Dr. Bruce Pedigo, LCSW, LMFT

Dr. Bruce Pedigo is a licensed clinician offering help for midlife concerns and a wide range of emotional struggles. He brings 40 years of experience as an LCSW and LMFT and focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and changes common in midlife. He values listening first and makes space for each person's story.

He prefers a practical, relational approach in sessions. Conversations start with the immediate problem and move toward clearer patterns in relationships and behavior. He aims to help people rebuild trust in themselves and in important relationships over time.

Dr. Pedigo draws on approaches that include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Those methods are used to help people manage emotions, change unhelpful thinking, and repair relationship patterns.

He holds a Doctorate with a specialization in Child, Youth, and Family Studies and maintains Florida licensure as a Clinical Social Worker and a Marriage and Family Therapist. His background includes decades of work across many types of clinical concerns, including ADHD, trauma, autism spectrum issues, and substance use.

In sessions he emphasizes being present, listening without judgment, and working toward practical steps. He brings a faith-informed perspective informed by his Christian worldview, but clients decide how faith is used in their work. The first step is a short questionnaire and then scheduling based on the matching process.

How approach and online care can work together

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current behavior and feelings. It helps people understand why they react the way they do in close relationships and can guide changes in trust and connection. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience in the room and on being heard. This approach helps people clarify values and make choices that fit who they are.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals, and preferences, and then suggest one or a mix of approaches to try. Together you can adjust the plan as needs and goals evolve.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can save travel time, allow for shorter check-ins during a workday, or avoid being on camera when you prefer. Licensed professionals can use conversational work, skill practice, and mindfulness exercises in virtual sessions much like in person. Discuss practicalities during the matching and scheduling steps to pick a rhythm that works for everyday life.