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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John Spudich, PsyD

John Spudich, PsyD Adolescents, Adults

Professional Statement

Dr. John Spudich has extensive experience working with clients facing depression, anxiety, issues of grief and loss, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions. He has a deep appreciation of the impact of the early environment on unmanageable states in the current day and how trauma expresses itself and can be treated. He is particularly attuned to diverse cultural values and how they inform therapeutic work. As an artist himself, he also enjoys working with individuals' creativity and has a personal understanding of many issues particular to artists. Dr. Spudich prioritizes individuality in this highly personal process, while at the same time bringing to bear modern science and psychological theory. His approach has at its cornerstone adaptability: some clients require direct and immediate guidance while others appreciate more space in which to tell their story.

Education

School: Alliant International University, Degree: Doctor of Psychology (PSYD)
School: Tufts University, Degree: Masters of Arts (MA)
School: UC Berkeley, Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Training

School: Bayview Adult Day Health Center, Type: Internship
School: California College of the Arts, Type: Fellowship

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
TRIWEST
United Behavioral Health
VHP
WELLFLEET