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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Stephen Trichter, PsyD

Stephen Trichter, PsyD Adolescents, Adults, Couples

Professional Statement

As a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist who has been working with people in a variety of mental health settings in the San Francisco area for the past 20 years, I've had much opportunity to help people create better lives for themselves. I offer a holistic approach, drawing on my studies of depth psychology, somatics, spirituality, relational and social justice theories in my work with patients. I will work with you in a collaborative, trusting, respectful therapeutic relationship so that you will learn to face life's challenges with greater awareness, moving towards more fulfilling relationships and greater creativity and spontaneity in your life.

Education

School: Argosy University, Degree: Doctor of Psychology (PSYD)
School: Argosy University, Degree: Masters of Arts (MA)
School: University of North Carolina, Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Training

School: Walden House, Inc, Type: Internship
School: San Mateo County Mental Health, Type: Internship

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
CCA
Cigna
Health Plan San Mateo
KAISER
Provider Network of America
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