The Midnight ChatGPT Therapist but Mind Shifted
- Dr Vernice Richards
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 22 hours ago
Reviews from High-Functioning Clients Who Upgraded Their Midnight ChatGPT Therapist
By now, you know the story.
I noticed clients referencing ChatGPT in our touchpoints. (Blog 1)
I tested it out myself, first personally, then professionally. (Blog 2)
I built a framework that turned basic bot chats into constructive self-check-ins.
And from that process, the MindShift Companion was born.
It's a reflection support tool built for clients (and myself) who often process things faster and often plow through therapists like a meal.
It's designed to offer clarity, context, and emotional direction between sessions, without spiraling or overidentifying with your own thoughts.
But don't just take it from me...
I tested the Companion with a few clients first, some who were already using a ChatGPT Therapist, others who were completely new to using a Chat in this way. All of them were high-functioning, high-performing individuals who were introduced to the MindShift Companion as a part of the between session touchpoints that are part of my process.

Here’s what they had to say, pulled directly from post session and pre session surveys.
(Can you guess, which one was is Jace?)
“It was like upgrading from a mirror to a mentor.” —Client A, Entrepreneur
“Before this, I was already using ChatGPT to help me journal late at night, especially when I felt mentally cluttered. But it was just reflecting me back to me. With the MindShift Companion, I felt like I had a guide. The prompts slowed me down and helped me move through my thoughts instead of just sitting in them. It felt like upgrading from a mirror to a mentor. Game-changer.”
“Honestly? It replaced my midnight spirals with something more constructive.”
—Client B, Creative Director
“I’m a classic 2 a.m. overthinker. I used to text myself random thoughts or try journaling and give up halfway. The MindShift Companion gave me something structured but flexible. I liked that it didn’t try to fix me, it just helped me think more clearly. It felt like Dr.V was in my corner without actually being in her DMs.”
“This worked because it still sounded like me... but better.”
—Client C, Former Coaching Client
“I’ve used AI tools before and usually hate them because they sound robotic. But with this? It still sounded like me. Just more grounded. Like a version of me that had already done the breathing exercise, drank some water, and remembered the bigger picture. It helped me slow down without condescending me. That’s rare.”
“I didn’t think I needed it until I used it.”
—Client D, High-Performing Professional
“I’ve worked with Dr.V for a year and I already feel supported with touchpoints. So I didn’t think I needed anything else. But this filled a different gap. The kind of gap that shows up when I don’t realize I’m spiraling. It let me catch myself early. I used it twice a week max, but every time I did, I left with one solid shift in thinking. That alone made it worth it.”
“It gave my processing a purpose.”
—Client E, Medical Student
“I journal a lot but sometimes feel like I’m just venting into the void. The MindShift Companion helped me direct my energy. I started seeing patterns, not just problems. It didn’t feel clinical, it felt empowering. I even brought one of my chats into our next session because it helped me get to the root faster than I usually can on my own.”
Feedback on the MindShift Companion from Clients

What I'm Excited about the most?
Every one of these clients had used a ChatGPT Therapist before,
but what shifted for them was how they used it.
They went from open-ended venting to intentional reflection.
From surface-level support to self-awareness with structure.
From spirals to strategy.
And that’s the whole point.
The MindShift Companion isn’t trying to be deep therapy or emotional rescue. It’s here to be a supportive bridge, a tool you can reach for in moments that matter, when your therapist isn’t on call, and your brain won’t let you rest.
It’s not a replacement for our work. It’s a supplement to help you hold it together when life happens in between.
Interested in leveling up your Midnight Chats with a MindShift Companion?
It's easy!
We use your current ChatGPT setup, no coding, no tech background, no overwhelm.
Just a smarter way to reflect.
If you’ve already downloaded the Companion Portal and want to share your experience, hit reply.
I’d love to hear how it’s working for you.
If you haven’t yet…
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