The Optimism Engine - Reflect & Assist – AI Copilot for Structured CBT Reflection and Client Support

Summary: The Optimism Engine is a dual-mode AI tool designed for individuals and mental health professionals to support cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It offers Reflect Mode for structured journaling with distortion detection and root-belief analysis, and Assist Mode for analyzing client messages with pattern detection, risk assessment, and clinician-grade reply guidance.

What it does

It processes raw thoughts or client messages using CBT logic, identifying cognitive distortions and emotional signals to generate structured reframing or tone-controlled draft replies.

Who it's for

It is intended for individuals practicing CBT and mental health professionals managing client communication.

Why it matters

It addresses the limitations of generic AI by providing focused, structured CBT-based analysis and responses, reducing vague or overly clinical outputs.