Open Enrollment 2025: PAWC will be out-of-network with Aetna effective December 1, 2025.
PAWC continues to participate with Anthem Blue Cross, Alameda Alliance, Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Health Net, Health Plan San Mateo, Kaiser, San Francisco Health Plan, Sharp, Triwest, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, VHP, and Wellfleet.

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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Lindsay Wood, MFT

Lindsay Wood, MFT Adults, Couples

Professional Statement

Hi there, my name is Lindsay and I am passionate about therapy and its ability to help us heal and grow. As humans we are all facing some kind of giants of our own. Whether it is current or something of the past, please know there is hope for everyone in every situation. I enjoy working with all populations of clients, especially, individuals, couples, and families facing issues within their relationships or having personal struggles of their own such as anxiety/depression, substance use issues, low self-esteem, life transitions, or identity issues, just to name a few. My approach is holistic, I like to focus on the entire person not just their symptoms/problem. I integrate different therapy modalities based on my clients needs. I am 100% client-centered. In my practice you will ALWAYS be welcomed into a non-judgmental, safe, open/honest, and caring space to share your story. I am committed to providing you with the most comfortable and positive therapy experience while on your journey to becoming a stronger and more self-aware person/relationship. I got into the field of therapy after years of struggling with many of my own issues/problems. Therapy changed my life allowing me to overcome and improve in areas that I never thought was possible. Seeing therapy work in my own life convinces me there is NO reason it can't work for you too! You are a valuable and worthy person that deserves to live a healthy and happy life. I encourage you to work through anything that is standing in your way of that. If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Education

School: Azusa Pacific University, Degree: Masters of Arts (MA)
School: California State University, Long Beach, Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Training

School: Azusa Pacific University Community Counseling Center, Type: Internship
School: West End Family Counseling Services, 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
United Behavioral Health
VHP
WELLFLEET