Neil Parikh
Daniel Reid Cahn
Slingshot AI is revolutionizing mental health care through Ash, an app powered by the first AI foundation model purpose-built specifically for therapy. Unlike general-purpose language models adapted for therapeutic use, Slingshot has developed a specialized AI system trained from the ground up on the expertise of mental health practitioners.
At the core of Slingshot’s innovation is its comprehensive approach to therapeutic AI, combining the largest dataset of behavioral health data ever collected with advanced reinforcement learning techniques. The system learns from every conversation, creating feedback loops that continuously improve therapeutic outcomes based on what actually helps users achieve long-term behavioral changes.
Slingshot’s technology spans multiple therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and motivational interviewing. Unlike conventional AI assistants that aim to provide answers and appease users, Ash understands the nuanced art of therapy — knowing when to stay silent, when to challenge perspectives, and how to help individuals discover their own insights while respecting core therapeutic principles.
