Sandra Rublee, LCSW-C

Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Eating Disorder Specialist

Bridging Scientific Innovation with Compassionate Clinical Care

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a dual background in biochemistry and clinical social work, I provide evidence-based virtual therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families across Florida, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Ohio.

In addition to my private practice, Therapy For Solutions, I collaborate with leading experts at the Center for Evidence-Based Treatment (CEBT) alongside Dr. Lucene Wisniewski and her clinical team.

The Intersection of Biochemistry & Psychotherapy

Before entering clinical social work, I earned a Master of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Zürich and conducted child development research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

This background gives me a deep understanding of nutritional and physical healing, brain chemistry, and the biological impacts of malnutrition. It allows me to bridge hard science with clinical empathy—demystifying physical symptoms for my clients and collaborating seamlessly with medical doctors and dietitians throughout treatment.

Who I Work Best With

• Parents & Families: Seeking structured, home-based recovery for a child or teen using Family-Based Treatment (FBT) or SPACE.

• Adolescents & Young Adults: Navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, anxiety, or perfectionism.

• Adults: Healing from long-standing eating struggles, trauma, emotional dysregulation, or mood disorders.

Clinical Focus & Background Overview

• Specialized Modalities: Certified in Family-Based Treatment (FBT); formally trained in CBT-E, Comprehensive DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Psychodynamics.

• Advanced Education: Master of Social Work (University of Maryland) | Master of Science in Biochemistry (University of Zürich) | Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamics (Birkbeck College, London).

• Recognition & Memberships: Sheppard Pratt, Psychiatric Hospital, Center for Eating Disorder Outstanding Employee Award (2019) | Active Member of AED, ABCT, and the Florida CBT Association.

Begin Your Recovery Journey Today

You do not have to navigate recovery alone. Whether you are seeking evidence-based care for your child or looking for personalized adult therapy, I am here to support you with high-tier, specialized treatment.

Training

Sandra has extensive training in evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression, anxiety disorders, and substance use from the Beck Institute from 2014-2016.

She received training in enhanced cognitive behavior therapy (CBT-E) from CREDO.  

She completed the foundational dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) training from Behavioral Tech in 2020 and continued training in DBT for eating disorders as well as worked on a comprehensive DBT team.

She also has a specialization in family-based treatment (FBT) and is certified in FBT therapy from the Training Institute of Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder.

Sandra is certified in solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) from the International Alliance of Solution Focused Teaching Institutes in 2013.

Supervison

‍ ‍Sandra receives continuous expert supervision from Dr. Sarah Forsberg for FBT

Member

Sandra is a member at the Association for Eating Disorders (AED), the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and Florida CBT Association.

Award

Sandra was recognized as an outstanding employee at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in 2019 for her dedication and compassionate style of patient care.