- Stress and anxiety
- PTSD informed care
- Sleep and eating
About Steffanie
Dr. Steffanie Sciandra is a Florida Psychologist (FL Psychologist PY8760) with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career concerns and bipolar mood symptoms. She practices in Florida and provides care in English.
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. A two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida focused on eating and weight disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive concerns, depression and general stress management.
Her recent clinical work has included providing mental health services to veterans adjusting to life with spinal cord injury or disease, including trauma-related conditions and neurodegenerative illness. She also holds additional certification in evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma.
Dr. Sciandra uses research-supported therapies such as cognitive behavioral approaches, cognitive processing techniques, exposure strategies, mindfulness, and behavioral interventions. She emphasizes matching the method to each person’s situation rather than relying on a single approach. Therapy is a collaborative process where goals and steps are set together.
For some people the immediate need is skill-based stress management. For others the work focuses on processing trauma or building routines for sleep, eating, or mood stability. Practical tools, short-term skills training, and longer-term work are all part of her toolkit depending on what a person needs.
To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to outline goals and the plan for ongoing work.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Sciandra commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods and trauma-focused techniques. Cognitive behavioral approaches teach practical tasks and thinking strategies to reduce anger, manage stress, and change unhelpful behavior patterns. Trauma-focused techniques, including cognitive processing ideas, help people make sense of distressing events and reduce the emotional charge linked to those memories.She also incorporates mindfulness and behavioral strategies to support better sleep and eating routines, mood regulation, and stress tolerance. Mindfulness exercises teach present-moment noticing and simple ways to interrupt reactivity. Behavioral steps focus on routines and small, measurable changes that reduce daily triggers.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. She will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Early sessions typically clarify priorities, try a few techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps.
The biography does not specify session delivery formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions, schedule shorter check-ins, or avoid commute time, depending on the available formats and the client’s routine.
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Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with people who struggle with losing their temper, buildup of resentment, and anger tied to relationships, work stress, or grief.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses research-supported therapies and emphasizes practical skills. Sessions mix short-term tools and deeper processing as needed.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 16 years of clinical experience, including doctoral training, internship, and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Florida Psychologist (FL Psychologist PY8760) and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.