- Anger management approaches
- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Bruce
Dr. Bruce Pedigo is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker and marriage and family therapist with 40 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, and anger. He also helps with career stress, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.
He prefers to listen first and let people tell their story. He believes problems in children and adolescents often reflect relationship breakdowns. His work therefore looks at individuals and their relationships together, with the aim of improving communication and restoring connections where possible.
In sessions he uses straightforward methods drawn from attachment-based ideas, client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness. That means talking through patterns, trying small behavior changes, practicing emotion skills, and using mindfulness to reduce reactivity. He focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Dr. Pedigo brings experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, autism spectrum concerns, blended family dynamics, codependency, commitment and control issues, and substance use problems. He also has background supporting people after disasters, separation or divorce, and those coping with dissociation or disruptive mood concerns.
His practice reflects a personal faith perspective and an interest in restoring relationships. He holds the credentials LCSW and LMFT, and works from Florida. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape emotions and behavior. Online sessions can examine patterns between people, explore how past bonds affect current reactions, and practice new ways of relating. Client-centered work puts the person's concerns at the center. In a session the therapist listens, reflects, and helps the person clarify goals and values so they can try different responses to anger. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and actions into manageable steps. It offers concrete exercises to change thinking and behavior that can be assigned between sessions and reviewed remotely.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made, with a focus on practical skills and clearer communication.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and support practicing skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can guide how to use mindfulness, DBT emotion skills, and CBT homework in ways that fit daily life without promising particular outcomes.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related concerns does he address?
He works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, parenting strain, trauma, grief, addictions, and sleep or eating difficulties.
How would he approach working on temper and reactivity?
He uses a blend of attachment ideas, client-centered listening, CBT techniques, DBT skills, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try practical behavior changes.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has 40 years of clinical experience, including work with children, adolescents, couples, and family dynamics related to behavioral and emotional issues.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCSW and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Florida. His practice is based in Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept 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 does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.