Dr. Bruce Pedigo , LCSW, LMFT

Dr. Bruce Pedigo brings four decades of clinical experience to work with children, adolescents, couples, and families, grounded in a Doctorate in Child, Youth, and Family Studies. He is state licensed as an LCSW and an LMFT - 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.

His practice emphasizes the idea that young people’s concerns often reflect patterns within family relationships, so assessment and treatment typically include parents and other family members. He has particular experience assessing and treating ADD/ADHD, developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, conduct disorders, obsessive-compulsive and generalized anxiety, and depressive disorders, and he works with issues across the lifespan including addiction, grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.

Dr. Pedigo centers his work on listening carefully to each person’s story and on helping families pursue relational reconciliation and personal restoration. He combines compassionate care with evidence-informed practices, drawing on attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness approaches to tailor treatment to each situation. His approach is shaped by a Christian worldview and a commitment to being genuinely present, empathetic, and competent in helping people move toward healthier resolution.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Bruce Pedigo

Dr. Pedigo draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships and bonding patterns shape current behavior and emotional responses; this approach can be helpful for clients dealing with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and family relationship strains. He also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathic environment where the client’s own perspectives and goals guide the pace and direction of work, often supporting growth in self-esteem, communication, and decision-making. In addition, he applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Pedigo collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He integrates different techniques when appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds to support relational reconciliation and personal restoration.

Online therapy with Dr. Pedigo is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals, accommodate busy families, and continue work through transitions or when in-person visits are not feasible.