Dr. Bruce Pedigo, LCSW, LMFT

Dr. Bruce Pedigo is a seasoned clinician with a Doctorate specializing in Child, Youth, and Family Studies and four decades of clinical experience. He works broadly with all client populations while focusing particularly on children, adolescents, couples, and families, offering assessment and treatment for conditions such as ADD/ADHD, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, conduct disorders, obsessive-compulsive and generalized anxiety, and depressive disorders. He is state licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and as a Marriage and Family Therapist - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LMFT for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and he is a member of the International Trauma Therapists Association.

Dr. Pedigo approaches problems in young people as often rooted in family systems rather than isolated symptoms, so his work typically involves individuals and their family members together to promote relational reconciliation and personal restoration. He places a high value on hearing each person’s story, treating every client’s perspective with respect and attention, and working to be authentically present throughout the therapeutic process. His practice is driven by a commitment to compassionate care and clinical best practices, and he brings that commitment to a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy and parenting challenges, mood disorders, and coping with life changes.

Motivated by a Christian worldview centered on his relationship with Jesus Christ, Dr. Pedigo combines empathy with clinical skill to help clients move through difficult situations toward healthier resolution. He emphasizes authenticity, competence, and a collaborative stance as central elements of his therapeutic work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Pedigo commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps clients and families rebuild trust and security in relationships, which is useful for abandonment, attachment issues, and family conflict. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, creating space for clients to explore their own values and goals while the therapist provides nonjudgmental support, often helpful for self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to teach practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Pedigo works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time and invites clients and families to weigh in on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular care, adapt to changing life demands, and continue therapeutic work from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area.