# Balanced Mind: EMDR Therapy — Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD Relief

> Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD Relief (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Jerome Kiklas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balanced-mind-emdr-therapy/id6749450731 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Jerome Kiklas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830485849)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Balanced Mind?

Feeling stuck on something — a memory, a worry, a knot in your chest that won't loosen? Balanced Mind gives you a five-minute, self-guided EMDR session you can do right now, on your phone, with no appointment and nothing to learn first.

Pick what you want to feel calmer about, rate how intense it feels, and follow the moving dot with your eyes. That's it. Most people notice the intensity drop within a session or two, and the app tracks it so you can see the change.

EMDR THERAPY
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Psychological Association (APA) as an effective treatment for trauma and emotional distress. Balanced Mind provides self-guided bilateral visual stimulation sessions based on protocols developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro.

• Customizable visual stimulation (speed, color, pattern)
• Multiple session modes and durations
• Session history with progress tracking
• Built-in safety timers and session reminders

BINAURAL TONE THERAPY
Stereo audio tones designed to support different mental states. Choose from five research-backed frequency presets:

• Delta (0.5–4 Hz) — Deep relaxation & sleep
• Theta (4–8 Hz) — Meditation & creativity
• Alpha (8–14 Hz) — Calm focus & stress relief
• Beta (14–30 Hz) — Alertness & concentration
• Gamma (30–100 Hz) — Peak cognitive performance

Requires stereo headphones for full effectiveness.

ENCRYPTED JOURNALING
Process your thoughts with a private, encrypted journal. Your entries are encrypted on your device before they ever leave it — not even we can read them.

• End-to-end encryption (AES-256)
• Mood tracking alongside journal entries
• Search and revisit past reflections
• Export your data anytime

PROGRESS & INSIGHTS
Track your wellness journey over time with clear, meaningful analytics.

• Session frequency and duration trends
• Mood patterns and emotional insights
• Weekly and monthly progress summaries
• Data export for sharing with your therapist

PRIVACY FIRST
Your mental health data deserves the highest level of protection.

• End-to-end encrypted journals — only you can read them
• No selling of personal data, ever
• GDPR-compliant data export and account deletion
• Minimal data collection — we track product analytics, not you

BUILT WITH RESEARCH
Every therapeutic feature in Balanced Mind is grounded in peer-reviewed research. The app includes a full citations page so you can explore the science behind EMDR and binaural therapy.

CRISIS SUPPORT
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the app provides immediate access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and other mental health resources.

IMPORTANT: Balanced Mind is a self-guided wellness tool and is NOT a replacement for professional therapy. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact 988 or your local emergency services.

EARLY ACCESS
Balanced Mind is in Early Access: every feature — unlimited EMDR sessions, binaural therapy, encrypted journaling and progress tracking — is free, with no card required. Paid plans will come later and early members will hear about them first.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Basic Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Preium Annual | $129.99 | per year |


## Is Balanced Mind safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Balanced Mind.

## Is Balanced Mind legit?

Balanced Mind: EMDR Therapy has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Balanced Mind is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.4 — 2026-10-10

This update fixes the problems that stopped many of you from getting into a session:

• Fixed: the app could bounce you back to the intro screens after finishing them
• Fixed: you could be signed out, or signed in as the wrong account, after an update
• Fixed: sign-in could spin forever; saving a session could hang on "Saving…"
• Fixed: the keyboard covered the text box on session setup, with no way to reach Continue
• Journal encryption now works on every device
• Session streaks count correctly when your last session was yesterday

If something still isn't right, email chris@balancedmindemdr.com — I read every message.

### 1.3 — 2026-03-04

Minor bug fixes and privacy controls.

### 1.2 — 2026-02-21

What's New (for v1.2.0):
  - Annual subscription plans now available — save 40% compared to monthly
  - Updated plan descriptions for clarity
  - Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.1 — 2026-02-19

• Improved EMDR session animations for smoother bilateral stimulation
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
• Enhanced session saving reliability

### 1.0 — 2026-02-16

No release notes.

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All apps by Christopher Jerome Kiklas: https://appshunter.io/developer/1830485849

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