Clarity: CBT Self Help Journal

The rating and title might be confusing considering it seems contradictory, but I’d like to explain to help others considering using this. I self-applied for the CBT program locally near me, so I decided to try Clarity out to get an idea of what I’m going into. It provides an excellent explanation of what CBT is, details on specific mental illnesses and coping strategies, specifically focusing on changing your thought pattern. I understand these now, which is excellent, but the reason Clarity wasn’t for me is simply because I understand now that I prefer in-person CBT, whereas the app relies heavily its AI feature. I did get past the free trial because I thought it was helping me. If I remember correctly the AI Chatbot should learn about you over time. I explained to it that I heavily struggle with Illness Anxiety Disorder (aka. Hypochondria), but the app didn’t seem to provide help for me in that regard. I felt it tended to simply ask me how I can change my thoughts about a doctor’s visit, or that I’m overthinking something, and instead of providing ways of changing my thoughts about it, it always just asked me what I do when I have these thoughts. The AI Chatbot, to me, didn’t seem to adapt to me as much as it claims it should, and I felt I was simply getting a pat on the back when it says “I’m sorry to hear that”, etc. This being said, because again this has seemed quite negative, the highlights on the app are everything except for the Chatbot, at least for me. I wanted to write this review to acknowledge that the developers have absolutely created a great app, but the AI experience wasn’t for me, which is why it’s 4 stars from me. The courses, learning about CBT, and breathing exercises are the best features. For those considering the app, definitely think about if you function better human-to-human, or don’t use the Chatbot if you feel it won’t help you. It’s definitely going to be a different experience for everyone. It wasn’t for me, but I highly thank the developers for creating the app.

I find the AI generated questions open me up to a no pressure conversation with myself that allows me to dive deeper than I have before. So much better than always having to be fine. It takes a little time but it has opened thoughts I wouldn’t have asked myself. Give it a try!

Ever since I started using this app, I’ve been able to understand a lot of emotions or situations im dealing with. I dont have a lot of people I can talk to so using the chat when I need assistance on solving issues in my life has been very helpful. Amazing app.

Thank you for everything this saved me every morning!!!

Pretty interesting. I found relief right away after journaling and seeing the response from the computer. Im intrigued

Really good app

95% of the app is locked behind a too high paywall. When you first open the app it has you do a questionnaire. Afterwards, it prompts you with a full screen ad for their paid subscription. The ad is very obviously designed in a way to make it seem like you have to pay pr take the trial. You can scroll down and select “skip for now” but they tried hard to hide that. It’s dishonest at best and made me not even trust taking the free trial. I just know for a fact yall would charge me full price even after I cancel the trial and Id never see that money again. If youre willing to pay their overpriced subscription then perhaps it can do some good. But, Id be very weary dealing with this company.

I especially like being able to choose my own emotions, many apps don’t let you do that and the standard emotions don’t seem to fit. This app helps me when I am reacting stronger than a situation calls for. It’s very effective.

The free version is very helpful and well designed. Would recommend.

There must be a glitch in the app because it offered me half price subscription for the year, but it did not provide me what it had offered me after I paid the full amount on my credit card. so I have submitted for a refund request. Please help.