CBT
Gently spots cognitive distortions and offers balanced re‑frames you can actually believe.
Journal • Research‑grounded
A journal that listens and responds.
You write. Aurora privately analyzes—rooted in evidence-based psychology and a privacy-first design. It maps thought and behavior patterns, reveals distortions, and applies validated methods to shift them. No noise, no distraction. Just clear feedback that strengthens your self-awareness, equips you with tools to reframe, and puts you back in control of your own mind.
🔒 Private by default
🧠 CBT • ACT • REBT
📚 Cites research
Disclaimer: Aurora can help you face a wide range of psychological challenges like trauma, depression, and anxiety by surfacing patterns and applying evidence-based strategies, but it is not a therapist. You should use this tool to reflect, uncover patterns, and build psychological skills. However, no language model is infallible, no matter how carefully it is designed or fine-tuned. Aurora is not a therapist and does not provide diagnosis or treatment.
To make psychology personally relevant, directly accessible, and a skill for independent growth. Learn more about our mission
How it works
Three steps—simple process to help you understand yourself and grow stronger over time.
Write what’s real
Put your thoughts down in the journal—short notes or long reflections, raw or polished. Any words work.
- Share it your way.
- Everything is saved automatically as you type.
Aurora reflects back
Real cognitive and neuro science—Aurora adapts to you, shaping it's reflections and strategies around your patterns.
- Science you can actually use.
- Your data is always encrypted such that only you can see it.
See change over time
Patterns and triggers emerge as the weeks stack up. You stay the author; Aurora tracks the threads.
- Simple visuals with advanced insights.
- Export anytime. Your words are always yours.
Real neurocognitive therapies
Validated methods. Research-driven reasoning. Psychology made practical.
ACT
Builds skills like defusion, acceptance, and values‑aligned steps when life feels heavy.
REBT
Challenges rigid “musts” and “shoulds,” replacing them with flexible, self‑supportive beliefs.
And many more. When Aurora suggests a technique, you’ll see the why—plain‑English explanations and citations inside the app.
Track your progress—without pressure
Short, internationally-backed assessments surface mood, stress, and growth patterns over time.
Trends & recovery map
Clear mood and topic trends pair with a simple recovery map. Aurora adapts to your stage—early reflections may lean on thought restructuring, while later progress can bring gentle exposure and values-based steps. Always tailored to your specific psyche.
APA‑vetted check‑ins
Short, validated measures provided by the American Psychological Association help map what matters. You choose the cadence; results stay private. Aurora weaves them into psychoanalysis and charts change over time. Not diagnostic—built for awareness.
- Well‑being & mood: WHO‑5, PHQ‑9, GAD‑7.
- Behavior: sleep, stress, avoidance patterns.
- Values & strengths: ACT‑style values sort, VIA‑style strengths signals.
- Personality snapshot: Big‑Five tendencies
Private and encrypted by default. Results live with your journal.
Privacy, simply
Local‑first by design. End‑to‑end sync. Your journals stay unreadable to us—protected by math, not promises.
Our Privacy Promise
- Local‑first. Your data is combined and stored on your device—not our servers. As a result, any data on our servers (like backups) is fully encrypted and inaccessible to us.
- Zero‑knowledge sync. When syncing backups, entries are end‑to‑end, client‑side encrypted. Keys never leave your device. We can never decrypt it, so don't forget your passkey.
- No retention. Delete anytime. When you delete, it’s gone—immediately and permanently.
Right now, your encryption is powerful, but limited to the size of your password. We're working on an even more robust version that transcends just your password. Even with the most powerful computers today, breaking this new encryption would take longer than the age of the universe squared.
The Library
A living collection of therapy articles, peer‑reviewed psychology papers, and curated talks/videos. Browse or follow Aurora’s recommendations tied to your entries—with clear notes on why each piece applies to your situation.
Articles
Clear, readable guides on CBT, ACT, REBT, exposure, thought records, values work, and more—translated into everyday language.
Peer‑reviewed papers
Annotated studies with plain‑English notes and “how this applies to your entry” highlights.
Talks & videos
TED‑style talks and clinical lectures with timestamps, pull‑quotes, and practical takeaways.
Personalized exploration: Aurora suggests reading paths based on patterns in your writing—so what you learn fits what you’re living.
Make space to breathe
Take control of your story—start building change, one page at a time.