bettermoodtherapy

Life can be tough

We are here to help

Our Approach

Are you feeling stuck? Do you struggle with relationships or work satisfaction? Would you like to feel more joyful, satisfied, and less worried?

We are here to help.

Our therapists provide adolescent, adult, couple, and family counseling. We are skilled and experienced in highly effective, evidence-based mental health therapy approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Mindfulness-based Therapy.

At Better Mood Therapy, we strive to deliver the highest quality mental health care to help you feel better soon, in a flexible and confidential environment. We are available to help you, online or in-person in California.

Our Services

 
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Individuals

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Couples

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Adolescents & Families

Meet our team

 
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Sunny Choi, LCSW

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Mitchell Eckstein, LCSW

What experts say about us

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Testimonials

“Sunny and Mitch are adept, compassionate clinicians who exercise cultural humility. They both apply cognitive behavioral therapy as their core approach. The resulting therapy path is purposeful, and time-bound, allowing their patients to recover in a short amount of time”

— Steven Sust, MD, Psychiatrist

“Sunny is highly accomplished and caring. We collaborated to provide holistic, integrated care to our patients - an effective strategy that resulted in quick recovery. His expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy has helped many of my patients overcome their anxiety and panic attacks in just a few sessions.”

— Sharon Chen, MD, Primary Care Physician

“Mitch and I have known each other for about 20 years. We have worked together and assisted each other as a smooth team. He has been very sensitive, kind, supportive, and understanding. He listens to people, and tries to understand the basis for the issues that come up, before making a conclusion. His comments along the way have also been very helpful in solving problems.”

— John D. Michael, MD, Physician

“Sunny has helped many of my teenage patients with a broad range of mental health issues such as depression, panic attacks, and anxiety. Teenagers find him approachable, making treatments more impactful because he quickly breaks down barriers with his caring and funny demeanor.”

— Whitney Shiau, MD, Pediatrician

“Sunny is a skilled clinician who brings relief to my patients quickly. His warm, empathetic approach motivates my patients to master the skills to understand their negative thought patterns and make a meaningful improvement in their mental health. He has helped them to live fuller, happier lives, and enrich their relationships. ”

— Rena Hu, MD, OBGYN

“I have referred several patients to Sunny, and have always been very satisfied with his work. He is a therapist that is invested in his patients while being relatable and effective. My patients are pleased with their progress.”

— Jason Owyang, NP, Primary Care Provider

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Providing you with a flexible and confidential environment

We understand our clients have busy lives and require flexibility. Our office is conveniently located in San Mateo, California. We also offer video therapy for clients who prefer the convenience of doing therapy from an alternate location in California.

 
 

1700 South Amphlett Boulevard Suite 250i, San Mateo CA 94402