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WithMarsha v1.2 is Live on the iOS App Store — Your AI DBT Coach Just Got Smarter

Q: What is "WithMarsha v1.2 is Live on the iOS App Store — Your AI DBT Coach Just Got Smarter" about?

WithMarsha v1.2 brings personalized learning, real-time voice coaching, interpersonal roleplays, and a redesigned skill-of-the-week experience to your pocket.

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: personalized learning across every interaction, real-time voice coaching 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.

Personalized Learning That Grows With You

Marsha now learns from every interaction—your daily check-ins, evening reflections, chat conversations, and even your real-time voice sessions. Over time, she builds a deeper understanding of your emotional patterns, your progress with specific DBT skills, and the challenges you're navigating right now.

This means:

Smarter skill recommendations that match your current emotional state and growth trajectory
Context-aware coaching that references your previous conversations and reflections
Personalized reminders about skills you've been practicing and patterns Marsha notices
Adaptive difficulty that meets you where you are—whether you're brand new to DBT or practicing between therapy sessions

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 Coaching 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 gentle coaching 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 coaching support 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 coach designed to help you build a life worth living through daily practice, gentle accountability, and compassionate guidance.

Here's what makes WithMarsha different:

Grounded in DBT principles — Every conversation, skill, and reflection is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the gold-standard treatment for emotional regulation
Personalized to your journey — Marsha learns your patterns, your progress, and your goals to recommend the right skill at the right time
Accessible anytime — No appointment needed. When emotions spike, Marsha is already in your pocket
Complements therapy — Stay consistent between sessions with daily structure, skill reinforcement, and progress tracking your therapist can review
Safe and private — Your conversations are encrypted, never sold, and designed with crisis-safe guardrails that connect you to professional support when needed

Whether you're managing anxiety, practicing mindfulness, navigating burnout recovery, or learning to set healthy boundaries, WithMarsha meets you where you are and helps you move forward—calmly, clearly, and compassionately.

Who WithMarsha Is For

For Therapy Clients

Stay consistent between sessions with daily check-ins, evening reflections, and skill reinforcement. Your therapist can review your progress dashboard to see what's working before you even walk in the door.

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:

Crisis planning tools — Build a personalized safety plan with Marsha's guidance
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 personalized learning actually work?

Marsha analyzes patterns across your check-ins, reflections, chat conversations, and skill usage to understand your emotional patterns, triggers, and progress. She uses this context to recommend skills that match your current state and growth trajectory. All learning happens 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 a Life Worth Living

WithMarsha v1.2 is designed to help you manage emotions with evidence-based guidance, compassionate coaching, and practical skills that work when you need them most. Whether you're new to DBT or practicing between therapy sessions, Marsha helps you learn, apply, and embody the skills that make emotional regulation second nature.

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 →

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