Lumilia uses the Three-Column Technique from cognitive therapy to help you challenge negative thinking patterns and find calm in minutes.
Sound familiar?
A single thought gets stuck on repeat. You know it's irrational, but you can't turn it off. Lumilia meets you in that exact moment.
The science behind it
Created by Dr. David Burns, this CBT method has helped millions turn their inner critic into an inner coach.
The negative self-critical thought that pops into your head — the voice that says you're not enough.
"I made a mistake at work. I'm going to get fired. I'm a complete failure."
Identify the thinking error. Is it All-or-Nothing? Catastrophizing? Mind Reading? Naming it takes away its power.
Replace the distorted thought with an objective, realistic alternative — not toxic positivity, but honest truth.
"One mistake doesn't define my career. I've handled challenges before and I can learn from this."
Backed by research
A clinical study published in the Psych Journal evaluated CBT outcomes and found significant improvement across depression and anxiety measures.
of clients experienced a significant improvement in their condition after CBT
average improvement among 70% of participants who showed positive change
average number of sessions needed to see statistically significant symptom reduction
Before & After CBT
Source: Hiltunen, Kocys & Perrin-Wallqvist (2013). Effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy. Psych J. PMC3888554
How it works
Step 1
Lumilia greets you like a friend. Just type the thought that's been weighing on you. No right or wrong way to start.
Step 2
Lumilia helps you name the cognitive distortion at play — All-or-Nothing, Catastrophizing, Mind Reading, and more. Naming it defuses it.
Step 3
See your original thought, the distortion, and a healthier rational response — side by side. Same situation. Completely different thought.
Why Lumilia
A warm, conversational experience that feels like talking to a supportive friend — not filling out a medical form.
The Three-Column Technique — a proven CBT method recommended by therapists worldwide.
No long onboarding, no streaks, no pressure. Open the app when you need it. One reflection, real clarity.
Your data never leaves your device. No accounts, no cloud, no servers. We literally cannot see what you write.
Learn to recognize All-or-Nothing, Catastrophizing, Mind Reading, and 7 more patterns your brain uses against you.
No subscriptions, no paywalls. Lumilia is free because mental health tools should be accessible to everyone.
The app
"I opened this at 2am when my mind wouldn't stop. In five minutes I could actually breathe again."— Early beta tester
Coming soon to the App Store
Lumilia is currently under review on the App Store. It takes five minutes per session. No account needed. Completely free.