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 is licensed as an LMFT and an LCSW - LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and indicates specialized training in family systems and couples therapy, while LCSW means Licensed Clinical Social Worker and denotes advanced clinical social work training. He combines academic preparation with long-term practice to support children, adolescents, couples, and whole families.

He has developed particular expertise in assessing and treating ADD/ADHD, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, conduct disorders, obsessive-compulsive and generalized anxiety, and depressive disorders. His approach views many child and adolescent concerns as intertwined with family dynamics, so interventions often address the needs of multiple family members rather than focusing solely on the individual.

Dr. Pedigo centers his practice on relational reconciliation and personal restoration, working collaboratively with individuals and families to strengthen communication, repair attachments, and resolve conflict. He values hearing each person’s story and strives to be authentically present, combining compassionate care with evidence-informed practice.

He is a member of the International Trauma Therapists Association and brings a perspective informed by his Christian worldview and relationship with Jesus Christ, while maintaining a professional commitment to empathy, clinical competence, and best practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Pedigo integrates several well-established therapeutic approaches to address relational and individual concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and helps repair insecure bonds, which can support work on intimacy, abandonment, and family conflict. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the center of the work, emphasizing empathy and unconditional acceptance so clients feel heard and can explore goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Pedigo works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts interventions as therapy progresses. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment matches each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexible options for connecting with a licensed professional. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to access care from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of support even when life circumstances change.