WithMarsha v1.2 is Live on the iOS App Store — Your DBT Skills Companion Just Got Smarter
What's New in WithMarsha v1.2
We're thrilled to announce that WithMarsha v1.2 is now live on the iOS App Store. This update brings our most requested features to life: contextual skill navigation across every interaction, real-time voice practice for practicing difficult conversations, and a beautifully redesigned skill-of-the-week experience that keeps your DBT practice focused and intentional.
Whether you're working on interpersonal effectiveness, building distress tolerance skills, or simply trying to stay grounded through daily mindfulness practice, v1.2 makes every conversation with Marsha more personalized, more practical, and more powerful.
Contextual Skill Navigation That Improves Over Time
Marsha now uses your recent activity—your daily check-ins, evening reflections, chat conversations, and voice sessions—to surface skills more relevant to your current focus area.
This means:
- Smarter skill suggestions based on your recent check-ins and practice history
- Context-aware navigation that references your previous conversations and reflections
- Reminders about skills you've been practicing based on your usage history
- Adaptive skill focus that meets you where you are—whether you're brand new to DBT or continuing your practice
Privacy first: All personalization happens securely within your account. Your data is never sold or shared. Learn more in our privacy policy.
Real-Time Voice Practice for Interpersonal Effectiveness
One of the hardest parts of learning DBT interpersonal effectiveness skills is knowing how to say the difficult thing—not just what to say. That's where real-time voice coaching comes in.
With v1.2, you can now practice real conversations with Marsha using voice. Whether you're preparing to set a boundary, express a need using DEAR MAN, or navigate conflict with GIVE and FAST, Marsha will roleplay the scenario with you in real time.
How It Works
- Choose your scenario — Setting a boundary with a partner, asking your boss for time off, or declining an invitation without guilt
- Practice with voice — Speak your script out loud while Marsha responds as the other person
- Get feedback — Marsha offers observations on tone, pacing, assertiveness, and whether your script stayed aligned with your goals
- Refine and repeat — Try different approaches until the words feel natural and confident
This isn't about perfection. It's about building the muscle memory to stay grounded, clear, and respectful when emotions run high. Think of it as a rehearsal space for the conversations that matter most.
Try this: Open WithMarsha, navigate to Interpersonal Effectiveness skills, and tap "Practice with Voice" on any scenario. You'll be surprised how much confidence comes from hearing yourself say the words out loud.
Skill of the Week — Now Impossible to Miss
Your Featured Skill of the Week now stands out with a vibrant, eye-catching design that makes it easier to focus on what matters most. Instead of scrolling through dozens of skills, you'll see one highlighted skill front and center—complete with:
- Why it matters this week based on your recent reflections and goals
- Quick-start actions to practice the skill today
- Progress tracking so you can see how consistently you're showing up
- Related lessons and drills for deeper exploration
This redesign is all about reducing decision fatigue. When you open the app, you'll know exactly where to focus your emotional regulation, mindfulness, or distress tolerance practice without second-guessing.
Streamlined Navigation Throughout the App
We've refined navigation across the entire app to make every feature more intuitive and accessible:
- Faster access to chat — Get to Marsha's skill library in one tap from anywhere
- Unified skill library — Browse all four DBT modules (Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness) with improved search and filtering
- Clearer progress dashboard — Visualize your emotional tracking history, mood trends, and skill usage over time
- Smoother onboarding — New users can jump into their first daily check-in or chat session in under 60 seconds
These improvements are subtle but powerful. Every tap, swipe, and transition is designed to keep you focused on growth—not navigating menus.
Why WithMarsha Works
WithMarsha isn't another journaling app or a chatbot that offers endless validation. It's a structured, evidence-based DBT skills companion for daily practice, gentle accountability, and compassionate skill explanations.
Here's what makes WithMarsha different:
- Grounded in DBT principles — Every conversation, skill, and reflection is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the gold-standard skill system for emotional regulation
- Skill navigation based on your input — Describe what you're experiencing, and Marsha finds the relevant skill from the library and walks you through how to practice it
- Accessible anytime — No appointment needed. The skill library is always in your pocket
- Complements therapy — Stay consistent between sessions with daily structure, skill reinforcement, and progress tracking
- Safe and private — Your conversations are encrypted, never sold, and designed with safety resources that connect you to professional help when needed
Whether you're practicing mindfulness, learning distress tolerance, or working on interpersonal effectiveness, WithMarsha helps you learn, practice, and apply DBT skills — calmly, clearly, and compassionately.
Who WithMarsha Is For
For Therapy Clients
Stay consistent between sessions with daily check-ins, evening reflections, and skill reinforcement. Many people share their progress notes with their therapist to inform session discussions.
For Individuals Learning DBT
Understand and apply complex DBT skills through simple, supportive chat experiences and voice-guided roleplays. No prior therapy experience required.
For Those Seeking Emotional Wellness
Build mindfulness, stress management, and emotional regulation habits that last. Start small—one conversation, one reflection, one mindful breath at a time.
Download WithMarsha v1.2 Today
Ready to experience the most personalized, practical, and powerful version of WithMarsha yet?
Download WithMarsha on the iOS App Store →
Free to Start. Upgrade Anytime.
Get started free with daily check-ins, evening reflections, and guided lessons from the DBT skills library. Upgrade to WithMarsha Pro for:
- Unlimited AI chat access — Talk to Marsha anytime emotions spike
- Real-time voice coaching — Practice interpersonal effectiveness skills with voice roleplays
- Advanced DBT modules — Access deeper lessons, drills, and micro-practices
- In-depth analytics — Track mood trends, skill usage, and progress over time
What's Next for WithMarsha
This is just the beginning. We're already working on features like:
- Safety resources — Access built-in crisis resource links and safety information
- Therapist collaboration mode — Share progress summaries directly with your provider
- Group skill challenges — Practice alongside a community of people learning DBT
- Expanded voice scenarios — More interpersonal effectiveness roleplays for work, family, and relationships
Want to influence what we build next? Join our support community and share your feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to update manually or is it automatic?
If you have automatic updates enabled in your iOS settings, WithMarsha v1.2 will update automatically. Otherwise, open the App Store, search for "WithMarsha," and tap "Update." The update is free for all users.
Will this work on my current device?
WithMarsha v1.2 requires iOS 15 or later. If your device supports iOS 15+, you're all set. Check your iPhone model and iOS version in Settings → General → About.
What happens to my data when I update?
Your data is completely safe. All your check-ins, reflections, chat history, and progress tracking will remain intact after the update. Personalized learning will begin analyzing your existing data immediately to provide better recommendations.
Is voice coaching available in the free version?
Voice coaching for interpersonal effectiveness is included in WithMarsha Pro. Free users can access all text-based skills, daily check-ins, evening reflections, and the skills library. Upgrade anytime to unlock unlimited chat, voice coaching, and advanced analytics.
How does contextual skill navigation work?
Marsha uses your recent check-ins, reflections, chat conversations, and skill usage history to surface skills relevant to your current focus area. When you describe what you're experiencing, it navigates the skill library to find the most relevant skill and walks you through how to practice it. All activity data is stored privately within your account — your data is never shared or sold. Learn more in our privacy policy.
Will my previous conversations with Marsha change?
Your conversation history remains exactly as it was. The personalization features enhance future interactions by giving Marsha more context about your journey. You'll notice smarter recommendations and more relevant coaching starting immediately after the update.
Start Building Emotional Resilience
WithMarsha v1.2 is designed to help you learn and practice DBT skills with evidence-based exercises and compassionate explanations. Whether you're new to DBT or continuing your practice, Marsha helps you learn, apply, and embody the skills that make emotional regulation more accessible.
The goal isn't perfection. It's progress.
One conversation. One reflection. One mindful breath at a time.
Download WithMarsha v1.2 on the iOS App Store →
Learn More
- What Is DBT? A Beginner's Guide
- How WithMarsha Works
- Explore the DBT Skills Library
- WithMarsha vs. DBT Groups — Which Is Right for You?
- Crisis Resources
- For Therapists — How WithMarsha Complements Your Practice
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