Sonia

Sonia, founded by three computer science graduates from ETH Zurich with advanced studies at MIT, operates from New York, USA, and is part of the healthcare industry, specifically within the consumer health and wellness sub-sector. As a participant in the Y-Combinator W24 batch, Sonia focuses on leveraging AI to provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) accessible 24/7 to anyone with an internet connection. The company’s services are designed to be cost-effective, targeting over 100 million Americans in areas with a significant shortage of mental health professionals, and aims to reduce the stigma associated with seeking therapy. Sonia’s offerings include voice and text-based therapy sessions through its iOS app, which are available for both individual users and businesses aiming to enhance employee mental health. By addressing depression and stress management, Sonia also seeks to decrease the over 200 million workdays lost annually due to these issues.