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I work with adults only. My practice is designed for women and men who are committed to their own healing, recovery, and personal development. I work with people in an age range of 24 - 90+.

 [  Read more … ](https://eatingdisorderrecovery.net/therapy-with-joanna/therapeutic-requirements)

 

 

A consultation is a time-limited experience with me where you provide specific information about yourself and your situations so I can give you a professional perspective on your possible options. You use my consultation services to learn more about healing and recovery exercises and how to apply them and integrate them into your life.

 [  Read more … ](https://eatingdisorderrecovery.net/therapy-with-joanna/consultations-vs-psychotherapy)

 

 

I work in a private practice setting where everything that is said is confidential. However, I refer my clients to other clinicians, nutritionists and M.D.'s when needed. I will also consult with professionals in various fields that are related to eating disorder research and treatment.

 [  Read more … ](https://eatingdisorderrecovery.net/therapy-with-joanna/does-joanna-work-with-other-clinicians-nutritionists-and-medical-doctors)

 

 

Mothers, fathers, husbands, boyfriends, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters call me to make appointments for the woman they care about who has an eating disorder.

These people love and are worried about the suffering person. They may be looking for ways to convince their loved one to go into treatment. They may be helping that person by doing some scouting to find out what may be available in terms of treatment, and during their research they found me.

 

 [  Read more … ](https://eatingdisorderrecovery.net/therapy-with-joanna/making-an-appointment-for-someone-else)

 

 

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