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AI · December 10, 2024

AI-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety

Hi HN, We are building digital tools to help people overcome social anxiety. I suffer from social anxiety and used to score in the “severe” category (LSAS in the low 90’s). When I decided to do something about it, I learned that most people improve with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), even when self-administered without a therapist. Surprisingly, among those who failed to respond to SSRIs, 86% respond to CBT. I gave it a try, and now I score at the low-end of moderate (LSAS in low 50’s). The difference is life-changing. Things that I used to completely avoid still make me a little…

AI-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety launched on December 10, 2024 with 5 votes and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

What it does

Self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) designed to help you tackle social anxiety and shyness. Backed by science and accessible anytime, anywhere.

Cognitive restructuring is a core component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for social anxiety, designed to help individuals identify, challenge, and reframe negative thought patterns that fuel their anxiety in social situations. People with social anxiety often experience distorted beliefs about themselves and how others perceive them, such as the fear of being judged, criticized, or rejected. Through cognitive restructuring, they learn to recognize these negative thoughts, evaluate their accuracy, and replace them with more balanced and realistic perspectives. This process empowers individuals to reduce anxiety and build confidence, ultimately improving their ability to engage in…from sitosi.com

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hi HN, We are building digital tools to help people overcome social anxiety. I suffer from social anxiety and used to score in the “severe” category (LSAS in the low 90’s). When I decided to do something about it, I learned that most people improve with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), even when self-administered…

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