- Sleep and rest focus
- Evidence-based methods
- Practical skills
About Steffanie
Dr. Steffanie Sciandra welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by sleep problems, stress, anxiety, or mood concerns. She identifies herself as a Florida psychologist with 16 years of clinical experience and offers straightforward, practical help for everyday struggles. Short conversations early on focus on what feels most urgent to you and what you'd like to change.
She completed doctoral training in clinical psychology at the University of South Florida and did internship work in medical and health psychology at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital. A two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida Department of Internal Medicine focused on eating and weight concerns, anxiety, obsessive thoughts, depression, and stress management.
Over the years she has worked with people facing trauma and post-traumatic stress and has provided care to veterans adjusting to life with spinal cord injury or disease. Her training includes work with evidence-based approaches for trauma-related difficulties. She favors using methods that fit each person's situation rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
In sessions she helps people break concerns into manageable steps. That can mean learning new ways to sleep better, reducing anxiety, handling grief, or managing strong emotions like anger. Therapy is described as a team effort where goals and strategies are chosen together.
She practices in Florida and offers services in English. If you think this sounds like a fit, the next step is to begin the short matching process and schedule a time to meet.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy
Dr. Sciandra commonly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on building practical skills. Cognitive approaches help people notice and shift thought patterns that feed anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. These methods teach concrete tools for everyday thinking and coping.Exposure-based and processing approaches address trauma-related distress by helping people gradually face feared memories or situations and reframe how those experiences are understood. This can reduce avoidance and make intense reactions less frequent. Mindfulness and behavioral strategies support stress management, sleep hygiene, and emotion regulation by encouraging small, repeatable habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques that match the person’s goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so methods can be tailored over time.
The original biography does not list which session formats are offered online, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. For some people, audio-only meetings require less bandwidth and can feel simpler than video while still allowing focused therapeutic work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, career stress, bipolar disorder, parenting strain, and sleeping problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to individual needs.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in medical, hospital, and specialty settings, including postdoctoral fellowship work.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She is a FL Psychologist PY8760 and practices in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.