# Book your mental health appointment > Book a mental health appointment at Breakthrough Mental Health in Long Beach, CA. Call or schedule online — most major insurance accepted. **Source:** https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/book/ **Provider:** Breakthrough Mental Health — Long Beach, CA (telehealth across CA) 1. [Home](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/) 2. Book Accepting new patients Same-week appointments, most major insurance accepted, and care in person or by telehealth across California. Request a time in about a minute — no long intake forms. [Request an appointment](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/book/#book-request)[Call to book — (818) 286-3862](tel:+1-818-286-3862)Request a callback[Email us](mailto:admin@breakthroughmentalhealth.health) Mon–Fri · 8 AM–6 PM It only takes a minute — no long forms, and a real person confirms your time. - Most major insurance - Telehealth across California - Self-pay & sliding scale *(image: A warm, welcoming clinic reception desk with a plant in soft daylight)* Same-week appointments How to book To book at Breakthrough Mental Health, request an appointment right here: choose one of our next available times (or your own), then add your name and number. A real person confirms your visit, usually within one business day. New patients welcome, most major insurance accepted — in Long Beach or by telehealth across California. Accepting new patients ## Request an appointment Pick a time that suits you and a real person will confirm it — usually within one business day. ## Why patients choose us - ### Same-week appointments Most new patients are seen within a week — often sooner. - ### Most insurance accepted In-network with major plans, plus self-pay and sliding-scale options. - ### In person or telehealth Visit our Long Beach office or meet by secure video across California. - ### Real people, no forms Call and speak with our team — there are no long intake forms to get started. ## Booking is simple Three gentle steps — no pressure, no paperwork to dread. 1. 1 ### Request a time Pick one of our next openings right here — or your own time — and leave your name and number. Prefer to talk? Call (818) 286-3862. 2. 2 ### Get matched We pair you with a credentialed provider who fits your needs, goals, and insurance. 3. 3 ### Begin care Start with a warm first visit — in person or by telehealth — and a plan that moves at your pace. ## Insurance & payment Use your insurance or pay out of pocket — either way, you’ll know what your care costs before your first visit. Accepted in-network ### Using insurance We’re in-network with most major plans. Verify your coverage in about a minute — or we’ll gladly check it for you. Plans we accept - *(image: Aetna insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Beacon Health Options insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Carelon Behavioral Health insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Cigna insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Evernorth (Cigna behavioral health) insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: GEHA (Government Employees Health Association) insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: HMC HealthWorks insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Magellan Health insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: MultiPlan insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Optum insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Oscar Health insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: Oxford Health Plans insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: TRICARE insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE West) insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: UMR (UnitedHealthcare) insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* - *(image: UnitedHealthcare insurance accepted at Breakthrough Mental Health)* Verify your coverage[or call (818) 286-3862](tel:+1-818-286-3862) ### Paying out of pocket? Self-pay rates Clear, upfront self-pay rates — no surprises, no fine print. You’ll know the cost before your first visit. - Initial psychiatric evaluation $250/ 1 hour - Follow-up visit $150/ 30 min Sliding-scale options are available — just ask. [Request an appointment](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/book/#book-request) ## Meet your providers Care from credentialed, licensed clinicians who explain options in plain language and move at a pace that feels safe. - *(image: Irine Achuamang, MSN, PMHNP-BC)* ### [Irine Achuamang, MSN, PMHNP-BC](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/providers/irine-achuamang/) Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Accepting new patients - Anxiety - Depression - ADHD - Bipolar Disorder - OCD [View profile](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/providers/irine-achuamang/) - *(image: Austina Cho, MD)* ### [Austina Cho, MD](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/providers/austina-cho/) Collaborating Psychiatrist - Depression - Bipolar Disorder - PTSD - Schizophrenia [View profile](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/providers/austina-cho/) [Meet the full team →](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/providers/) ## Visit us or meet by video Breakthrough Mental Health 3646 Long Beach Blvd # 205 Long Beach, CA 90807 [(818) 286-3862](tel:+1-818-286-3862)[admin@breakthroughmentalhealth.health](mailto:admin@breakthroughmentalhealth.health) ### Hours - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00–18:00 ### Telehealth & service areas Long Beach · Signal Hill · Lakewood · Bellflower · Seal Beach Telehealth available across California, with new locations coming to Northern California. [Get directions →](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=3646%20Long%20Beach%20Blvd%20%23%20205%2C%20Long%20Beach%2C%20CA%2090807) Your privacy comes first: we never collect health information on this website. Scheduling is handled by phone or through a secure, HIPAA-compliant booking platform. ## Booking questions How do I book an appointment? Use the request form on this page: choose one of our next available times (or suggest your own), add your name and phone, and our team confirms — usually within one business day. Or call (818) 286-3862. There are no long forms to fill out to get started. Do you accept my insurance? We are in-network with most major plans, including Aetna, Cigna / Evernorth, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare. Self-pay and sliding-scale options are also available. Call us and we will verify your coverage before your first visit. How soon can I be seen? Most new patients are scheduled within the same week, and often sooner. Same-week and telehealth appointments help you start care quickly, wherever you are in California. Can I be seen by telehealth? Yes. We offer secure video visits across California, as well as in-person appointments at our Long Beach office. You can choose whichever feels most comfortable for you. ## In crisis or need help now? If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (free, 24/7). [Call or text 988](tel:988) · [988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/). If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. ## Ready to take the first step? Request a time in under a minute — most major insurance accepted, with same-week appointments available. [Request an appointment](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/book/#book-request)[Call (818) 286-3862](tel:+1-818-286-3862)