Wysa Review
Editor's PickAI mental health chatbot with CBT tools and human coaching.
Overview
Wysa is an FDA Breakthrough Device-designated mental health chatbot combining CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques with optional human coaching. The friendly penguin-themed AI guides users through structured exercises for anxiety, stress, and depression management.
Pricing
Free: unlimited chat, basic CBT/mindfulness tools. Premium $19.99/mo or $99.99/yr: structured programs, therapist-crafted exercises. Coaching add-on: ~$19.99 per 30-min session with a human coach.
Pros
- +FDA Breakthrough Device designation for mental health
- +Strong free tier with unlimited chat and basic tools
- +Human coaching option for escalation
- +Clinically validated CBT approach
Cons
- −AI conversations can feel menu-driven and robotic
- −Not suitable for crisis intervention
- −Premium annual price ($99.99) is steep
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