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Dr. Bruce Pedigo, LCSW, LMFT
Florida
Dr. Bruce Pedigo LCSW LMFT - Stress and Relationship help
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-based methods
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Bruce
Dr. Bruce Pedigo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 40 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and related areas that affect everyday life.
He describes therapy as a practical process of listening to a person’s story and identifying the patterns that keep problems going. Sessions tend to concentrate on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and on finding steps that change those patterns. He uses straightforward discussion and active techniques rather than abstract language.
Dr. Pedigo draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with attachment-informed ideas and client-centered ways of working. He also uses elements from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help with emotional regulation and coping skills. These approaches are applied to issues such as ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
He practices from a perspective shaped by many years with children, adolescents, and adults, and by a background in child, youth, and family studies. That background informs how he understands problems that involve relationships and communication. He emphasizes concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and Dr. Pedigo does not accept international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Pedigo commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions focus on concrete skills and short experiments to change thinking and behavior, which can fit well into weekly online meetings.He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how relationship patterns form and repeat. This approach helps when relationship history and communication problems affect present-day reactions. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his style as well, meaning sessions include time to tell one’s story and be heard before moving to practical steps.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He aims to collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to try based on goals, current problems, and personal preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made.
The practical benefits of remote sessions depend on current offerings, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with him after the matching questionnaire to confirm which session formats are offered and to plan how therapy will fit into daily life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues listed in his profile.
How does he approach therapy in practical terms?
He listens to a person’s story, identifies unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and uses concrete steps to change how those patterns play out day to day.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He holds a doctorate with a specialization in Child, Youth, and Family Studies and has 40 years of clinical experience working across client populations.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is an LCSW and an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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