Getting Started with Matchya
Welcome to Matchya! If you're new to the app, here's everything you need to know to get started.
Choosing Your Wellness Session Style
When you first open Matchya, you'll be asked to choose a wellness session style. These sessions draw from evidence-backed therapeutic frameworks:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): Helps you understand different parts of yourself
- Mindfulness-Based: Incorporates meditation and present-moment awareness
- Solution-Focused: Emphasizes your strengths and what's working
Don't worry—you can always try different styles to see what feels right for you.
Voice Conversations: Talk It Through
One of Matchya's core features is voice calling support. Speaking your thoughts out loud helps clear mental clutter and can spark insights you might not get from just thinking silently.
To use voice support: Choose your wellness style, tap to begin a voice call, and just talk about what's on your mind. Your AI companion listens and responds with empathy, helping you work through your thoughts and emotions in real-time.
Voice conversations are great when you're feeling overwhelmed, had a difficult day, experiencing anxiety or stress, or want to explore a feeling more deeply.
Chat Anytime: Text-Based Support
In addition to voice calls, Matchya offers secure chat for private text conversations. This gives you flexibility to connect in whatever way feels most comfortable.
Chat lets you reflect and process at your own pace, check in throughout the day, have conversations discreetly, and keep a record of your thoughts and progress. You can switch between voice and text anytime—some people prefer voice for deeper conversations and text for quick check-ins.
Understanding Your Insights
Over time, Matchya analyzes your conversations to provide personalized insights. These insights help you deepen your self-awareness and recognize patterns you might not notice on your own.
Your insights can show you cognitive distortions, emotional patterns, progress over time, and areas for growth. They're not meant to judge or criticize—they're tools to help you understand yourself better.
Tips for Getting Started
- Start Small: You don't have to share everything at once. Begin with what's on your mind right now.
- Be Honest: The more open you are, the more helpful the support can be.
- Try Different Styles: Experiment with different wellness session styles to find what resonates.
- Use Both Features: Combine voice conversations and chat to get the most out of the app.
- Review Your Insights: Check your personalized insights regularly to track your progress.
When to Seek Additional Support
While Matchya provides valuable emotional support, it's not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline. Matchya is designed to complement, not replace, professional therapy.
Getting started with Matchya is simple—just choose a wellness style and begin talking or chatting. Over time, you'll build a deeper understanding of yourself and develop better emotional regulation skills. Find what works for you and make it part of your self-care routine.
