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Woebot

AI mental health chatbot that delivered evidence-based CBT techniques through daily conversation.

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Woebot was one of the first mental-health chatbots built on real clinical science. Created by Woebot Health — founded by Stanford psychologist Dr. Alison Darcy — it delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques through short daily conversations, helping users spot distorted thinking, reframe negative thoughts, and practice mood-management skills. Unlike a general chatbot, it followed structured, clinician-designed dialogue rather than free-form generation, which kept its guidance safe and predictable.

Its evidence base set it apart. The team published peer-reviewed studies on Woebot’s effect on symptoms of anxiety and depression, and the product was designed as a low-barrier first step or a between-sessions support, never a replacement for professional therapy.

Important context: Woebot Health wound down its direct-to-consumer app in 2025, shifting focus toward clinical and enterprise partnerships. If you are seeking a consumer alternative today, apps like Wysa or Youper offer similar CBT-based chat support.

Key Features

  • CBT and DBT-informed conversational exercises
  • Mood tracking that surfaces patterns over time
  • Guided breathing and relaxation practices
  • Clinician-designed, rules-based dialogue for safety
  • Daily check-ins available 24/7
  • Grounded in published clinical research

Pricing

  • Free: The consumer app was free to use while available
  • Enterprise / clinical: Partnerships with health systems and providers

Because the standalone consumer app has been discontinued, general public availability is now limited.

Best For

People with mild-to-moderate stress or low mood who want structured, evidence-based self-help between therapy sessions or as a first step — with the clear understanding that it is a support tool, not treatment.

Limitations

Woebot is not a therapist and cannot handle crises; anyone in distress should contact a professional or a crisis line. Its scripted structure can also feel repetitive, and the discontinuation of the consumer app means most people will need to look at alternatives like Wysa or Youper.

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