Evidence and safety
Canonical product facts, safety boundaries, and research basis for Nearby.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-15
Product
- Primary product
- Nearby web app at https://app.nearbyto.me
- Purpose
- Daily emotional support with structured CBT-informed sessions and practices
- Not a replacement
- Nearby does not replace a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatrist, emergency line, or medical diagnosis
Methods
- Core approach
- Cognitive behavioral therapy principles, mindfulness, breathing, reflection, and support conversation
- Session format
- Short structured sessions and support chats in the web app
Safety
- Crisis boundary
- Acute crisis requires local emergency services or a human specialist
- Crisis information
- Localized emergency contacts are shown in relevant website copy and app flows
Privacy
- Conversation processing
- Conversations are processed automatically by the AI system
- Deletion
- Users can request deletion of their data through settings or support email
Pricing
- Plans
- Pro and Pro Max subscriptions
- Trial
- 3-day Pro trial, available once per user