Announcement Date: March 24th, 2020
Dear Innovative Therapeutic Services Clients, Families, and Friends,
Our offices are currently closed. We are projecting to reopen on Monday, April 13th, 2020.
Administrative and support will be available Monday through Friday during 09:00 AM EST to 05:30 PM EST by phone. Please know your call is important to us and we will return all calls within 24 business hours.
Virtual and phone sessions are currently available to new and existing clients!
At this time we are only accepting new therapy and psychiatric rehabilitation program (PRP) clients.
Please continue to visit our website for updates as we will remain in close contact with officials from the Maryland Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Best Regards,
Misty Cromartie, LCPC – Chief Executive Officer
Marcia J. Hancock, LCSWC – Chief Operating Officer
Announcement Date: March 16th, 2020
Dear Innovative Therapeutic Services Clients, Families, and Friends,
Our offices will be closed to the public beginning March 18th, 2020 through March 29th, 2020.
We will reopen on March 30th, 2020.
During the office closures, administrative and client support via phone will be available Monday through Friday during 09:00 AM EST to 05:30 PM EST. We anticipate a higher than usual call volume and longer wait times. Please know your call is important to us and we will return all calls within 24 business hours.
Please know that ITS offers Secure, HIPAA approved Telehealth services online. Clients must complete the Telehealth Consent Form prior to beginning services. Your provider will reach out to schedule an appointment during this time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Laurel Office at 301-604-1458 or the Hagerstown Office at 301-393-3949 to receive more information about this service.
Please continue to visit our website for updates as we will remain in close contact with officials from the Maryland Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Best Regards,
Misty Cromartie, LCPC – Chief Executive Officer
Marcia J. Hancock, LCSWC – Chief Operating Officer
Announcement Date: March 12th, 2020
Dear Innovative Therapeutic Services Clients, Families, and Friends,
The well-being and personal safety for all clients, staff members, and visitors are our top priority here at ITS. We want to inform you all that we will continue to operate and are available for your support and services. As your trusted mental healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering the best level of care at ITS.
We have taken additional precautions disinfecting surfaces, door knobs, etc. at both locations multiple times a day.
Prevention Steps & What to Do If You are Sick
If you show or have had contact with anyone with any of the following symptoms listed below within the last 2-14 days or if you are feeling ill, we do ask that you please cancel your appointments.
Fever
Cough
Shortness of Breath
We will continue to monitor updates with the following agencies and will continue to provide our clients and staff members with updates as the situation evolves.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Howard County Department of Health
Washington County Health Department
As circumstances continue to change, our goal is and will continue to be, to provide a safe and comfortable environment to all.
Best Regards,
Misty Cromartie, LCPC – Chief Executive Officer
Marcia J. Hancock, LCSWC – Chief Operating Officer
Who We Are
Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is an outpatient mental health clinic and provides individual, group, and family counseling; psychiatric services for children and adults; and psychiatric rehabilitation services to children, adolescents and adults. The company was designed in 2009 by a team of experienced mental health clinicians with a passion to provide treatment and educate individuals with behavioral challenges.
ITS providers serve Prince George’s County, Howard County, Washington County, Anne Arundel County, Montgomery County, Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Our clinicians are trained in working with survivors of traumatic experiences, anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders, conduct disorder, substance abuse, personality disorders and a host of other diagnoses.
Bilingual clinicians are also available for Spanish-speaking clients.
Innovative Therapeutic Services is committed to providing the best services and helping you achieve a mentally healthier you!
Our Professional Services
Counseling and Psychiatric Services
Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) provides individual, group, family and school based mental health counseling to children, adolescents and adults. Psychiatric services are available for evaluations and medication management. We treat clients for anxiety disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders, conduct disorder, substance abuse, personality disorders and a host of other diagnoses. Our extensive evaluation enables us to provide an in depth assessment and provide unique services to each client.
ITS accepts various private insurances and Medical Assistance. Please contact us for a specific listing. ITS does not discriminate nor turn away clients who cannot afford services, and therefore can provide services to clients based on a sliding scale fee.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRP)
PRP is a program designed for children, adolescents and adults that incorporates the collaboration between the therapist and rehabilitation coordinator to promote positive behaviors and interactions, while decreasing negative behaviors. The PRP Coordinators provide service visits with clients working on goal-oriented behavior approximately once per week. Group sessions for PRP services are held regularly on site. The behaviors that the rehabilitation coordinator addresses consist of the following:
Children and Adolescent Clients
- Social Skills • Coping Skills • Independent Living Skills • Conflict Resolution • Anger Management • Group session activities to enhance social interaction skills with peers
Adult Clients
- Relapse Prevention • Money Management Skills • Obtaining and Maintaining Housing • Employment Assistance • Self-care and Social Skills • Assistance With Obtaining Entitlements and Other Resources • Self-management and Wellness
PRP Eligibility:
- Ages 6 and up
- Medicaid Recipients
If requesting PRP only, the child MUST be enrolled in therapy and forms MUST be completed by the treating therapist.