# Psychiatric care in Long Beach, online across California > Psychiatric care in Long Beach, CA, plus telehealth across California. Evaluation and medication management — most major insurance accepted. **Source:** https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/ **Provider:** Breakthrough Mental Health — Long Beach, CA (telehealth across CA) *(image: Two friends chatting warmly over mugs of tea at a kitchen table in soft natural light)* Breakthrough Mental Health Board-certified psychiatric care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD — thorough evaluation, careful medication management, and regular follow-up. See us in Long Beach, or by telehealth anywhere in California. [Book a consultation](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/book/)[Call (818) 286-3862](tel:+1-818-286-3862)Request a callback[Explore conditions](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/) Mon–Fri · 8 AM–6 PM Same-week appointments availableMost major insurance accepted In-network with most major plans - *(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)* [Check your coverage →](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/#verify-coverage) ## Who we’re for You don’t need a diagnosis, a label, or a crisis to reach out — just a sense that something feels off. If you’re not sure we’re the right fit, that’s a good reason to call, not a reason to wait. - Accepting new patients - Same-week appointments available - We see children (6–17), adults and elders (65+) - In person in Long Beach - Telehealth across California - Most major insurance accepted - Self-pay & sliding-scale options Need support right 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/) *(image: A person sitting calmly with a warm drink in soft natural daylight at home)* You’re welcome here - Same-week appointments available - In-network with most major plans - Telehealth across California - Confidential private & HIPAA-secure ## How we care A warm, whole-person approach — grounded in evidence, delivered without judgment. - ### Clinical empathy Warm, plain-language care from qualified providers — never cold jargon. - ### Evidence-based Treatments grounded in current research and recognized clinical guidelines. - ### Whole-person We treat the person, not just the symptom — at a pace that feels safe. ## Conditions we treat Clear, supportive information to help you understand what you’re experiencing — and how care can help. - [ ### Anxiety Persistent worry, panic, and physical tension — and the treatments that calm it. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/anxiety/) - [ ### Depression Low mood, loss of interest, and fatigue. Effective, evidence-based care exists. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/depression/) - [ ### Trauma & PTSD Support for the lasting effects of distressing or traumatic experiences. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/ptsd/) - [ ### Treatment-Resistant Depression When standard antidepressants fall short, newer options can help. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/treatment-resistant-depression/) ### Also treating - [ADHD](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/adhd/) - [Eating Disorders](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/eating-disorders/) - [Insomnia](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/insomnia/) - [Personality Disorders](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/personality-disorders/) - [Schizophrenia](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/schizophrenia/) - [Suicide Prevention](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/suicide-prevention/) - [Trauma-Related Disorders](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/trauma/) - [Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/autism/) - [Bipolar & Related Disorders](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/bipolar/) - [Generalized Anxiety Disorder](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/gad/) - [Psychotic Disorders](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/psychotic-disorders/) - [Panic Disorder](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/panic-disorder/) - [Social Anxiety Disorder](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/social-anxiety/) - [Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/ocd/) [See all conditions →](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/) ## Treatments & services Evidence-based psychiatric care — from a thorough first evaluation to ongoing medication management. We coordinate therapy referrals when they would help. - [ Psychiatry ### Psychiatry Services Comprehensive psychiatric care — diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management led by a board-certified provider. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/treatments/psychiatry/) - [ Medication Management ### Medication Management Careful prescribing, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medications to maximize benefit and minimize side effects. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/treatments/medication-management/) - [ Psychiatric Evaluation ### Psychiatric Evaluation A thorough first assessment to understand your history and symptoms and build an accurate diagnosis and plan. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/treatments/psychiatric-evaluation/) [See all treatments & services →](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/treatments/) ## Meet our team Credentialed, compassionate providers ready to partner with you on your care. - *(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 all providers →](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/providers/) ## Stories of feeling better Real progress starts with one conversation. Here’s what care with us can feel like. - > I finally felt heard. The whole process was warm and unhurried — exactly what I needed. JMJ. M.In care since 2024 - > Booking was simple and they took my insurance. My provider actually listens and explains things clearly. ARA. R.Anxiety & stress - > Telehealth made it easy to keep up with care around work. I feel like myself again. DKD. K.Depression care ### Has care here helped you? A short Google review takes a minute — and it helps someone who’s still hesitating find the courage to reach out. Share only what you’re comfortable sharing. [Leave us a Google review](https://g.page/r/CQPX2kozyYXLEBM/review) ## Getting started is simple Three gentle steps — no forms to dread, no pressure. 1. 1 ### Reach out Call us, or check your coverage online — a short, judgment-free first conversation. 2. 2 ### Get matched We pair you with a qualified provider suited to your needs, goals, and insurance. 3. 3 ### Begin care Start with a warm first conversation and a plan that moves at a pace that feels safe. ## Taking the first step is enough Reaching out can feel hard, and you don't have to do it over the phone. Leave your number and a real person will call you back — a short, judgment-free conversation to understand what you need and match you with the right care. You don't need a diagnosis, a referral, or a crisis to reach out. *(image: Two people in a supportive, calm conversation)* ### Request a callback Leave your number and a real person will call you back — usually within one business day. No pressure, no obligation. We're out of the office right now to take your call — leave your number and we'll call you back as soon as we're back in. Request a callback[or call (818) 286-3862](tel:+1-818-286-3862) ## Latest from our resources Evidence-based, plain-language articles from our clinical team — practical guidance you can trust. - [ Getting Care ### In-Person vs Telehealth Psychiatric Care: A Side-by-Side Comparison In-person and telehealth psychiatry deliver the same evaluation from the same prescriber. Here is how they differ on travel, privacy, missed visits, medications, and cost, in one table. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/resources/in-person-vs-telehealth-psychiatry/) - [ Getting Care ### Is Telehealth Psychiatry Right for You? A Checklist for California Patients Telehealth psychiatry works about as well as in-person care for most concerns. Use this 8-question checklist to decide whether a video visit fits your life in California. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/resources/telehealth-psychiatry-california/) - [ Getting Care ### Finding a Same-Week Psychiatric Appointment in Long Beach: A Patient's Guide Most people wait weeks for a first psychiatric visit. Here is what actually shortens that wait in Long Beach, what California law already guarantees you, and what to have ready before you call. ](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/resources/same-week-psychiatric-appointment-long-beach/) [See all resources →](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/resources/) ## Visit us In person in Long Beach — or by secure telehealth, wherever you are in California. ### Our office 3646 Long Beach Blvd # 205 Long Beach, CA 90807 [(818) 286-3862](tel:+1-818-286-3862) ### Hours - Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Closed Saturday and Sunday ### Telehealth Telehealth available across California, with new locations coming to Northern California. [Get directions →](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3646%20Long%20Beach%20Blvd%20%23%20205%2C%20Long%20Beach%2C%20CA%2090807) ## Frequently asked questions Do you accept my insurance? We’re in-network with most major plans — including Aetna, Anthem, Beacon Health Options, Carelon, Cigna, Evernorth, and more. Not sure about yours? Use “Verify your coverage” below and our team will confirm your benefits, or give us a call. How soon can I be seen? Same-week appointments are often available for new patients. Reach out and we’ll match you with a provider and find a time that works for you. Will you just put me on medication? No. Nothing is started, changed, or stopped without talking it through with you first. Care begins with a thorough psychiatric evaluation; if medication is one of your options, your provider explains the benefits, the risks, and the possible side effects in plain language, and you decide together. Many people want to understand their options before deciding anything — that’s exactly what the first visit is for. Do you offer therapy as well? Our care is psychiatric: diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing medication management. We don’t provide talk therapy in house, but we coordinate therapy referrals when they would help — so the two sides of your care stay connected rather than separate. What ages do you treat? We care for children (6–17), adults and elders (65+) — in person in Long Beach or by secure telehealth across California. If someone’s needs fall outside what we treat, we’ll say so honestly and help point you toward the right care. Do you offer telehealth or virtual visits? Yes. We provide secure video visits across greater Los Angeles and all of California, alongside in-person care at our Long Beach office — so you can get support in whatever way feels most comfortable. What happens at the first appointment? Your first visit is an unhurried conversation. Your provider listens to what you’re experiencing, answers your questions, and works with you on a plan that feels right — no pressure. Is what I share confidential? Yes. Your health information is protected under HIPAA. We use it to provide your care, bill your insurance, and run our practice — and beyond that we only share it with your written authorization, or in the narrow situations the law requires (for example, a court order or a serious safety risk). Our Notice of Privacy Practices explains each one. What if I don’t have insurance? Cost shouldn’t be a barrier to care. Our self-pay rates are $250 for an initial psychiatric evaluation (about an hour) and $150 for a follow-up visit (about 30 minutes), and sliding-scale options are available. You’ll know what your care will cost before your first appointment — just ask. [Verify your coverage](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/#verify-coverage)[Call (818) 286-3862](tel:+1-818-286-3862) Still unsure? A short call answers most questions — no obligation, no pressure. Accepted in-network ## In-network with your insurance We're in-network with most major plans, so care stays affordable. Not sure about yours? Verify your coverage in about a minute — or we'll gladly check it for you. No card to hand? Just leave your name and number — tick “look it up for me” and we'll do the checking. Self-pay & sliding-scale options are also available. Verify your coverage[or call (818) 286-3862](tel:+1-818-286-3862)or request a callback 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)* ## You’ll know the cost before you start We confirm your benefits before your first appointment and tell you plainly what your care will cost — no surprise bills, no fine print. If you’re paying out of pocket, ask about self-pay and sliding-scale options. ### Your right to a Good Faith Estimate You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. Read the full notice You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit [cms.gov/nosurprises](https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises). ## Care that meets you where you are Book a consultation today — most major insurance accepted, with same-week appointments available. [Book a consultation](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/book/)[or explore conditions we treat →](https://breakthroughmentalhealth.health/conditions/)