Everything you need to know about Mirror Compass.
Mirror Compass is an AI-powered wellness tool that provides personalized micro-practices based on your unique patterns and needs. Unlike generic wellness apps that recommend what works for most people, Mirror Compass learns what specifically helps YOU through causal modeling and adapts its recommendations accordingly.
Three key differences: (1) True personalization through causal uplift modeling—we estimate what will help you specifically, not just people like you. (2) Privacy-first architecture—your data never leaves your device. (3) Clinician-designed to complement therapy, not replace it.
Micro-practices are brief, evidence-based interventions that can be completed in 1-5 minutes. Examples include specific breathing patterns, short walks, journaling prompts, grounding exercises, and gratitude practices. We call them "micro" because they're designed to fit into your day without overwhelming your schedule or capacity.
The daily check-in takes 2-3 minutes. Micro-practices range from 1-5 minutes. Most users spend about 5-10 minutes total per day, though you can do more or less based on your schedule and preference.
Your data stays on your device. We use federated learning, which means the AI model improves across all users without your personal data ever leaving your phone. We don't sell data, use it for advertising, or share it with third parties.
Only if you explicitly consent to share. If you're participating through a therapist referral, you can choose to share engagement summaries (like theme trends and practice frequency) while keeping the specific content private. You control exactly what your therapist sees.
Our privacy-preserving architecture is designed with healthcare data protection in mind. Because data stays on-device, many traditional HIPAA concerns don't apply—we can't breach what we never possess. For clinical integration questions, contact us directly at providers@mirrorcompass.org.
Absolutely not. Mirror Compass is designed to support therapy, not replace it. The relationship between therapist and client is irreplaceable. We help clients practice skills and maintain momentum between sessions—we don't do the deep therapeutic work that trained clinicians do.
Mirror Compass includes safety protocols that can detect concerning patterns and connect you with appropriate resources. However, we are not a crisis service. If you're in immediate danger, please contact 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), 911, or your local emergency services.
That's actually valuable data! When you report that a practice didn't help (or made things worse), the system learns and adapts. Over time, Mirror Compass gets better at predicting what will work for you specifically. The learning process requires both positive and negative feedback.
The Phase 1 clinical pilot is a validation study running from early 2026 through late 2026. We're recruiting therapists to refer appropriate clients, who will use Mirror Compass for 12 weeks. The goal is to validate that the technology works before we serve more vulnerable populations.
Ideal participants are currently in therapy, have stable housing and basic safety needs met, are comfortable with smartphone technology, and can commit to 12 weeks of daily check-ins. We're not enrolling people in acute crisis or with unstable housing—they deserve a proven tool, not an experiment.
Yes. All pilot participants receive free access to Mirror Compass for the duration of the study (12+ weeks). After the pilot, participants can continue at a discounted rate if they wish.
Visit our For Providers page or contact us directly at providers@mirrorcompass.org. Participating therapists receive free access, potential CEUs, co-authorship on publications, and a voice in shaping trauma-informed AI.
Participants who find Mirror Compass helpful can continue using it at a discounted rate. There's no obligation to continue—the pilot is a 12-week commitment, and what happens after is entirely your choice.
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