Dr. Steffanie Sciandra

Dr. Steffanie Sciandra is a licensed psychologist in Florida (FL Psychologist PY8760) with 16 years of clinical experience. She completed her doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at the University of South Florida and finished her clinical internship in Medical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida/Shands Hospital. She also 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, OCD, depression, and stress management.

More recently, Dr. Sciandra has provided mental health services to veterans, particularly those adapting to life with spinal cord injury or disease, including conditions such as ALS and MS. She holds additional certification in evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma. Her training includes a range of research-supported therapies - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness, Exposure Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy - which she applies while tailoring care to each person’s circumstances.

Dr. Sciandra emphasizes an individualized, collaborative approach. She recognizes that sometimes practical stress management or supportive guidance through a life transition is the most helpful intervention, and she works with clients to identify clear goals and the strategies best suited to reach them. She welcomes those seeking extra support and looks forward to working together.