Dr. Steffanie Sciandra, FL Psychologist PY8760

Dr. Steffanie Sciandra is a licensed psychologist in Florida, holding the credential FL Psychologist PY8760, and brings 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. She completed 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. Following that, she finished a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida Department of Internal Medicine with a focus on eating and weight disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and stress management.

In recent years, Dr. Sciandra has provided mental health services to veterans, including many adjusting to life with spinal cord injury or medical conditions such as ALS and MS, and she holds additional certification in evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma. She is trained in multiple research-supported therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness, Exposure Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy, and applies these approaches based on each person’s needs.

Dr. Sciandra emphasizes individualized care and treats therapy as a collaborative process in which client goals and circumstances guide treatment decisions. She also recognizes when focused symptom work is not the priority and offers practical stress management and supportive therapy during difficult life transitions. She welcomes people who are seeking help and looks forward to working with those ready to take the next step toward improved well-being.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy

Dr. Sciandra commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and disordered eating. Cognitive Processing Therapy is another focus when addressing trauma-related reactions - it helps people make sense of traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing emotional impact. She also incorporates mindfulness techniques to support emotion regulation, reduce stress, and enhance present-moment awareness during recovery.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Sciandra works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adapting methods over time so treatment fits the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Dr. Sciandra offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access regular support during life transitions, and integrate therapeutic work into daily routines.