About Breakthrough Mental Health
Compassionate psychiatric care that puts you first
Mission Statement
At Breakthrough Mental Health, our mission is to provide exceptional,
individualized psychiatric care that honors each person’s unique journey toward mental wellness. We believe everyone deserves mental health care that is bothclinically excellent and deeply compassionate—delivered with respect, empathy, and genuine partnership.
Our Story
Compassionate Care That Makes a Difference
At Breakthrough Mental Health, we believe that exceptional psychiatric care starts with genuine human connection. Mental health challenges can feel isolating, overwhelming, and confusing—but you don’t have to face them alone.
Our practice was founded on a simple but powerful principle: every person deserves mental health care that truly sees them as an individual, not just a diagnosis or a prescription to write. We’re here to walk alongside you on your journey to wellness, offering expert clinical care wrapped in compassion, respect, and authentic support.
Located in Rolling Hills Estates and serving the entire South Bay community, we provide personalized psychiatric medication management and comprehensive evaluation services designed around your unique needs—never a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our Approach to Care
Partnership, Not Just Prescription
We don’t believe in simply handing you a prescription and sending you on your way. Mental health treatment is a journey, and we’re committed to being your partner every step. Our approach is built on:
Active Listening
We take time to truly hear your story, understand your symptoms, and learn about your goals for treatment.
Evidence-Based Care
Our treatment recommendations are grounded in the latest psychiatric research and proven best practices.
Individualized Treatment
Your care plan is tailored specifically to you—your diagnosis, lifestyle, preferences, values, and goals.
Ongoing Support
We’re with you for the long haul, adjusting your treatment as needed and celebrating your progress along the way.
Respect & Dignity
You are the expert on your own experience, and we honor that truth in every interaction.
Collaboration
Treatment decisions are made together, never imposed. Your voice matters in your care.
Meet Our Team
Irine Achuamang, MSN, PMHNP
Founder & Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Irine Achuamang is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to the South Bay community. With over seven years of experience serving patients in California, Irine brings both exceptional clinical expertise and a genuine, heartfelt commitment to patient well-being.
Irine earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health from California State University in 2017. Licensed by the California Board
of Registered Nursing, she is fully authorized to complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and prescribe psychiatric medications in collaboration with a physician.
What sets Irine apart is her unwavering commitment to seeing each patient as a whole person, not just a collection of symptoms. She understands that seeking mental health care takes tremendous courage, and she honors that courage by creating a safe, non-judgmental space where patients feel truly heard and understood.
"As a provider, I have a good understanding of the challenges clients face as they seek better mental health. I walk with you on this journey as a compassionate listener, offering you evidence-based treatment recommendations. The care plan is very individualized, and my goal is to help each client achieve the most up-to-date and effective plan suitable for them."
— Irine Achuamang, MSN, PMHNP
Irine specializes in medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions. She stays current with the latest advances in psychopharmacology to ensure her patients receive the most effective, evidence-based treatment available.
Dr. Austina B. Cho, MD
Collaborating Psychiatrist
Dr. Austina B. Cho is a highly experienced, board-certified psychiatrist practicing in California with over 20 years of clinical expertise in treating complex mental healthconditions. She is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Southern California area, including Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.
Dr. Cho received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and has developed extensive expertise in treating depression, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and stress-related conditions. Her depth of experience and clinical knowledge make her an invaluable collaborating physician for Breakthrough Mental Health.
Through her collaboration with Irine Achuamang, Dr. Cho ensures that patients at Breakthrough Mental Health receive integrated, comprehensive psychiatric care backed by decades of combined experience and the highest standards of medical practice.
Why choose breakthrough mental health
Board-Certified Expertise
Led by a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with specialized training and ongoing continuing education
Collaborative Medical Team
Partnership with Dr. Austina B. Cho, MD ensures comprehensive psychiatric expertise backing your care
Patient-Centered Care
Your treatment plan is designed for you as an individual, not based on a template
Compassionate & Non-Judgemental
A safe space where you can be honest about your struggles without fear of judgment
Evidence-Based Treatment
Current with the latest psychiatric research to offer you the most effective treatments
Insurance
Accepted
In-network with most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and more
Convenient South Bay Location
Easily accessible from Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes, Torrance, and surrounding areas
Flexible Appointment Options
Both in-person and telehealth visits available to fit your schedule