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Clinic Type

Psychiatry

Address

Monterey County, California (specific address not provided)

Phone

831-624-5311

Email

information@chomp.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Services Offered

  • Mental health
  • Behavioral health
  • Psychiatry
  • Counseling
  • Inpatient care
  • Outpatient care
  • TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)
  • Esketamine therapy
  • Ohana youth mental health center
  • Crisis stabilization
  • Inpatient behavioral health
  • Recovery center (substance use)

Technology & Equipment

  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
  • Esketamine therapy

Team

  • Ruby Ugochi Agoha, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry — MD
  • Jerry Rhodes Ainsworth, Psychiatry/Adult Mental Health — MD

Insurance & Payment

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FAQs

What should I bring to my first mental health appointment?

Bring a photo ID, insurance card, list of current medications, and any questions you have. It also helps to write down symptoms, concerns, or goals to discuss with your provider.

Do I need a mental health referral?

You don’t need a referral to access our services.

What if I need help after hours or between appointments?

If you’re in crisis, call 988 or visit the nearest emergency department. For ongoing care, your provider can help you plan for support between sessions or direct you to appropriate after-hours resources.

Do you offer virtual therapy or telepsychiatry appointments?

Yes, virtual appointments may be available for certain mental health services. Our team can answer questions about current telehealth options and eligibility.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (North American Mental Health Services, Monterey): 4.4 stars (111 reviews)
  • Birdeye (Mindpath Health): 4.6 stars (15 reviews)
  • Yelp (Harmony Place): 4.4 stars (46 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Renee Hill): 3.7 stars (9 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Meghan Dimaggio): 3.5 stars (11 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Providers praised for being compassionate, empathetic, and knowledgeable.
  • Patients reporting life-changing positive outcomes and effective therapy/psychiatric treatment.
  • Friendly and courteous office staff cited in some positive experiences.
  • Evidence-based and specialized treatment approaches (e.g., EMDR, trauma-focused care) available in the area.

Common complaints

  • Complaints regarding administrative failures, such as poor communication, scheduling errors, and long wait times for appointments.
  • Reports of unprofessionalism, lack of responsiveness, or perceived lack of care from certain providers and staff.
  • Difficulties navigating telehealth technology and processes.
  • Concerns regarding the clarity of treatment plans and continuity of care.

"This clinic is completely unprofessional... During my first telehealth appointment, the counselor was on mute... She ignored it and just stared at the screen."

Birdeye review (North American Mental Health Services)

"Receiving treatment at Harmony place has been an amazing experience. The therapists are phenomenal and really put their hearts into helping heal clients..."

ProjectKnow.com review (Harmony Place)

"As much as we wanted this to work out for our child, it simply didn’t. The communication here is very poor it often felt like the staff didn’t communicate with each other..."

LocalityBiz.com review (Ohana Center)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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Carmel, CA·Psychiatry

Summary: - The County of Monterey in California is actively recruiting for Behavioral Health leadership and staff roles, including a Deputy Director of Behavioral Health in the Health Department. Openings posted between May 20–26, 2026 show monthly salary ranges around $12,374–$16,890 and indicate ongoing availability (open until filled for at least one position). - Related postings also highlight public sector job opportunities within Monterey County’s Health/Behavioral Health services, suggesting a focus on expanding behavioral health staffing and leadership at Natividad Medical Center and the Health Department. - If you are seeking Carmel-area context specifically, this indicates behavioral health opportunities are headquartered under the County of Monterey rather than a separate Carmel organization, with job postings likely accessible via Monterey County’s careers or LinkedIn postings linked from the health department page. Key takeaways for job seekers in Carmel, CA: - Look for Deputy Director of Behavioral Health and related Health Department roles on Monterey County’s official site or its LinkedIn postings. - Positions offer substantial monthly salaries (approx. $12.4k–$16.9k) and are advertised as regular full-time. - Open dates in May 2026 and “open until filled” statuses suggest ongoing recruiting for behavioral health leadership and operational roles.

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