Dr. Steffanie Sciandra , FL Psychologist PY8760

Dr. Steffanie Sciandra is a licensed psychologist based in Florida with 16 years of clinical experience. She completed doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at the University of South Florida and undertook a clinical internship in Medical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital. She then completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida Department of Internal Medicine, focusing on eating and weight disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and stress management.

Her work has included providing mental health services to military veterans, including many adjusting to life with spinal cord injury or disease, and she holds additional certification in evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma. Her clinical toolkit reflects research-supported approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, mindfulness-informed strategies, exposure therapy, and behavioral therapy. She also brings specialized experience addressing eating concerns and weight-related issues arising from medical and psychological conditions.

Dr. Sciandra emphasizes tailoring therapy to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. She approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients set clear goals and choosing evidence-based techniques that fit their needs. She acknowledges that sometimes practical stress management and supportive guidance are the most helpful interventions during difficult life transitions, and she values working alongside clients as they navigate change. She is licensed in Florida - FL Psychologist PY8760.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Through Online Care

Dr. Sciandra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Cognitive Processing Therapy is another focus, particularly for those coping with trauma and PTSD; it helps individuals reframe and process distressing memories and beliefs to reduce their emotional impact.

She also integrates mindfulness-informed strategies to help clients build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity, which can support sleep, emotional regulation, and general stress management. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Dr. Sciandra works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and symptoms, and then tailors evidence-based techniques that fit their unique situation.

Online therapy sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs and routines. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient settings, and they allow therapy to fit more readily into busy schedules while supporting consistent progress.