Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (MHA), Baltimore, MD

“It is a pleasure and honor for me to recommend Ms. Margaret McCraw, Ph.D., MBA, LCSW-C, Founder of Leadership Dynamics and Behavioral Healthcare Consulting to you. Dr. McCraw has provided consulting services to the Mental Hygiene Administration, Core Service Agencies and select mental health providers.”

“This holistic approach enhanced the overall functioning of the organizations she evaluated.”

“Dr. McCraw’s consultation has been invaluable to Mental Hygiene Administration and has greatly advanced our endeavors to provide cost effective quality care to Marylanders.”

Oscar Morgan
Director
Mental Hygiene Administration

Sheppard Pratt Health System, Baltimore, MD

“It is with great pleasure that I recommend Ms. Margaret McCraw, Ph.D., MBA, LCSW-C, of Behavioral Healthcare Consulting to you. Dr. McCraw has assisted the Community Programs of Sheppard Pratt on Several Projects.”

“Two consultations required evaluations of Psychiatric Programs and in one case, a lengthy restructuring and redesign of the existing program.”

“I found Dr. McCraw to very professional and competent. I would not hesitate to call her to do future work.”

Carol C. Morgan
Senior Administrator, Community Programs

McDermott, Will & Emery International Law Firm, Chicago, IL

“Our firm has worked closely with Dr. Margaret McCraw of Behavioral Healthcare Consulting and Leadership Dynamics Group as she provided services on Numerous occasions to our clients.”

“I have been extremely pleased with the quality, timeliness and thoroughness of her work, and her ability to communicate her findings in written reports.”

“Margaret has positively impacted our clients with her:

• Extensive knowledge of behavioral healthcare programs;
• Sound and ethical clinical and administrative practices;
• Business and strategic planning initiatives;
• High level of organizational skills;
• Ability to take complex data about our systems and simplify it into a tangible and workable organizational plan;
• Commitment to success of others; and
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.”

Linas J. Grikis
Partner

Poudre Valley Health System
Fort Collins, Colorado

“In three, short months, Ms. Margaret McCraw, Ph.D., MBA, LCSW-C, reviewed our organization and submitted the most thorough, yet concise consulting evaluation report I have ever received.”

“Her review was timely and thorough. She is bright, energetic, and willing to stick with you through an entire project. I have been pleased with this consulting experience as any in my career and would strongly encourage you to give favorable consideration to utilization of Behavioral Healthcare Consulting and Dr. McCraw.”

Rulon F. Stacey, FACHE
President/Chief Executive Officer

Government of the District of Columbia
Department of Mental Health, Washington D.C.

“Dr. McCraw’s written reports and verbal presentations demonstrated a high level of knowledge and understanding of the complicated dynamics impacting publicly funded behavioral healthcare providers as well as DMH.”

“ Her unique combination of experience and education in behavioral healthcare, organizational dynamics, managerial, human relations and business skills along with her strong communication skills, ability to understand the broad picture, as well as her enthusiasm for success of her clients make her a highly effective consultant.”

“Her capability, integrity, reliability, motivation, innovative thinking and authenticity are qualities she embraces whole-heartedly.”

Steven Steury, M.D.
Chief Medical Director

Community Residences, Inc.
Chantilly, VA

“During a span of five years our organization has worked very closely with Dr. Margaret McCraw of Behavioral Healthcare Consulting and Leadership Dynamics Group. Dr. McCraw provided executive coaching, quality improvement training and other organizational consulting services, which focused on creating high performance and accountability in all areas including financial as well as customer service.”

“The executive Leadership team has been extremely pleased with the quality, timeliness and thoroughness of her work, and her ability to communicate her findings in written reports.”

“Dr. McCraw is results oriented. Her consistent and tireless efforts at coaching, training, team building and restructuring, the delivery of services has positively impacted Community Residences in measurable ways:

• Increase in revenue,
• Reduction in operating costs,
• Improved staff retention,
• Improved service delivery to clients,
• Reduction in legal expenses.

“I highly recommend Dr. McCraw and her associates to you. I would be pleased to answer any questions you may have or to provide you with any additional information you may require.”

Dennis Manning
President and CEO

Association For Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare (AABH)
Alexandria, VA

“Dr. McCraw’s ability to relate and interact with the audience is superb. She applies humor, story telling and personal disclosure to inspire her audience to take risks and make decisions that bring fulfillment.”

“She has been repeatedly invited to speak at our training sessions due to the outstanding ratings on evaluations completed by our participants. I highly encourage you to engage Dr. McCraw in training opportunities. Her communication skills are excellent and she is a leader in her field.”

Mark Knight, MSW
Executive Director

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
Montgomery County, MD