Crystal Boateng, LCSW-S, MSW, QMHP

Meet Crystal Boateng, LCSW-S, MSW, QMHP, at One Alkaline Life, providing compassionate telehealth therapy for adolescents and adults throughout Maryland.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Meet Crystal Boateng

LCSW-S, MSW, QMHP

Empowering Individuals to Build Resilience and Create Lasting Change

Crystal Boateng, LCSW-S, MSW, QMHP, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at One Alkaline Life LLC, where she provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy through the practice's secure telehealth platform. With more than 10 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Crystal is passionate about helping adolescents and adults strengthen emotional resilience, overcome life's challenges, and achieve meaningful personal growth.

Crystal earned her Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology, with a minor in Human Services, from Old Dominion University before completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2016. Her diverse educational background and clinical experience allow her to provide thoughtful, individualized care that addresses each client's unique circumstances and treatment goals.

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Clinical Focus

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Crisis Management Substance Use Recovery Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Strengths-Based Therapy
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Availability

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Accepts MD Medicaid, VA, & Private Insurance

Individualized Care for Complex Mental Health Needs

Crystal has worked with clients between the ages of 11 and 45, supporting individuals facing a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and psychological challenges. Her clinical experience includes working with clients experiencing behavioral concerns, mood disorders, active psychosis, substance use disorders, psychological and genetic disorders, and individuals in need of crisis stabilization.

She believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Instead, Crystal creates personalized treatment plans designed around each individual's strengths, experiences, and personal goals. Her warm, adaptable counseling style encourages clients to feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process while building practical skills that promote long-term emotional wellness.

Evidence-Based Therapy Focused on Your Goals

Crystal incorporates a variety of proven therapeutic approaches to meet each client's needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Conflict Resolution, and Functional Family Therapy (FFT). By tailoring treatment to each individual, she helps clients improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, navigate recovery, and develop healthier coping strategies that support lasting change.

As part of the multidisciplinary team at One Alkaline Life, Crystal collaborates with experienced counselors, psychiatric providers, and wellness professionals to deliver coordinated, high-quality care for patients throughout Maryland.

Begin Your Journey with Crystal Boateng

Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, addiction recovery, crisis management, family challenges, or emotional wellness, Crystal is committed to providing compassionate guidance every step of the way. Her goal is to create a supportive therapeutic environment where healing, resilience, and personal growth become possible.

Call (410) 934-0581 to schedule an appointment, complete our Contact form, or use our AI Chat to connect with the One Alkaline Life team. You can also explore our Providers and Services & Conditions pages to learn more about the comprehensive behavioral health services available throughout Maryland.