Open Enrollment 2025

As you review your health plan options for 2025, please note that Psychiatric Alternatives & Wellness Center (PAWC) will be out-of-network with Aetna effective December 1, 2025.

PAWC will continue to participate with the following plans in 2025/ 2026:

  • Alameda Alliance
  • Anthem Blue Cross (CA)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Compsych
  • Cigna (Evernorth)
  • Health Net
  • Health Plan San Mateo
  • Kaiser
  • San Francisco Health Plan
  • Sharp
  • Triwest
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum
  • VHP
  • Wellfleet

For questions about your coverage or continuity of care options, please contact our Billing Team at billing@psychiatricalternatives.com.

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Cherie Carrera, PsyD

Cherie Carrera, PsyD Adults, Couples, Family

Professional Statement

Dr. Carrera has been licensed as a psychologist in California since 2001. She has worked in private practice and forensic settings. Dr. Carrera utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach for effective treatment of mood disorders, post-traumatic stress and anxiety as well as managing relationship issues, grief, and career changes. Doctor Carrera believes that therapy should be a challenging and exciting exploration of precipitating events which have caused the current distress followed by concrete plans and simple strategies to assist the client in moving forward to a happier and more fulfilling life.

Education

School: American Behavioral Studies Institute, Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
School: Pepperdine University, Degree: Masters of Arts (MA)
School: Antioch University, Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Training

School: American Behavioral Studies Institute, Type: Internship

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Alameda Alliance
Anthem
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health Strategies
Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc
CCA
Cigna
ComPsych
HEALTH NET
KAISER
Magellan
Provider Network of America
SHARP
TRIWEST
United Behavioral Health
VHP
WELLFLEET

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