For the things you can't say out loud

sokoon is AI made for your mental health — private, judgment-free support whenever you need it. Never trained on your conversations, never sold, and it doesn't shut down when things get heavy.

No card needed, and you can delete everything anytime.

0% of users said they felt less overwhelmed within their first 0 days

Self-reported, from a survey of sokoon users. We asked, they answered.

sokoon/səˈkuːn/ means tranquillité in Français

Why choose sokoon for your mental health?

sokoon blends AI guidance with established methods. Personal, judgment-free emotional support, whenever you need to feel heard.

sokoon adapts to you

Because everyone's journey is different, sokoon adapts to your needs and shapes itself around how you show up.

24/7 emotional support

Comfort when you need it. No judgment, no waiting rooms.

Grounded in methods that work

Informed by CBT, DBT, Compassionate Support, and Action-Oriented approaches. Offered as supportive guidance, not clinical treatment.

Confidentiality is everything

Your conversations are encrypted and completely confidential.

See your progress

sokoon tracks your progress so you can see how you're doing and adjust as needed.

Shaped with clinical psychologists

Built to feel supportive and human, not clinical.

Voice and text sessions, your way

Choose the pace that feels right. Talk it out in a voice session, or write in a private text chat. Both stay between you and sokoon.

Talk it out, or write it down

Some days you want to talk it out; other days writing feels easier. sokoon supports both so you can express yourself freely, on your own terms.

Voice sessions when you want to talk
Private text conversations when you need quiet
Switch between voice and text without losing your place

Four styles, one supportive space

Choose the AI character that clicks with you. Each one has their own style and pace. Always private.

Sam

Draws on approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Approach: Thought Restructuring & Mindfulness

Best if your thoughts spiral or you overthink everything

Long-term memory, fully in your control

sokoon remembers what matters across your sessions, so you never have to retell your story. You stay in control: see everything it remembers, and delete anything you don't want kept, anytime.

Pick up where you left off, every time

Between sessions, sokoon holds onto what matters: what you're working through, what helps. So each conversation picks up where the last one left off, instead of starting from zero. You decide what stays, and you can clear out anything you'd rather it forget.

Continuity across every voice and text session
Step away mid-thought and resume right where you stopped
See exactly what sokoon remembers, anytime
Delete anything you don't want kept. You stay in control.

Built for mental health, not adapted for it

Your own conversations are never used for training.

What our users are saying

r/therapyGPT“

I loved sokoon too, played with it yesterday quite a bit, and I liked it.

— eesti*****

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I didn't realize how much I was carrying until I started letting it out.

— Sarah

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I put it off for months. I wish I hadn't.

— Joe

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I was skeptical. Three days in, I cried — because I finally felt something shift.

— Layan

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It was good to have a place to vent. I have been doing a therapy but sokoon was available 24/7 and it felt more tailored for the therapy than just venting to ChatGPT.

— Minjung Baek

r/therapyGPT“

I loved sokoon too, played with it yesterday quite a bit, and I liked it.

— eesti*****

“

I didn't realize how much I was carrying until I started letting it out.

— Sarah

“

I put it off for months. I wish I hadn't.

— Joe

“

I was skeptical. Three days in, I cried — because I finally felt something shift.

— Layan

“

It was good to have a place to vent. I have been doing a therapy but sokoon was available 24/7 and it felt more tailored for the therapy than just venting to ChatGPT.

— Minjung Baek

Your messages are encrypted

What you say here stays here. Encrypted, never sold, and never used to train anything.

Things that might help

Honest writing on mental health, getting through the hard moments, and the thinking behind how sokoon is built.

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Why Most AI Chatbots Are Built Wrong for Mental Health

Most AI tools tell you what you want to hear. That feels good. It is also the wrong approach. Here is why real support requires honest challenge, and how sokoon is designed to provide it.

The Psychologist Who Helped Build sokoon's Characters

Sam, Rosalia, James, and Nadia are not general chatbots. Each one was shaped with clinical psychology to behave like a real supportive relationship, not a conversation designed to keep you engaged.

Can AI Conversations Harm Your Mental Health?

It is a fair question. Some AI tools can deepen negative patterns and reinforce distorted thinking. Here is what the risks actually are, and what sokoon does differently.

What is CBT and Why Does it Actually Work?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched frameworks in mental health. Here is what it does, why the evidence behind it is strong, and what it looks like when applied well.

How to Talk to the People in Your Life About Your Mental Health

Starting that conversation is hard. Most people who struggle in silence are not doing it because they want to. They do it because they do not know how to begin. Here is a way through.

Signs You Might Be Struggling With Anxiety (and What to Do)

Anxiety does not always look the way people expect. Sometimes it looks like avoidance, irritability, or just feeling on edge. Here is what to watch for and what actually helps.

BPD and DBT: Why Dialectical Behavior Therapy Was Built for This

DBT was not a general-purpose framework that got applied to BPD. It was created specifically because existing approaches were failing people with Borderline Personality Disorder.

How to Stop Overthinking at Night (and Actually Get Some Sleep)

Lying awake while your mind runs through everything you said, did, or still have to do. Here is why overthinking gets worse at night, and what actually helps quiet it.

How to Calm Down During a Panic Attack (Step by Step)

A panic attack convinces your body it is in danger, even when you are safe. Here are simple, step by step ways to ride one out, and what to do if they keep coming back.

The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique (and Why It Works)

When your thoughts are spiraling, the 5-4-3-2-1 technique brings you back to the present through your five senses. Here is how to do it, and why it works.

Why Do I Feel Numb? Understanding Emotional Numbness

Feeling flat, distant, or like nothing quite reaches you. Emotional numbness is more common than people think. Here is what it usually means and what tends to help.

How to Stop Ruminating (When You Keep Replaying the Same Thoughts)

Going over the same conversation or mistake again and again. Rumination feels like problem solving, but it keeps you stuck. Here is why it happens and how to step out of the loop.

Feeling Disconnected From Everything: What It Means

Like you are watching your life through glass, going through the motions without quite being there. Here is what feeling disconnected usually means, and what helps you come back.

sokoon vs Wysa: Which AI Mental Health App Fits You?

Structured CBT exercises with a penguin, or an open conversation that remembers you? An honest comparison of Wysa and sokoon, including where Wysa is genuinely stronger.

Using ChatGPT for Mental Health? Read This First

Millions of people quietly talk to ChatGPT about their mental health. Some of it helps. Here is where general-purpose AI works against you, and what to use instead.

The Best AI Mental Health Apps in 2026 (an Honest List)

Most 'best apps' lists are ads in disguise. Ours starts by admitting sokoon is on it, then shows the criteria, the real weaknesses of every app including ours, and who each one fits.

AI Therapy: What It Is, How It Works & Its Limits

A plain-English guide to AI therapy: how it works, what research actually shows, what it costs, where it can help, and where a licensed therapist is the right choice.

Can't Afford Online Counseling? Your Real Options, Cheapest First

Online counseling costs $240 to $400 a month, and most guides pretend that is fine. Here is the full list of real alternatives, ordered from free to cheapest, including the ones nobody advertises.

Online Counseling vs AI Support: What Each Is Actually For

One has a license and can diagnose you. The other is there whenever you need it and starts free. We build the second kind, and here is our honest case for when you should pick the first.

The Best AI Therapy Apps in 2026, Ranked by People Who Build One

We build one of these apps, we ranked it anyway, and we put every app's real weaknesses next to its strengths, including ours. The criteria will outlast the ranking.

sokoon vs Abby: An Honest Comparison From One Side of It

Abby speaks 26 languages and that might decide it for you. Here is where it wins, where the depth runs out, and why we are cheaper at every tier.

sokoon vs Ash: The Two Apps Betting That Talking Helps

Ash is the competitor we respect most: free, well funded, genuinely good at conversation. The differences that remain are money, honesty about the label, and what happens to your words.

sokoon vs ChatGPT for Mental Health: What You Give Up for Free

ChatGPT will listen at 1am and it costs nothing. What it does with your words afterward, and what it cannot do when the conversation gets heavy, is the actual comparison.

Is AI Therapy Private? How to Check Before You Overshare

The industry asking for your most sensitive data has treated it most carelessly, and the receipts are public. Five questions to ask any app before you type anything real.

Is AI Therapy Legal? What the New State Laws Actually Ban

You cannot be fined for talking to a chatbot about your anxiety, anywhere. The companies selling AI as therapy are another story, and the new state laws are quietly on your side.

Journal Prompts for Overthinking: Put Racing Thoughts Into Words

Not 140 prompts to overthink. Choose what your mind is doing right now and get one focused question that helps you put the loop into words.

Why Most AI Chatbots Are Built Wrong for Mental Health

Most AI tools tell you what you want to hear. That feels good. It is also the wrong approach. Here is why real support requires honest challenge, and how sokoon is designed to provide it.

The Psychologist Who Helped Build sokoon's Characters

Sam, Rosalia, James, and Nadia are not general chatbots. Each one was shaped with clinical psychology to behave like a real supportive relationship, not a conversation designed to keep you engaged.

Can AI Conversations Harm Your Mental Health?

It is a fair question. Some AI tools can deepen negative patterns and reinforce distorted thinking. Here is what the risks actually are, and what sokoon does differently.

What is CBT and Why Does it Actually Work?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most researched frameworks in mental health. Here is what it does, why the evidence behind it is strong, and what it looks like when applied well.

How to Talk to the People in Your Life About Your Mental Health

Starting that conversation is hard. Most people who struggle in silence are not doing it because they want to. They do it because they do not know how to begin. Here is a way through.

Signs You Might Be Struggling With Anxiety (and What to Do)

Anxiety does not always look the way people expect. Sometimes it looks like avoidance, irritability, or just feeling on edge. Here is what to watch for and what actually helps.

BPD and DBT: Why Dialectical Behavior Therapy Was Built for This

DBT was not a general-purpose framework that got applied to BPD. It was created specifically because existing approaches were failing people with Borderline Personality Disorder.

How to Stop Overthinking at Night (and Actually Get Some Sleep)

Lying awake while your mind runs through everything you said, did, or still have to do. Here is why overthinking gets worse at night, and what actually helps quiet it.

How to Calm Down During a Panic Attack (Step by Step)

A panic attack convinces your body it is in danger, even when you are safe. Here are simple, step by step ways to ride one out, and what to do if they keep coming back.

The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique (and Why It Works)

When your thoughts are spiraling, the 5-4-3-2-1 technique brings you back to the present through your five senses. Here is how to do it, and why it works.

Why Do I Feel Numb? Understanding Emotional Numbness

Feeling flat, distant, or like nothing quite reaches you. Emotional numbness is more common than people think. Here is what it usually means and what tends to help.

How to Stop Ruminating (When You Keep Replaying the Same Thoughts)

Going over the same conversation or mistake again and again. Rumination feels like problem solving, but it keeps you stuck. Here is why it happens and how to step out of the loop.

Feeling Disconnected From Everything: What It Means

Like you are watching your life through glass, going through the motions without quite being there. Here is what feeling disconnected usually means, and what helps you come back.

sokoon vs Wysa: Which AI Mental Health App Fits You?

Structured CBT exercises with a penguin, or an open conversation that remembers you? An honest comparison of Wysa and sokoon, including where Wysa is genuinely stronger.

Using ChatGPT for Mental Health? Read This First

Millions of people quietly talk to ChatGPT about their mental health. Some of it helps. Here is where general-purpose AI works against you, and what to use instead.

The Best AI Mental Health Apps in 2026 (an Honest List)

Most 'best apps' lists are ads in disguise. Ours starts by admitting sokoon is on it, then shows the criteria, the real weaknesses of every app including ours, and who each one fits.

AI Therapy: What It Is, How It Works & Its Limits

A plain-English guide to AI therapy: how it works, what research actually shows, what it costs, where it can help, and where a licensed therapist is the right choice.

Can't Afford Online Counseling? Your Real Options, Cheapest First

Online counseling costs $240 to $400 a month, and most guides pretend that is fine. Here is the full list of real alternatives, ordered from free to cheapest, including the ones nobody advertises.

Online Counseling vs AI Support: What Each Is Actually For

One has a license and can diagnose you. The other is there whenever you need it and starts free. We build the second kind, and here is our honest case for when you should pick the first.

The Best AI Therapy Apps in 2026, Ranked by People Who Build One

We build one of these apps, we ranked it anyway, and we put every app's real weaknesses next to its strengths, including ours. The criteria will outlast the ranking.

sokoon vs Abby: An Honest Comparison From One Side of It

Abby speaks 26 languages and that might decide it for you. Here is where it wins, where the depth runs out, and why we are cheaper at every tier.

sokoon vs Ash: The Two Apps Betting That Talking Helps

Ash is the competitor we respect most: free, well funded, genuinely good at conversation. The differences that remain are money, honesty about the label, and what happens to your words.

sokoon vs ChatGPT for Mental Health: What You Give Up for Free

ChatGPT will listen at 1am and it costs nothing. What it does with your words afterward, and what it cannot do when the conversation gets heavy, is the actual comparison.

Is AI Therapy Private? How to Check Before You Overshare

The industry asking for your most sensitive data has treated it most carelessly, and the receipts are public. Five questions to ask any app before you type anything real.

Is AI Therapy Legal? What the New State Laws Actually Ban

You cannot be fined for talking to a chatbot about your anxiety, anywhere. The companies selling AI as therapy are another story, and the new state laws are quietly on your side.

Journal Prompts for Overthinking: Put Racing Thoughts Into Words

Not 140 prompts to overthink. Choose what your mind is doing right now and get one focused question that helps you put the loop into words.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about sokoon.

No. sokoon is not therapy and does not pose as therapy or a therapist. It is a self-reflection tool — supportive guidance that helps you notice your thoughts, process how you feel, and build everyday coping habits. It is not a medical device, not a treatment for any diagnosed condition, and not a replacement for professional care.

After a brief onboarding assessment, sokoon matches you with a personalized AI character. You can then start text or voice sessions anytime, track your mood, journal, and earn XP for consistency. sokoon remembers context across sessions to give you more personalized, continuous support over time.

sokoon is an AI built only for emotional support — made for mental health from the start, never shaped by user conversations, and informed by CBT, DBT, Compassionate Support, and Action-Oriented approaches. ChatGPT is a general-purpose AI with no supportive structure. sokoon tracks your mood over time, offers guided journaling, remembers your history, and always points you to crisis resources in an emergency.

sokoon is not a replacement for professional therapy, especially for severe mental health conditions. It's a complement — providing accessible, structured support for the many adults who currently receive no mental health care at all due to cost, waitlists, or stigma. For anything serious, we always recommend seeing a licensed therapist.

sokoon was built with user safety as a core requirement and is intended for adults 18 and over. All conversations are encrypted, no data is sold or shared, and the platform always directs users in crisis to local crisis lines or emergency services. sokoon does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe — it provides structured emotional support and is not a substitute for professional care.

Yes. All conversations are encrypted in transit and at rest. Your data is never sold or shared with third parties, and your conversations are never used to train AI models. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time. Privacy is a core part of how sokoon is built.

If you're in crisis, please reach out now. In the US, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). Outside the US, contact your local emergency services. sokoon is here for ongoing support, but it is not a crisis service.

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. Changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle, and we offer a 3-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked.

For the things you can't say out loud

0% of users said they felt less overwhelmed within their first 0 days

Why choose sokoon for your mental health?

sokoon adapts to you

24/7 emotional support

Grounded in methods that work

Confidentiality is everything

See your progress

Shaped with clinical psychologists

Voice and text sessions, your way

Talk it out, or write it down

Four styles, one supportive space

Sam

Long-term memory, fully in your control

Pick up where you left off, every time

Built for mental health, not adapted for it

What our users are saying

Your messages are encrypted

Things that might help

Why Most AI Chatbots Are Built Wrong for Mental Health

The Psychologist Who Helped Build sokoon's Characters

Can AI Conversations Harm Your Mental Health?

What is CBT and Why Does it Actually Work?

How to Talk to the People in Your Life About Your Mental Health

Signs You Might Be Struggling With Anxiety (and What to Do)

BPD and DBT: Why Dialectical Behavior Therapy Was Built for This

How to Stop Overthinking at Night (and Actually Get Some Sleep)

How to Calm Down During a Panic Attack (Step by Step)

The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique (and Why It Works)

Why Do I Feel Numb? Understanding Emotional Numbness

How to Stop Ruminating (When You Keep Replaying the Same Thoughts)

Feeling Disconnected From Everything: What It Means

sokoon vs Wysa: Which AI Mental Health App Fits You?

Using ChatGPT for Mental Health? Read This First

The Best AI Mental Health Apps in 2026 (an Honest List)

AI Therapy: What It Is, How It Works & Its Limits

Can't Afford Online Counseling? Your Real Options, Cheapest First

Online Counseling vs AI Support: What Each Is Actually For

The Best AI Therapy Apps in 2026, Ranked by People Who Build One

sokoon vs Abby: An Honest Comparison From One Side of It

sokoon vs Ash: The Two Apps Betting That Talking Helps

sokoon vs ChatGPT for Mental Health: What You Give Up for Free

Is AI Therapy Private? How to Check Before You Overshare

Is AI Therapy Legal? What the New State Laws Actually Ban

Journal Prompts for Overthinking: Put Racing Thoughts Into Words

Why Most AI Chatbots Are Built Wrong for Mental Health

The Psychologist Who Helped Build sokoon's Characters

Can AI Conversations Harm Your Mental Health?

What is CBT and Why Does it Actually Work?

How to Talk to the People in Your Life About Your Mental Health

Signs You Might Be Struggling With Anxiety (and What to Do)

BPD and DBT: Why Dialectical Behavior Therapy Was Built for This

How to Stop Overthinking at Night (and Actually Get Some Sleep)

How to Calm Down During a Panic Attack (Step by Step)

The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique (and Why It Works)

Why Do I Feel Numb? Understanding Emotional Numbness

How to Stop Ruminating (When You Keep Replaying the Same Thoughts)

Feeling Disconnected From Everything: What It Means

sokoon vs Wysa: Which AI Mental Health App Fits You?

Using ChatGPT for Mental Health? Read This First

The Best AI Mental Health Apps in 2026 (an Honest List)

AI Therapy: What It Is, How It Works & Its Limits

Can't Afford Online Counseling? Your Real Options, Cheapest First

Online Counseling vs AI Support: What Each Is Actually For

The Best AI Therapy Apps in 2026, Ranked by People Who Build One

sokoon vs Abby: An Honest Comparison From One Side of It

sokoon vs Ash: The Two Apps Betting That Talking Helps

sokoon vs ChatGPT for Mental Health: What You Give Up for Free

Is AI Therapy Private? How to Check Before You Overshare

Is AI Therapy Legal? What the New State Laws Actually Ban

Journal Prompts for Overthinking: Put Racing Thoughts Into Words

Frequently Asked Questions

Does sokoon pose as AI therapy?

How does sokoon work?

How is sokoon different from ChatGPT?

Can sokoon replace traditional therapy?

Is sokoon safe to use?

Is my data private and secure?

What if I need immediate help?

Can I switch plans or cancel anytime?