Therapy can be an invaluable tool for gaining perspective on life’s challenges and growing personally. For people with mental health concerns or those facing a difficult time in their lives, working with a mental health expert — like a therapist — may provide a valuable lifeline.

However, for people seeking affordable mental health support, it isn’t uncommon to feel like they might not be getting the most out of their hour-long sessions. The time between visits can sometimes lead to feelings of loneliness when moods shift. Even if clients see their therapist once a week, they might later remember something they forgot to share. Likewise, therapists could occasionally feel a disconnect from their patients outside of sessions.

In this increasingly digital era, tools like AI therapy apps are emerging to help healthcare providers enhance connections with their patients. Therachat offers a fully HIPAA-compliant phone app for therapists, enabling them to track clients’ moods, communicate about changes, foster stronger therapeutic relationships, and support a more personalized therapy experience.

Bridging Gaps in Care with Technology

Over the past decade, several apps for therapists have entered the market. While many focus on appointment reminders or therapy notes, few are as comprehensive as Therachat.

Therachat aims to address a gap in patient care. Some patients might feel that the time between therapy appointments can be isolating. Often, the responsibility falls on the patient to track and remember what they want to share about their moods or mental health. If a patient’s mood shifts or they face an anxiety-inducing situation, they may need to wait until their next session to discuss it with their therapist.

Even for organized people, remembering everything to share can be challenging, potentially creating a gap in care. Therapists may not always be aware of what happens between visits, and clients might feel burdened by having to recall every relevant detail.

With Therachat, therapists can strengthen connections with clients between appointments. They can use individual progress trackers and assign “homework” to help clients work toward therapy goals. Mood-tracking assessments also allow therapists to monitor patient well-being. The primary goal is to encourage engagement and support consistent treatment.

According to the NIH, around 20% of patients may end their therapy treatment prematurely.  A Harvard Health study shows that nearly 50% of all people who seek mental health therapy end up quitting, dissatisfied with the treatment that they received. Therachat seeks to improve engagement to potentially boost attendance and therapy outcomes.

In addition to therapist-client tools, Therachat also provides self-care resources for individuals without a therapist, including premade homework activities. Studies show that even a small amount of self-care a day can help vastly improve one’s mental health. 

Entering the Telehealth Market

Therachat was acquired by Wellin5 in 2020 and launched Therachat 2.0 in Q4 of 2024. Wellin5 is a telehealth counselling platform that emphasizes five key areas of wellness: health, career, finance, relationships, and spirituality. By integrating Therachat, Wellin5 expands its offerings to include in-between session engagement tools.

Through Therachat, Wellin5 provides digital tools to therapists—whether they work with telehealth companies or in-person practices. These tools may help increase client engagement and deepen therapist-client relationships.

Since the COVID pandemic, digital health tools have grown in popularity, with many patients now expecting them as part of care. Wellin5 is positioned in this digital shift, and its acquisition of Therachat offers a potential solution for gaps between therapy sessions.

For therapists, Therachat could serve as a helpful tool to enhance patient relationships and support better outcomes. For patients, it provides an opportunity to engage in their mental health care and practice self-care between sessions.

Mental health remains a critical concern, and tools like Therachat may help improve communication and care. With a focus on user-friendly design, innovation, and a holistic approach, Wellin5 and Therachat are emerging as promising resources in mental health wellness.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, nor does it replace professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional.

Published by Joseph T.