Joanna works with adults only. Her practice is made up of women aged 24 and up. Occasionally, with an exceptional and committed to recovery person, she will work with someone between 20 and 24. Occasionally, with an exceptional and committed to recovery person, she will work with a man.

Qualifications to be in Joanna's practice:

1. no drug addiction or active alcoholism
2. no violence in current life
3. not at medical risk. Private practice is not equipped to offer the services of a hospital. A severely underweight person cannot begin her treatment in Joanna's
4. practice. A severely malnourished person needs refeeding before she is capable of experiencing benefits of psychotherapy. Such a person is welcome to comeinto Joanna's practice after she reaches an improved health state including a life sustaining weight.
5. deep desire to be well and willingness to commit to the healing work ahead.
6. agreeable to work within the structure of a private practice.
7. an indefinable sense between Joanna and the person that they make a good match. The client has a sense of hope and of being in the right place at the right .