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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Deanne Samuels, PhD

Deanne Samuels, PhD Adults

Professional Statement

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in anxiety/stress management, depression, chronic illness, trauma, insomnia, and smoking cessation. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)), supported by mindfulness and stress management techniques to get you back to living your life. With each client, I ensure that each treatment plan is individually tailored, and encourage you to actively engage in therapy since you are the expert in your own life. As a previous chronic headache patient, I have seen the benefits of targeted stress management techniques on a wide range of symptoms. It would be my honor to assist you.

Education

School: University of Miami, Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
School: HARVARD RADCLIFFE UNIVERSITY, Degree:

Training

School: Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, Type: Internship
School: Nova University, Type: FacultyPositions

Insurances Accepted

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

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