Is an AI Therapist Right for You?
Jun 20, 2025
A 10-Question Self-Check You Can Finish in 3 Minutes
How to use this guide: Read each question, answer yes or no to yourself, and note the occasional Noah tip whenever it makes sense to reach out to the app. (Scoring rubric at the end.)
1. Do therapy fees keep you from booking?
A single in-person session often costs well over $100.
2. Do your worst anxiety spikes hit after midnight?
Noah tip: Open Noah’s voice mode for a guided 4-7-8 breath whenever panic strikes at 2 a.m.
3. Is writing easier than talking about feelings?
Noah tip: Start with Noah in text chat, then switch to a call when you’re ready for voice support.
4. Do you live in a “therapy desert”?
Rural and remote areas can lack nearby clinicians.
Noah tip: Noah offers on-demand support and can surface crisis numbers for your exact location if you ever need them.
5. Do you need micro-nudges to stay on track?
Habit reminders keep self-care from slipping.
Noah tip: Schedule daily gratitude or mood-check pings right inside the app.
6. Would an export summary help a future therapist?
Noah tip: Type export my progress and Noah will generate a de-identified PDF you can email to any clinician.
7. Are you privacy-worried?
Private, encrypted spaces matter—especially for mental health.
8. Have generic chatbots ever made you feel unsafe?
Low-quality bots sometimes give harmful advice; safety matters.
9. Are you managing mild-to-moderate anxiety (not psychosis or active self-harm)?
Noah tip: If risk phrases appear, Noah automatically offers to connect you with 988 (U.S.) or your local crisis line while staying with you in chat.
10. Would bilingual support help?
Noah tip: Switch between English, Spanish, or French at any time—Noah adapts instantly.
Scoring
0 – 3 “yes” answers: Traditional in-person therapy may be your best primary option.
4 – 6 “yes” answers: A hybrid approach—Noah alongside human sessions—will likely suit you.
7 – 10 “yes” answers: Noah can be your primary day-to-day therapist, with human care as backup when needed.