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Dr. Bruce Pedigo

Dr. Bruce Pedigo

Florida

Compassionate clinician focused on relationships and sleep

  • 40 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW, LMFT
License
LCSW, Florida · SW1455; LMFT, Florida · MT1008
NPI
1447452230
Based in
Florida
  • Experienced therapist
  • Relationship-focused
  • Practical strategies

About Bruce

Dr. Bruce Pedigo helps people facing sleep problems, anxiety, stress, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. He is listed for Sleep and rest work and brings four decades of clinical experience to common life struggles. Dr. Pedigo holds LCSW and LMFT credentials and practices in Florida. He speaks English and uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to identify what matters most to each client.

He begins by listening to each person’s story. He believes problems in children and adolescents often connect to family relationships. Sessions focus on what is happening now and how family patterns affect daily life. The aim is clearer communication and practical steps to reduce conflict and improve routines, including sleep habits.

Dr. Pedigo uses approaches that emphasize relationships, personal choice, and skills practice. He brings attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavior strategies, dialectical behavior tools, and mindfulness when helpful. He frames these methods simply and works with clients to pick what fits their goals.

With 40 years of experience, he draws on work with a wide range of concerns from developmental and mood disorders to trauma and addiction. He blends listening with focused techniques to help people manage symptoms and make behavior changes. He is a Florida-licensed LCSW and LMFT.

People who choose him can expect a direct and compassionate style. He stresses being present, hearing each person, and supporting steps toward healthier relationships and better sleep. To begin, readers can use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule.

Approaches that guide online work and learning new skills

Dr. Pedigo draws on attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people make practical changes. Attachment-based ideas focus on how relationships shape behavior and feelings, which can be useful for improving sleep routines and reducing daytime anxiety. Client-centered work centers on listening and understanding each person’s story so goals come from what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral techniques look at habits and thoughts that keep problems going and teach skills to change them.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. The plan can shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge, keeping the process flexible and goal-oriented.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make regular work easier to fit into a busy life, help with shorter check-ins, and offer access when travel or schedules are difficult. It also supports practicing new sleep routines and coping skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so people can try changes in their everyday settings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Pedigo address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, sleep problems, ADHD, trauma, and related issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a listening-first, client-centered approach and adds practical strategies. Sessions emphasize clear communication and steps people can use at home.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 40 years of clinical experience working across a wide range of concerns, including child, adolescent, couples, and family issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as LCSW and LMFT and practices in Florida; the credentials are FL LCSW and FL LMFT.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

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