- Evidence-based approaches
- Goal focused
- Family and parenting
About Steffanie
Dr. Steffanie Sciandra greets people with a straightforward, practical approach. She is a Florida psychologist with a doctoral degree and 16 years of clinical experience. She writes plainly and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, and parenting strain.
Her background includes doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of South Florida and a clinical internship in medical and health psychology at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital. She completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida Department of Internal Medicine where she focused on eating and weight disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, depression, and stress management.
Dr. Sciandra has worked with veterans adjusting to life with spinal cord injury and related medical conditions. She also holds additional certification in evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma. Her practical experience spans a range of concerns including addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, and bipolar disorder.
In sessions she uses research-supported therapies tailored to each person. Examples listed in her background include cognitive behavioral methods, cognitive processing approaches, mindfulness, exposure, and behavioral strategies. She emphasizes collaboration and helps people set clear, realistic goals.
Her style is focused on finding what works for an individual's daily life. Parents reading this will find an emphasis on managing parenting stress and family-related concerns while keeping strategies concrete and usable.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Dr. Sciandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on building practical skills. Cognitive behavioral approaches involve identifying and testing thoughts and then using behavior changes to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Cognitive processing methods help people reframe patterns that keep them stuck after trauma and can reduce distress related to traumatic memories.Mindfulness practice is another approach she uses to help people notice thoughts and sensations without getting carried away by them; this often helps with sleep, stress, and emotional regulation. She emphasizes adapting these techniques to each person's needs and goals, so treatment choices are made together in collaboration with the client.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow quick check-ins that require less time, and reduce travel time. Therapists can guide skill practice between sessions and help clients apply tools in daily life so therapy feels practical and useful.
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Primary focus
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Sciandra help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and weight concerns, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family worries, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, self esteem, career issues, and bipolar-related difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses research-supported, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's situation. Therapy is described as collaborative and goal oriented.
How long has she practiced?
Dr. Sciandra has 16 years of clinical experience working in medical and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a FL Psychologist PY8760 and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.