CBTHero
CBT Games for Therapists & Teens
Play solo at home or together with your therapist. Build thinking skills through fun, illustrated comic adventures.
No account needed. Therapists can also assign solo play as homework.
Therapist with a homework code from a client? View homework report →
How It Works
Designed for co-play during telehealth therapy sessions
Create a Room
The therapist creates a room and shares the 4-letter code with their client
Pick Roles
The kid plays as the Hero making choices. The therapist guides as the Guide
Play Together
Work through illustrated comic scenarios in real-time — each with their own view
A Real Game, Not a Quiz
Every scenario plays out like a graphic novel. Kids engage with illustrated characters, not boring worksheets.
Illustrated Characters
Three playable heroes and six villain characters, all hand-illustrated in a kids' graphic novel style.
Comic Panel Storytelling
Each scenario unfolds as a graphic novel page with speech bubbles, scene backgrounds, and dramatic reveals.
Evidence-Based CBT
Built on proven cognitive behavioral therapy techniques from Dr. Daniela Owen's research with kids.
Real-Time Co-Play
Therapist and kid see synchronized views — the Guide can give hints and spark discussion at any moment.
Game Modules
Each module targets a different CBT skill. More coming soon!
Distortion Detective
Spot sneaky thinking traps and reframe negative thoughts
Story Splitter
Explore alternative explanations for tricky situations
The Gauntlet
Build frustration tolerance through challenging puzzles
Emotion Engine
Learn to recognize and manage emotional intensity
The Tower
Face fears one step at a time with guided exposure
Thought Forge
Craft balanced thoughts from negative ones
Built for Therapy
HIPAA-Friendly
No patient data stored. Everything runs in the browser.
Free to Start
Try all core modules free. Premium adds analytics and more.
Evidence-Based
Grounded in CBT research and real therapeutic techniques.