Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California,
Alison Hwong, MD
Provider Type: Psychiatrist
Manages Medications: Yes
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Alison Hwong, MD
Alison Hwong, MD, PhD, completed her medical and graduate training at Harvard. She completed residency in general adult psychiatry at UCSF. She is trained in medication management and various modalities of therapy, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and interpersonal therapy. She received a certificate in training from the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis and has worked in specialty care clinics focused on women’s mental health and mental health for older adults with complex conditions.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of CA
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Magellan
- MHN
- Optum
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
- Men
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Alison Hwong. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Alison Hwong generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Alison Hwong's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Alison Hwong:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of CA
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Magellan
- MHN
- Optum
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Alison Hwong is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Alison Hwong works at:
Yes, Alison Hwong does offer Telehealth visits but is not currently offering In-office visits.
No, Alison Hwong is currently offering Telehealth only visits.