Sonia (YC W24)

Freudian slips to algorithmic scripts: the digital evolution of mental health care. In our latest blog post, we explore how psychotherapy progressed from Freud’s early theories of the unconscious to today’s AI-powered mental health apps. We trace the key milestones in therapy, the impact of digital innovations, and how AI is reshaping the future of mental health care. 📲 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNvREeMp #FutureOfTherapy #MentalHealthInnovation #SoniaAI

Thank you, Jules Deplanck, for featuring us in your newsletter, deelscoop! We couldn't be more excited about expanding our mission of making people happier at scale with Sonia. 💙 Stay tuned for more exciting updates coming soon – you won’t want to miss what’s next! PS: Don’t forget to check out the deelscoop newsletter for the latest weekly updates in the VC world. 🌍 It’s full of other amazing startups and missions we’re excited to support.

Could AI be the key to helping solve the mental health crisis? We're thrilled to officially launch the Sonia blog on Medium, exploring this question and more in our inaugural post. 💙 Dive into: - Challenges in mental health accessibility - How AI therapy works and its benefits - Addressing concerns about AI in therapy - The future of AI-powered mental health support 📖 Read our first post here: https://lnkd.in/eUi45miu Stay tuned for more on AI innovations, industry trends, and insights on mental health coming soon to our blog. Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave your thoughts! 💌 #AITherapy #MentalHealthInnovation #HealthTech #SoniaAI

Updates from Sonia! 🎉 We’re excited to share some new features & improvements officially out in our latest app update: 💌 Community Canvas: A new space to share uplifting messages with fellow Sonia users. Customize your notes, like and save messages, and earn streak rewards for daily contributions. 🎨 Updated Images: We’ve sprinkled updated images throughout the app—can you find them? ⚡ Performance Improvements: Sonia just got smarter and quicker! - You’ll now experience faster responses during your voice sessions, making your therapy experience smoother and more efficient. - We’ve also expanded our range of therapeutic techniques (by 4x!), ensuring you get the most personalized and effective support possible. Download the app today and explore these new features! Join thousands of users who have already improved their mental well-being with Sonia 💙 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eUMvdp2M #MentalHealth #Therapy #AI #SoniaApp

Sonia x Feeding America 🌾 At Sonia, we believe that access to mental health support should be within reach for everyone. Now, we’re taking it a step further. We are proud to announce that for every download of the Sonia app, we will donate a meal to those in need through Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks fighting hunger and food insecurity.🌱 This initiative is close to our hearts, because we strongly believe in the power of holistic well-being — nurturing our bodies both mentally and physically. We hold firm in our conviction that by supporting both mental and physical health, we can create a more compassionate, resilient community for all. 💙 By choosing Sonia, you're not only prioritizing your mental health but also contributing to a cause that feeds the bodies and minds of others. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change. 🌍 With just a simple tap, you can make a difference in someone's life: 1. Download the Sonia app from the App Store  👉 https://lnkd.in/eUMvdp2M 2. Encourage friends and family to join the cause - every meal matters.  3. Share this post to spread the word! #talktosonia #feedingamerica #wellness #mentalhealth #SoniaApp

We are so excited to introduce Sonia’s new voice interface! 💙 At Sonia, we’re committed to making mental health support more accessible, personalized, and effective for all. This latest update brings us one step closer to that vision. ✨ New Modes Available: 1. Voice Mode: No more tap-and-hold! With this enhanced interface, talk directly to Sonia just like you’re on a phone call. Need to pause the session? No worries - tap the ‘pause button’ and resume the session whenever is most convenient for you. Sonia is always just a tap away. 2. Read Along Mode: After chatting with several of our users, we learned that many would like to see a transcript during the call. With this new feature, you can follow along as Sonia is speaking to you, ensuring that you never miss important information or details, and can easily revisit the conversation at any time. 3. Enhanced Text Mode: Prefer not to speak? No problem. Chat with Sonia just like a standard chatbot. This mode is perfect for anyone who may be in a noisy public space, or just prefers to type out their thoughts and receive written responses. 4. Customizable Background Scenes: Enjoy a customizable background that suits your mood for a more immersive, calming experience during your sessions. With these new options, we're taking a significant step forward in making mental health support more flexible and user-friendly. Whether you prefer typing, speaking, or a mix of both, Sonia is here to meet you where you are - anytime, anywhere. Download the app today, and join thousands of users who have already improved their mental well-being with Sonia! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/et8u4h2E P.S. - We are always looking for ways to improve our app and implement any new features users would find valuable. Don't hesitate to reach out at any point, we would love to chat with you! Just email feedback@soniahealth.com :)

Thank you for the mention, Jack Kelly! We’re honored to be featured in Forbes' recent article, "Y Combinator Startups That Could Be The Next Tech Unicorns." 🦄 At Sonia, we're committed to making mental health support accessible and affordable for all. Our AI-assisted therapy app provides personalized care anytime, anywhere. Sonia is available today on the App Store: https://lnkd.in/ewPCeihC Getting support should always be this easy 💙 #MentalHealthMatters #AItherapy #YCStartups #SoniaApp #talktoSonia

🚀 Exciting News! We just dropped a new episode of the Ignite Podcast featuring Chris Aeberli, co-founder of Sonia (YC W24), an AI-driven mental health app revolutionizing therapy access. 🧠💡 🎙️ In this deep dive, Chris shares his journey from a poker-playing student at ETH and MIT to launching a groundbreaking startup. Learn about the challenges and breakthroughs in creating an app that offers affordable and accessible therapy. 🔍 We also discuss the role of AI in mental health, the importance of maintaining user privacy, and the future of therapy with technology. 👉 Tune in to hear how Sonya is making mental health support more available than ever before and Chris's vision for the future of AI in wellness. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation on how technology is transforming mental health care. https://buff.ly/3I86nww Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes! #IgnitePodcast #MentalHealth #AI #Startups #Entrepreneurship #ChrisAeberli #SoniaApp #Technology #Innovation #TherapyTech

Build something that people want (to look at) Thank you BR*Studio for helping us upgrade our 2006 WordArt-style logo to something that doesn’t scare users away. Super-fancy-highly-optimized-cool-AI-code doesn’t matter if the product and UI aren’t intuitively designed. Our retention significantly increased after starting to work with Tim Rotermund, Stefan Bräutigam, Luisa Wolf and the entire BR team.

Y Combinator was an amazing experience for us at Sonia, and we've made huge progress thanks to the incredible support of our peers and the invaluable feedback from our users! We're now back to building and have some exciting features coming your way, including expanded therapeutic tools, improved memory, a personalized technique library, and more customization options. If you're feeling anxious, stressed, or struggling with your mood, Sonia is here to help. Take control of your mental well-being today!