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CBT without a Therapist: Helpy vs OpenCouch

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FactCBT without a Therapist: HelpyOpenCouch
Intended usersThe product is presented for people experiencing anxiety, stress, panic, burnout, or emotional overwhelm, and for people seeking self-guided practice alongside CBT, DBT, or ACT.The maker describes OpenCouch as a pre-beta AI companion for self-reflection and guided wellness exercises with persistent memory and safety routing.
PurposeHelpy is an AI assistant in a self-help platform built around CBT, with materials drawing on CBT, DBT, and ACT.OpenCouch is a chat companion for day-to-day emotional support, self-reflection, and practical coping.
SupportThe site lists email support and says replies usually arrive within one business day.The project directs bug reports and feature requests to GitHub Issues and asks users to report safety concerns privately.

CBT without a Therapist: Helpy plans

  • FreeFree
  • Full Access$29, paid once

OpenCouch plans

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Pick CBT without a Therapist: Helpy if…

Helpy may suit people dealing with anxiety, stress, panic, burnout, or emotional overwhelm who want guided self-help practice. It is also presented for people seeking self-guided work alongside CBT, DBT, or ACT, rather than clinical care.

Pick OpenCouch if…

OpenCouch may suit people seeking a self-reflection companion with guided coping exercises and persistent memory. It is not a replacement for professional mental health care or emergency support.

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