Dirk is an AI companion for mental health support.
An open research project for responsible, memory-driven AI therapy.
Led by a therapist.
Dirk is here.
Dirk's Mission
Why Dirk?
Sophisticated
Memory
Builds understanding of your story over time. No more starting over.
Emotional
Continuity
Recognizes patterns across weeks and months that you might miss.
Authentic
Reflection
Honest insights based on your story. No generic responses.
Programmed
for Independence
Designed to help you need it less over time, not more.
How Dirk is Different
Therapist-Led
Not Tech-Led
Built by a practicing therapist who understands both the power and limitations of therapeutic relationships and what AI can and cannot provide.
Transparent
About Being AI
Dirk doesn't pretend to be human or claims credentials it doesn't possess. It's the foundation of honest therapeutic interaction.
No Surveillance Capitalism
Dirk is supported by user subscriptions, not advertising or data mining. Our incentives align with your wellbeing, not your engagement metrics.
Research
Informed
Every design choice is grounded in evidence about what works in therapeutic relationships. We publish our thinking openly and remain accountable to critique.
Dirk is patient
Join the waitlist to be among the first to experience Dirk.
I will send you an email when Dirk is ready for you.