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MindScribber: Research-Backed Journaling App for Trauma and Stress

MindScribber™️ is a research-backed journaling app designed to help you process trauma and stress using the proven Expressive Writing Method. When you feel overwhelmed, spend 15 minutes a day writing to understand your triggers, track your mood, and take ownership of your healing, all in a cost-effective, time-efficient way.†

Built by Dr. Jermaine Thomas, Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Georgetown University and Adler University Trained). Grounded in peer-reviewed studies on Expressive Writing.

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MindScribber™️ is so much more than a journaling app. See for yourself.

Understand Your Stress

Take the Thomas Adverse Stress Inventory (TASI) to assess the degree of stress you’ve experienced in your life.

Process Your Trauma

Studies have found that when people write about their trauma or a highly stressful event for approximately 15 minutes a day across 3 consecutive days, their physical and psychological functioning improves.

Never Face a Blank Page

If you’re feeling stuck and unsure what to write about, try our 365 + carefully curated journaling prompts to facilitate self-discovery.

Track Your Emotional Patterns

Understand your mental health better by tracking your daily mood and activities.

Get Daily Inspiration

Gain wisdom, insight and inspiration through daily inspirational quotes.

Expand Emotional Vocabulary

Expand and test your emotional vocabulary with our Emotion Game and Walls Down Game.

Instantly Calm Your Nerves

Immerse yourself in soothing videos paired with calming sounds to instantly de-stress and unwind.

Benefits of Expressive Writing*

  • Reduced anxiety symptoms
  • Reduced depressive symptoms
  • Reduced post-traumatic intrusions and avoidance symptoms
  • Improved psychological well-being
  • Improved immune functioning
  • Improved blood pressure
  • Improved lung functioning in asthmatics
  • Improved sleep quality and quantity‡

Hi, I’m the Founder of MindScribber™ LLC

The MindScribber™️ app was developed by Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jermaine Thomas. Dr. Thomas acquired his undergraduate training from Georgetown University and he earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology (PsyD) from Adler University. Dr. Thomas has combined his psychological knowledge and experience to build the app you’ve been waiting for.

Customer Reviews

KHLN87

Highly Recommend! This app is very well thought out and a safe space to focus on your mental health. Definitely recommend!

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UserStepha

An awesome app! This app is an amazing addition to my self care journey. It's thoughtful design and structure allows for a safe space to journal through stress and anxiety and see positive outcomes with real time feedback. Worth a download!

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SN Heauxlistics

Pleasantly Impressed! I just started using the app. From the affirmative announcements, the introductory questionnaire to the journal prompts, the feelings wheel etc. you can tell how intentional this product was and how much the users healing was prioritized in the process. Loving it already!

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Kristy K.

As a psychologist, I highly recommend this app. It offers evidence-based resources to manage mental health using a variety of approaches.

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Adeyemi U.

MindScribber is easily one of the most effective wellness apps I've used. Unlike basic journals, this is built on the research-backed Expressive Writing method, which makes a massive difference in actually processing stress rather than just venting. The stress assessment tools and guided prompts are incredibly insightful. It's professional, easy to navigate, and feels like a genuine resource for anyone serious about their mental health and emotional growth. A must-have!

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MindScribber vs. Other Journaling Apps

Category

MindScribber

Rosebud

Daylio

DayOne

What It’s For

Trauma

processing, stress

reduction,

journaling for

personal growth,

mood tracking +

more

AI journaling for

personal growth

Mood

tracking +

journaling-

lite

General

purpose

journaling

Research

Grounding

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Expressive

Writing Method is

research-backed

trauma protocol

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Cites research

on utility of

conversational AI

✕︎︎︎︎︎ No

specific

research

protocol

cited

✕︎︎︎︎︎ No

specific

research

protocol

cited

Psychologist

Founded

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Clinical

psychologist

founded

(Georgetown +

Adler University

trained)

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Designed by

mental health

experts

✕︎︎︎︎︎ No

clinician

founding

✕︎︎︎︎︎ No

clinician

founding

Industry-Standard

Security Measures

(e.g., FaceID,

password

protection,

encryption)

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Uses Google

Firebase Firestore

for data storage

and protection

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Uses Google

Firebase

Firestore for data

storage and

protection

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Local

device file

storage,

optional

cloud backup

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Local

device file

storage,

optional

cloud

backup, end-

to-end

encryption

Stress Assessment

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Non-diagnostic

stress assessment

(TASI)

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎︎

Journaling Prompts

✓︎︎︎︎︎ 365+ journaling

prompts

✓︎︎︎︎︎ AI-generated

prompts

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Journaling

prompts

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Journaling

prompts

Mood Tracker

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Comprehensive

mood tracker

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✓︎︎︎︎︎

✓︎︎︎︎︎

Clickable Emotion

Table

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Easily identify

emotions while

journaling

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎︎

Emotion Games

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Fun games to

test and expand

emotional

vocabulary

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎︎

Immersive

Relaxation Videos

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Soothing videos

to help you

instantly relax

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎︎

In-App Mental

Health Resources

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Directory of

mental health

resources and

crisis hotlines

✓︎︎︎︎︎ Directory of

mental health

resources and

crisis hotlines

✕︎︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎︎

Pricing

Competitor Pricing

Pricing

MindScribber

Rosebud

Daylio

DayOne

Free Plan

✓︎︎︎︎

✓︎︎︎︎

✓︎︎︎︎

✓︎︎︎︎

Free Trial

✓︎︎︎︎ 7-Days

✓︎︎︎︎ 7-Days

✓︎︎︎︎ 7-Days

✓︎︎︎︎ 1-Month

Monthly Plan

$3.99

$12.99

$4.99

✕︎︎︎︎

Annual Plan

$33.99

$107.99

$35.99

$49.99/$74.99

Best Value

✓︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎

✕︎︎︎︎

FAQs

Who is MindScribber for?
  • Adults who desire to process past trauma, manage anxiety, and improve depressed mood.
  • Those in need of support between therapy sessions or on waitlists.
  • Working adults dealing with chronic stress who have limited time for therapy.
  • Self-improvement–oriented users who prefer structured prompts and support building consistency.
Is there a free version of MindScribber?

Yes. You can use non-premium features for free forever. You can also start a 7-day free trial to access premium features at no cost. After the trial ends, you can unlock unlimited premium features by subscribing to:

  • Monthly Plan: $3.99/mo.
  • Yearly Plan: $33.99/yr.
What’s included in the premium version that’s not in the free version?
  • No ads
  • Hundreds of daily journaling prompts
  • Expanded library of short educational videos on wellness and effective communication
  • Clickable emotion table
  • Emotion games
  • Immersive relaxation videos
  • Mood tracker
  • Voice-to-text transcription
  • Enabled photo insert
Will I lose my data if I cancel?

No. Your journal entries remain yours. If you cancel a paid subscription, your account will revert to the free version, and you’ll keep access to your journal, subject to any free plan limits.

How are refunds handled?

Refunds are handled by Apple and Google through their respective app stores (the App Store and Google Play). MindScribber does not process payments, and therefore cannot issue refunds directly. To request a refund, contact the platform hosts (App Store or Google Play Store) through their refund process.

How is my information kept private and secure?

MindScribber was built with security at its core. The app uses industry-standard AES-256 encryption to protect your writing entries and personal data. We store and secure information using Google Cloud with Firebase Firestore, providing reliable, encrypted storage. For added protection, users can enable biometric authentication (such as Face ID) and use layered password locks to further safeguard their private information.

Can I delete my data whenever I want?

Yes. You can request data deletion at any time. We work to remove your associated Personal Information immediately, but we may take up to 30 days to fully delete data from backup systems and logs.

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*Studies have shown that the benefits listed above are associated with the Expressive Writing Method. MindScribber™️ incorporates this intervention in its app, but such benefits are not guaranteed.

† Disclaimer: MindScribber is for informational and self-reflective use only. Journaling and expressive writing can be therapeutic and supportive, but this app is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Expressive writing should not be relied upon to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical or psychological condition. It may be used as an adjunct to standard care, not as a replacement. This app has not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulatory authorities for the diagnosis or treatment of health issues. If you have medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider. If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, seek immediate help from a licensed professional or emergency services in your area.

‡ Data Sources:

Baikie, K. A. & Wilhelm, K. (2005). Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 11, 338-346. https://doi.org/10.1192/apt.11.5.338.

Frisina, P., Borod, J., & Lepore, S. (2004). A meta-analysis of the effects of written emotional disclosure on health outcomes of clinical populations. The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 192 (9). 629-634. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nmd.0000138317.30764.63.

Lukenda, K., Sülzenbrück, S., & Sutter, C. (2023). Expressive writing as a practice against work stress: A literature review. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health, 39(1), 106–137. https://doi.org/10.1080/15555240.2023.2240512.

Pennebaker, J. W., Kiecolt-Glaser, J., & Glaser, R. (1988). Disclosure of traumas and immune function: Health implications for psychotherapy. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 56 (2), 239-245. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-006x.56.2.239.

Smyth, J. M. (1998). Written emotional expression: Effect sizes, outcome types, and moderating variables. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 66(1), 174-184. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.66.1.174.

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