About us – Compassionate Psychiatric Care in Rolling Hills Estates

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.