Southcentral Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Chugach Census Area
Borough seat: Valdez · Population approx. 7,102 · Off the road system
Chugach Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska, United States. It is part of the Unorganized Borough and therefore has no seat of government. On January 2, 2019, it was split from the Valdez–Cordova Census Area.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: Providence Valdez Medical Center. Valdez serves as the local emergency point; transfers to Anchorage for inpatient care.
Common insurance
- Premera Blue Cross
- Moda Health
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- TRICARE West
- Medicare
- Alaska Medicaid
Seasonal note · Midnight Sun
Sleep disruption from constant daylight is a real driver of symptoms — worth flagging with a provider.
22 Providers Serving Chugach Census Area

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health
Cities in Chugach Census Area
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Chugach Census Area?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Chugach Census Area by secure telepsychiatry — no travel to Anchorage required.
Do I have to fly to Anchorage for psychiatric care?
No. Every provider listed here treats patients in Chugach Census Area by video. You do not need to fly out for routine psychiatric appointments or medication management.
What if I'm in a mental health crisis in Chugach Census Area?
Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 for an immediate emergency. For local in-person care, the regional resource is Providence Valdez Medical Center.
What insurance is commonly accepted in Chugach Census Area?
Most providers in Chugach Census Area bill the carriers common to the Southcentral region: Premera Blue Cross, Moda Health, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE West, Medicare, Alaska Medicaid. Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.