HelpPRO: Linda S. Crites, Ph.D., LCSW-C

Linda S. Crites, Ph.D., LCSW-C	Last Updated: 03/16/2009


Office and Contact Information

Linda S. Crites, Ph.D. 2838 Hadel Dr Marriottsville, MD 21104	Phone: (443) 253-1660 Fax: (410) 549-5028 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Contact: Linda Crites

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday: 7am - 7pm
Wednesday: 7am - 8pm
Thursday: 7am - 8pm
Friday: 7am - 4pm
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 6 Hours
Weekends: 1 Day

Accessibility:

Can Make Home Visits

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 20

Licensing:

MD - LCSW-C [03327]

Degrees:

MSW

PhD

Credentials and Certifications:

Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)

Divorce Mediator


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $120
Group: $75
Family: $120

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicare: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Information & Referral

One Hour per wk for Returning Troops and Families

Insurance:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)	TRICARE
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO)	Value Options


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Depression	Parenting Issues
Anger Management	Developmental Disability	Physical Illness/Impairment
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Education/Personal Development	Psychosomatic
Asperger's Syndrome	Family Dysfunction	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Grief/Loss	Sleep Disorders
Behavioral Problems	Interpersonal Relationships	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Bipolar Disorders	Learning Disabilities	Stress
Career/Employment Concerns	Life Transitions	Trauma/PTSD
Couple or Marital Issues	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder	Women's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Seniors (60 +)
Adults (26-59)	Preschool (Under 6)	Young Adults (18-25)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Caregivers	Gifted
AIDS/HIV+	Children of Divorce	Grandparents
Biracial	Chronic Illness	Interracial Families/Couples
Brain/Head Injured	Disabled	Military/Veterans
Cancer Patients	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual	Step Families


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Advocacy	Feminist	Prevention
Behavioral	Geriatric Consultation	Psycho-Educational
Behavioral Medicine	Hypnosis	Psychodynamic
Coaching	Long-Term	Satir
Cognitive/Behavioral	Mediation	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Dream Work or Analysis	Meditation/Relaxation	Social Support
Evaluation/Diagnostic	Parent Guidance	Systemic
Existential Psychotherapy	Play Therapy

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Family Systems	Individual
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Group


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Buddhist	Jewish	LDS/Mormon
Christian

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American	Irish	Russian
Asian


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)