# being by lissun: self-therapy — mental health, panic relief

> Science-backed CBT and AI therapy app for personalized self-care and mental well-being. (iPhone/iPad app by Being Cares, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/being-by-lissun-self-therapy/id1551320884 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Being Cares, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625925381)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 469 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/being-by-lissun-self-therapy/id1551320884/reviews.md

## What is being by lissun?

anxiety. stress. social anxiety. depression — we've all experienced issues like these in our lives

but how do we work on them?

a therapist is expensive
self care tools are often one-size-fits-all
& journal prompts are usually generic

enter being - the ultimate science-backed, CBT self care & ai therapy app that meets you where you are

say goodbye to the stress & anxiety of using random self care apps/journals,

and say hello to personalized mini-therapies, curated mental wellbeing journeys, self care journal, & 10+ therapy tools

TRUSTED BY 500,000+ people in 140+ countries, and built on 30+ years of research by top therapist(s)

92% users report an improvement in their mental health in 7 days

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1. HOW DO I START?

simply tell us about your mental wellbeing in your words. examples:

a. work anxiety is only giving me more stress, i feel stuck
b. i don't want to go out because of social anxiety
c. my partner has panic attacks and i feel bad for not being able to help
d. scrolling social media triggers my anxiety & insecurity
e. not sure if i have depression, but i need help to manage my stress

being offers self therapy to help prevent anxiety & address 10,000+ issues like this, no matter what you're going through in life, and we add new ones each day

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2. HOW WILL being HELP ME?

being simplifies self care. 3 things you can do:

a. mini-therapies —
the most innovative solution to your stress & anxiety yet. bite-sized interactive sessions with EMDR & CBT therapy counseling + interactive tools/exercises. each mini-therapy is carefully designed by a therapist to improve your well-being

b. understand —
our mental health ai (PSY, trained on CBT therapy) will share psycho-educational content to help you understand the issue & instantly alleviate stress. unlike other online articles (psychologytoday, betterhelp, etc.), PSY is trained to personalize its content for you, just like a therapist would

c. self care journal —
journals are one of the most effective CBT therapy techniques. PSY turns it up a notch, with personal journal prompts written just for you

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3. HOW AFFORDABLE IS being?

super affordable! we offer a 14 day free trial, and if you can't afford being premium, choose to pay what you can afford

we're launching a forever free version of being soon :)

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4. WHAT'S THE SCIENCE BEHIND being?

a. we analyzed 1200+ research papers from last 30+ years, to break down mental health issues like anxiety, stress & depression into 5000+ scientific issues

b. here are examples of broken down issues: general anxiety, social anxiety, procrastination, perfectionism, self criticism, self esteem, depression, burnout..

ps. we don't currently help clinically diagnosed disorders, & recommend consulting a therapist for these

c. we incorporate a holistic combination of therapy techniques to help with your anxiety & stress. eg:
CBT,
EMDR,
REBT,
MBT,
DBT,
QACP,
and more!

d. thought reframing, mindfulness, affirmations, visualizations, journaling, breathing, PMR (progressive muscle relaxation) & body scan, are some ways we help you with self care and improving your mental wellbeing

e. we work with 100+ licensed therapist(s) globally to make this possible

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5. CAN I TRUST being?

- we've invested 3+ years & $1.5M to build a self care app deeply rooted in science
- google recognized our contribution by awarding us: Best App for Good 2021
- 500,000+ people globally trust us to help with their anxiety, stress & depression

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6. HEAR STRAIGHT FROM OUR USERS

"no matter what i feel - i can turn to being"
"being is my therapist for 6 days a week"
"the ai support is beautifully integrated"
“being is like having a pocket therapist”

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from instant help on panic attacks to deeper counseling on unresolved trauma, being is your emotional support system 

for any questions or feedback, write to our ceo at varun@being.app

take care. just be :)

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## Key features

- Personalized mini-therapies
- AI-powered psycho-education
- Interactive CBT and EMDR sessions
- Self-care journal with custom prompts
- Mental well-being journeys
- 10+ therapy tools

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| being 01 (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| being+ 01 (monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| being DIY (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you can | $0.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you can | $4.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you can | $3.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you can | $5.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you can | $6.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you can | $7.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you can | $8.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you can | $9.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you can | $59.99 | per year |
| being: pay what you want | $4.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you want | $7.99 | per month |
| being: pay what you want | $53.99 | per year |
| being: pay what you want | $59.99 | per year |
| being: pay what you want | $89.99 | per year |
| being 1 (monthly) stage | $4.99 | per month |
| being 1 (annual) stage | $49.99 | per year |
| being 2 (annual) stage | $79.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| being one time purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/being-by-lissun-self-therapy/id1551320884/reviews.md

### 5/5 — brilliant app for self therapy

*2025-11-16, version 3.10.5*

loved every bit of this self therapy app which almost always surprises you with it’s capabilities and how useful it can be when you don’t have anyone to fallback on.

### 3/5 — Keeps asking to subscribe even after subscribing

*2025-07-14, version 3.9.6*

Every time I open the app it resets and asks the basic question and name again. Can you fix this?

### 5/5 — Wonderful app

*2024-02-09, version 3.9.6*

It’s a really beautiful and useful app. It is not that intuitive at first, but it is very complete. Even gives a mind map on one’s discomforts. Highly recommended!

### 5/5 — amazing and helpful

*2023-12-08, version 3.8.5*

Really amazing and helpful. I would recommend using this before visiting a therapist.

### 5/5 — Positive changes

*2023-12-05, version 3.8.4*

The app has helped me make some positive changes which are very visible in my day to day life. The designing is so smooth and classy that it makes me to want to comeback to 'being' everyday. Keep up the good work guys. Hope to see more of your work in the future.

### 5/5 — Just what I needed

*2023-12-03, version 3.8.4*

I've just recently come across being when a friend recommended it and it's been the best thing lately. I've had issues with making boundaries with people around me but since I started using being it's been better.

### 5/5 — A fantastic app

*2023-12-03, version 3.8.4*

One of its kind app. It feels that there is some one who understands you and your problem and is not trying to judge you. Background Music also makes you feel calm. Give it a try!

### 5/5 — Nurturing mindfulness

*2023-12-03, version 3.8.4*

Being is a breath of fresh air in the bustling world of mental health apps. Its serene interface and user-friendly design make navigating the app a calming experience in itself.

### 5/5 — being in real took care of me!

*2023-11-29, version 3.8.4*

I suffered from postnatal depression after my delivery & being sailed me through. Firstly the calm music makes you feel that it’s just made for you! A journal where I could write my thoughts. It curated map for me where I could know my discomforts and work upon them. 
Thank you being :) for taking care of me when no one did ♥️

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2023-11-24, version 3.8.3*

Wonderful app for high functioning people looking to keep a tab on their mental health with a variety of discomforts. Also works well for people post concluding psychotherapy as part of maintenance phase!

## Frequently asked questions about being by lissun

### What does the 'being by lissun' app do?

This app provides science-backed self-therapy tools to help users manage issues like anxiety, stress, social anxiety, and depression. It offers personalized mini-therapies, AI-driven psycho-educational content, and a self-care journal with custom prompts, all designed to improve mental well-being.

### What are the key features of this self-therapy app?

Key features include personalized mini-therapies using CBT and EMDR techniques, an AI mental health assistant named PSY that provides psycho-educational content, and a self-care journal with prompts tailored to the user. It also offers curated mental well-being journeys and over 10 different therapy tools.

### How much does 'being by lissun' cost?

The app offers a 14-day free trial. After the trial, users can choose a premium subscription, with an option to pay what they can afford. A forever free version is also planned for launch.

### What kind of mental health issues does this app address?

The app is designed to help with common issues such as anxiety, stress, social anxiety, depression, procrastination, perfectionism, self-criticism, low self-esteem, and burnout. It breaks down over 5000 scientific issues related to mental health. However, it does not currently help with clinically diagnosed disorders and recommends consulting a therapist for those.

### What is the science behind 'being by lissun'?

The app is built on over 30 years of research and analyzes over 1200 research papers. It incorporates a holistic combination of therapy techniques including CBT, EMDR, REBT, MBT, DBT, and QACP, along with tools like thought reframing, mindfulness, affirmations, visualizations, and journaling.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.10.5 — 2025-11-16

we've added support for login with microsoft!

### 3.9.6 — 2024-01-16

new: at last, we've listened! all mini-therapy journals are now accessible in one location on the "all journals" page, making it easier to find and use your favorite entries

new: our mini-therapies got an upgrade. they are now easier to operate, and smoother than before

new: introducing our new "pay-what-you-want" plans! with more flexible options, we're making mental health support accessible to everyone, regardless of budget

fix: we've made numerous performance enhancements and squashed various bugs to ensure a smoother, more reliable experience for all our users

### 3.9.5 — 2024-01-13

new: at last, we've listened! all mini-therapy journals are now accessible in one location on the "all journals" page, making it easier to find and use your favorite entries

new: our mini-therapies got an upgrade. they are now easier to operate, and smoother than before

new: introducing our new "pay-what-you-want" plans! with more flexible options, we're making mental health support accessible to everyone, regardless of budget

fix: we've made numerous performance enhancements and squashed various bugs to ensure a smoother, more reliable experience for all our users

### 3.9.4 — 2024-01-10

new: at last, we've listened! all mini-therapy journals are now accessible in one location on the "all journals" page, making it easier to find and use your favorite entries

new: introducing our new "pay-what-you-want" plans! with more flexible options, we're making mental health support accessible to everyone, regardless of budget

fix: we've made numerous performance enhancements and squashed various bugs to ensure a smoother, more reliable experience for all our users

### 3.9.2 — 2024-01-01

new: we’ve broken up the mini-therapy into many pieces of counseling, journal, breathing, affirmation, and other therapeutic tools and exercises so you know clearly what you’re getting into

new: you can start from anywhere, jump back in at any time, and more importantly, revisit journals and other exercises with ease, comfort, and delight as and when you like

new: this time, we’ve put together a series of mini-therapies for you to look forward to 2024 for better health, relationships, career, academics, and yourself

new: hopeful, feel-good, vibrant, and very new-year-like headers

reminder 1: reflect on 2023 is still part of free version of being for this week. give it a try for one-of-a-kind with guided and interactive experience, if you have not already

reminder 2: being is now free forever (yet you want to check out being premium cause it’s so. very. much. better)

love: just want to say that new year can be hopeful and fearful at the same time but don’t you worry cause we’ve got your back no matter what. you’re going to feel, do, and be better. we’re sending so much love your way. happy new year, friend :)

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