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Most people feel a little lighter after one honest conversation — and you can start one instantly, for free.
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Real stories from people who found support with Wellzy
"At 2am when my anxiety was through the roof, Wellzy was there. Finally something that actually listens without making me feel like a burden. I've already recommended it to three friends."
"Love that it remembers our previous conversations. Feels like actual continuity instead of starting from scratch every time."
"The daily mood check-ins with AI insights helped me see patterns in my emotions I never noticed before. Now I can actually prepare for my rough days."
"The breathing exercises combined with the chat helped me get through my first panic attack in months. Game changer."
"After my divorce I couldn't afford therapy anymore. Wellzy became my lifeline during the hardest months. I'm in a much better place now and finally seeing a human therapist again."
"My kids don't know I use this but it's making me a more patient parent. I process my frustrations here instead of taking them out on my family."
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How Wellzy Helps You
Skills inspired by CBT and mindfulness, private and personalized to you
Manage Anxiety
Learn techniques to calm racing thoughts, reduce worry, and regain control when anxiety strikes.
Try breathing exercisesPractice CBT & DBT Skills
Try exercises inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and DBT to reframe unhelpful thoughts.
Learn about CBTPersonal Wellness Plan
Set goals, track check-ins, and get suggestions tailored to what you share.
Build your plan24/7 Availability
Access support anytime, day or night, without waiting for appointments or scheduling.
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AI Therapist vs. AI Companion: What Wellzy Is
Searching for an AI therapist? Wellzy is a free alternative: an AI wellness companion, not a therapist. Here's the difference.
A licensed therapist
- Diagnoses what's going on
- Treats it over time
- Weekly sessions, by appointment
Wellzy
- Listens at any hour
- Helps you untangle one thought
- Practices CBT skills with you
Not either-or. Many people use both.
What people mean by an AI therapist
Usually a chatbot that talks with you about feelings and stress. None of them is a licensed therapist: they can't assess, diagnose or treat, and they aren't accountable for your care the way a professional is. Wellzy says so plainly. It's an AI wellness companion that listens and helps you practice skills.
What AI support can and can't do
It can be there at 3am, help you put a feeling into words, walk you through a breathing or grounding exercise, and help you notice a thought that keeps looping. It can't diagnose, advise on medication or handle an emergency, and it can make mistakes.
AI counseling, therapy chatbots and AI therapy apps online
The names vary, but the questions to ask are the same: does it say plainly what it is, is it free to start, does it explain what happens to your conversations, does it point you to real help in a crisis, and does it help you find a human therapist when you want one?
Live sessions
Talk to Wellzy face to face
Say it out loud and Wellzy answers with a voice and a face, like a video call. Some things are easier to say than to type.
- Up to 15 minutes a week, in as many calls as you like
- Your camera is optional and only shows you to yourself
- What you say is saved in your chat, like a voice message
You're talking with an AI companion, not a person.
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Read the conversation
CallerHey. So, um, I've got this big presentation at work tomorrow, and my brain just won't switch off. I keep picturing it going badly.
WellzyA presentation that's a day away and a brain that won't quit — that's a rough combination, especially when you're trying to rest and it keeps running the disaster reel. Let me ask this, though: when you picture it going badly, what's the actual scene? Is it blanking on your words, or something more specific?
CallerMostly blanking on my words. I keep imagining I'll freeze up and everyone will just stare at me.
WellzyBlank words are the worst one to fear, because your brain can't rehearse a blank — there's nothing to practice. But here's what I know about that specific fear: it almost always comes from trying to hold the whole talk in your head at once. What's your opening line? If you can say the first two sentences out loud right now, the rest tends to follow.
CallerYeah, saying the first two lines out loud actually helped a lot. I'm going to do that once, then try to sleep.
WellzyThat's the thing about a blank — it can't survive a first sentence you already know cold. You just proved your brain wrong in about ten seconds.
Between conversations
Track, Breathe, Meditate, Reflect
Powerful tools to help you understand your emotions and build healthy habits
Mood Insights
Track your emotional patterns over time
Breathing Exercises
Calm your mind with guided techniques
Meditation
Guided sessions to center your mind
Reflection Summaries
AI-powered insights from your conversations
"You've been focusing on setting boundaries at work. Your stress levels decreased after difficult conversations."
- 3 positive patterns identified
- 1 area for growth suggested
- Weekly summary ready
When you're ready
Ready for a human therapist?
Wellzy is here at 2am. A licensed therapist is here for the longer work. When you're ready, search our directory to find one who fits what you're going through. Listings are reviewed before they appear; always confirm a provider's license with your state licensing board.
For therapists
List your practice, and keep your notes here too
Get matched with people who are looking for the support you offer. Then record a session and get a draft progress note to review and sign.
- Free to list
- Every listing is reviewed before it goes live
- Matched with people who fit your specialties
- Draft SOAP, DAP and BIRP notes from a recording
- Client summaries and progress reports
A free AI therapy alternative
Is Wellzy really free?
Looking for a free AI therapist? Wellzy is free to start, and it's an AI wellness companion, not a therapist.
Free every day
25 messages on your first day, then 10 a day, plus breathing exercises, mood check-ins and articles. No credit card needed.
Premium if you want more
Unlimited conversations, long-term memory and voice chat with Wellzy Premium. Start free and upgrade only if it helps.
A companion, not therapy
Wellzy listens and helps you practice skills between the hard moments. For therapy, you can find a licensed therapist in our directory.
Questions
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Everything you need to know about Wellzy and your mental wellness journey.
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