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    # Requirements to Qualify for Joanna's Practice

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+.

Qualifications to be in my practice:

- No drug addiction or active alcoholism
- No violence in current life
- Not at medical risk. 
    - Private practice is not equipped to offer the services of a hospital. For example, a severely underweight person cannot begin her treatment in my practice. A severely malnourished person needs refeeding before she is capable of experiencing the benefits of psychotherapy. Such a person is welcome to come into my practice after she reaches an improved health state including a life-sustaining weight.
- Has a deep desire to be well and a willingness to commit to the healing work ahead
- Is agreeable to work within the structure of a private practice
- Is financially responsible for treatment
- An indefinable sense between you and me that we make a good match.
- The client has a sense of hope and of being in the right place at the right time
 
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***Written by Joanna Poppink, MFT.** Joanna is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in eating disorder recovery, stress, PTSD, and adult development.*

*She is licensed in CA, AZ, OR and FL. Author of the Book: [Healing Your Hungry Heart: Recovering from Your Eating Disorder](https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Your-Hungry-Heart-Recovering/dp/1573244708/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344473529&sr=1-1&keywords=healing+your+hungry+heart)*

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