understanding patterns that cause conflict or distress. He works with clients on improving communication, managing emotions, and building skills to handle change.

Dr. Pedigo draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current struggles. He also uses client-centered listening to keep the focus on each person’s priorities. Cognitive behavioral tools help people spot unhelpful thoughts and learn different behaviors.

He has longstanding experience with child, adolescent, and couple topics, and with conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, anxiety, and mood disorders. Those interests inform how he supports adults who are coping with related stresses and family dynamics.

His practice reflects a compassionate approach influenced by his Christian worldview. He aims to be present and authentic, and to help clients find practical paths toward healthier relationships and calmer daily lives.

How approach and online work come together

Dr. Pedigo commonly uses attachment-based ideas to explore how early relationships affect current patterns. This approach looks at connection and trust, and helps people understand why they react a certain way in relationships.

He also uses client-centered methods that keep the conversation focused on each person’s goals. That means sessions start by hearing your story and shaping the work around what matters most to you. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when helpful to spot unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors for anxiety, mood, and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as progress is made.

If you are interested in online options, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist during the matching and scheduling steps to learn which formats are currently offered and what will best suit your routine.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionAddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, addictions, grief, and money and financial issues among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a direct, listening-centered style focused on each person’s story and priorities. Sessions emphasize practical skills and clearer communication.

How much experience does he have?

He has 40 years of clinical experience working across many client groups and presenting issues.

What credentials and location apply to this clinician?

He holds credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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