We have a mix of psychiatrists/therapists at our practice. We do not just do medication management but also talk therapy. We also have providers with more of an holistic approach. The practice also offers weekly group medication classes held every Thursday evening at the 3611 Sacramento St location in SF.
We do not have a front reception desk, but our staff are available by phone and email during regular business hours.
We respond quickly to all patient requests for help.
There is a tablet in every waiting room. Click on the tablet with your doctor’s name or suite number and they will come out to get you at the time of your appointment.
The vision for the founding of our practice was to correct many of the problems with the current mental health outpatient care system and provide meaningful alternatives for treatment. In psychiatry and psychotherapy doctors often work in rundown offices with indifferent staff and with not enough time to adequately listen to and treat each patient in their schedule. Patients often cannot find a provider who takes their insurance and can collaborate with them on a treatment plan that meets their needs. We have tried to change this system by recruiting the very best doctors who will listen and collaborate with their patients on their care, and patients can consult with their doctor in a beautiful treatment setting. We accept all major health insurance so patients can receive affordable treatment that meets their needs.
You can cancel your appointment online by logging into your account on the PAWC patient portal link.
PAWC psychotherapists manage their own schedules and any cancellations or rescheduling need to be communicated directly to them. If you do not have your doctor’s contact info or are unable to log into your account on the patient portal please contact the office and we will help you contact your doctor.
You can cancel any appointment online by logging into your account on the PAWC patient portal link.
PAWC administrative staff manage the psychiatrist's schedules. For scheduling changes with your psychiatrist please contact the office.
If you are able to provide documentation from a doctor’s office, urgent care center, or the ER, we will waive the fee for you. If you are unable to provide documentation the missed session fee will apply. We do encourage patients to come into their appointments even if they are not feeling well.
We do not always receive faxes from pharmacies requesting refills. If you require a refill from your doctor please contact the office directly.
What is a prior authorization?
What are the next steps?
We do not always receive faxes from pharmacies requesting refills. If you require a refill from your doctor please contact the office directly
You can send a message through your online portal or you can email or call the office directly and we will send the message to your provider.
The SSN is for verifying your insurance benefits, but if you are not comfortable inputting your SSN, please input nine-0’s.
Beacon Health is also known as Value Options, and is labeled as such in the drop down menu.
Please login to your account on the patient portal to update your insurance or email the Billing Department an image of the front and back of the new insurance card at: billing@psychiatricalternatives.com
Any questions regarding insurance coverage should be directed to our Billing Department. They let you know if a provider is covered under your insurance. You can reach the Billing Department at: billing@psychiatricalternatives.com