We understand
Anxiety hits different when the world wasn't built for you
LGBTQIA+ people experience anxiety at 2–3× the rate of the general population. It's not a personal failing — it's the predictable result of minority stress.
Anxiety that "normal" apps don't understand
Generic wellness apps ignore the unique stressors of navigating a world that wasn't built for you — microaggressions, coming out anxiety, family rejection, institutional discrimination.
Feeling like you have to explain yourself
Most mental health tools force you into boxes that don't fit. You shouldn't have to translate your experience to get support.
Disconnection between mind and body
Minority stress lives in your body — the tightness before entering a gendered space, the hypervigilance in public. Generic tools don't track that.
Not knowing if you're actually getting better
Without the right measures, it's hard to see progress. Standard anxiety scales miss the nuances of minority stress.
"You are not broken. The world around you is what needs fixing. You deserve tools that understand that."
Who is this for?
Everyone is welcome
Chosen Life is free and open to anyone who wants to understand and manage their anxiety better. That said, you'll get the most out of it if:
You're reading Beyond Survival
This app is the perfect companion to the Beyond Survival guide book. The exercises, tools, and tracking features map directly to the book's programme — so you can put what you're learning into practice, every day.
You're currently in therapy
Need a handy tool to track your progress between sessions? Log anxiety triggers, complete thought records, monitor your OASIS scores, and share meaningful data with your therapist.
You simply want to feel more in control
No book or therapist required. Every tool works as a standalone resource for self-guided anxiety management.
Your toolkit
Everything you need, in one safe place
Nine evidence-based tools, each designed with your specific experiences in mind.
Daily Stress Log
Track triggers, thinking traps, emotions with intensity, and body sensations. Distinguish between proximal stressors (direct prejudice) and distal stressors (internalised stigma).
Minority Stress First Aid
A 4-step grounding sequence designed for when you're activated — notice, reframe, ground, and plan your next step. One tap away, anytime.
CBT Thought Records
Challenge anxious thoughts with structured cognitive restructuring — identify automatic thoughts, weigh evidence, and arrive at balanced perspectives.
Personal Safety Plan
Build your crisis roadmap — warning signs, coping strategies, reasons for living, trusted contacts, and professional support, all in one place.
Body Experience Map
Track where you feel distress or euphoria in your body — including gender expression, sexuality, and social identity sensations with intensity and context.
OASIS & ODSIS Tracking
Clinically validated anxiety and depression scales, tracked over time with trend charts so you can see your real progress week by week.
Values & Actions Planner
Reconnect with what matters most to you. Plan micro-actions aligned with your values and track your follow-through.
Exposure Ladders
Build graduated approach ladders for situations you've been avoiding. Track distress before and after each step, and capture learnings.
Weekly Review
A guided end-of-week reflection that aggregates your mood data, patterns, wins, and areas of growth into one affirming summary.
Simple to start
Three steps to feeling more in control
Create your account
Sign up in seconds. Share your pronouns, identity markers, and goals so the app can personalise your experience. Everything is optional.
Start tracking and using tools
Log daily stress, complete OASIS check-ins, use first aid when activated, challenge thoughts with CBT records, and build your safety plan.
Watch your patterns and progress
Weekly reviews, deep analytics, and streak tracking help you see how far you've come — even when it doesn't feel like it.
Why Chosen Life
Built different, because your experience is different
Designed by and for the community
Every feature was built with LGBTQIA+ experiences at the centre — not as an afterthought or a "diversity" checkbox.
Evidence-based, identity-affirming
Grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and the Minority Stress Model, adapted specifically for queer and trans lives.
Private and secure
Your data stays yours. No social feeds, no sharing, no judgement. Just a safe, personal space to process and grow.
Build real momentum
Streak tracking and weekly reviews help you see consistency and celebrate progress — even on the hard days.
Crisis resources, always one tap away
LGBTQ+-specific crisis lines and support services are built in — because safety should never be more than a tap away.
Completely free
No paywalls, no subscriptions, no premium tiers. Every tool is available to everyone who needs it.
You deserve support that sees you
Start your journey towards understanding your anxiety, building resilience, and reclaiming your peace — on your terms.
No credit card. No hidden costs. Just support that understands.
Need professional support? Book a free therapy consultation with The Holistic Clinic.
Chosen Life is a self-help companion, not a replacement for professional care. If you're in crisis, please reach out to a crisis resource.
© 2025 The Holistic Clinic. All rights reserved.