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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Susan Rhodes, PsyD

Susan Rhodes, PsyD (she/her) Adolescents, Adults

Professional Statement

“Failure is the opportunity to begin again, only this time more wisely.” –Henry Ford Successful people have a fundamentally different mindset. They prioritize growth and learn from every mistake or challenge. A growth mindset can transform every area of your life, including your work, marriage, or parenting. Improving your mindset is one of the best ways to change the results you are getting in your life, and these techniques can be learned by anyone—including you.

Education

School: American School of Professional Psychology, Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
School: Idaho State University, Degree: Other Degree
School: California State University, Hayward, Degree: Master of Science (MS)
School: Purdue University, Degree: Associate in Nursing (ASN)
School: California State University, Hayward, Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Training

School: Santa Cruz Dept of Behavioral Health, Type: Internship
School: Golden State Consortium - State Center Community College District, Type: Internship
School: CA Dept of Corrections, Type: Internship
School: Life Chiropractic College West, Type: FacultyPositions

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
Blue Shield
CCA
Cigna
ComPsych
HEALTH NET
Magellan
Provider Network of America
TRIWEST
United Behavioral Health
VHP
WELLFLEET

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