Talk to someone in three easy steps
No followers, no feeds, no pressure. Just real people nearby who are carrying the same thing you are.
Share a Motion
Say what's on your mind: anxiety, a breakup, grief, burnout, or just wanting a real conversation.
See who feels the same
Your Motion shows on a map near you. Same topic? It's a Motion match.
Talk it through
Start gently with a suggested opener. Chat, send a voice note, or call when you're ready.
Someone nearby is going through it too
Start gently. No pressure.
When you and someone nearby share the same Motion, we tell you both, and suggest a kind way to open the conversation.
- Anonymous by default: just a nickname and initials
- Gentle openers so you never stare at a blank chat
- Pause or end any chat, anytime
Listening counts too
Not ready to talk? Be the kind ear someone needs tonight. Helping a neighbor keeps your own Motion live longer, and it feels good.
- Choose to talk, listen, or both
- Kindness ratings keep the community warm
- A private mood journal to see what helps
Made for real conversations
A map of feelings
See Motions near you, filtered by topic. Your spot is rounded to about half a mile, never exact.
Chat, voice and video
Text, photos, hold-to-record voice notes, and calls when you're ready.
Circles
Small group chats around a shared topic, for when one-on-one feels like a lot.
Mood journal
Quick private check-ins that stay on your phone. Notice what helps over time.
Your language
Pick the languages you chat in, and see who speaks them before you say hi.
Meet up, safely
With Plus, plan a coffee or walk in a public spot with someone you've been talking to.
Kind by design
E-Motion Chat is a place to support each other. Everyone agrees to our rules before they join, and we act fast when someone breaks them.
Adults only
Every account confirms they're 18 or older and agrees to our zero-tolerance Terms.
Report, block, hide
Hide any message, report or block anyone in a tap. Blocking removes them right away.
Private by default
Nicknames, initials and an approximate area. Photos only when you choose to reveal.
If you're in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, you don't have to carry it alone. In the US, call or text 988. Elsewhere, visit findahelpline.com.
Call or text 988Talking is always free
Chatting, your Motion, safety tools and crisis support never cost a thing. Plus adds more ways to show up for each other.
Free
$0 forever
- Share Motions and see people within 5 miles
- Unlimited chats, voice notes and photos
- Calls up to 15 minutes
- Circles, mood journal and all safety tools
E-Motion Plus 7 days free
$59.99/year · or $9.99/month
- Meetups in safe public spots
- Priority listening: more people see your Motion, sooner
- Unlimited calls and a 50-mile map
- Mood insights, longer Motions and a Plus star
Good to know
Is E-Motion Chat free?
Yes. Sharing a Motion, chatting, safety tools and crisis support are free. E-Motion Plus is optional and adds meetups, unlimited calls, a wider map and more, with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan.
Is it anonymous?
Yes, by default. People see a nickname and your initials, never your real name. Your photo only shows if you choose to reveal it.
Can people see where I live?
No. Your location is rounded to about half a mile on your phone and again on our servers, so nobody sees your exact spot.
Is this therapy?
No. E-Motion Chat is peer support: kind people who've been through similar things. For ongoing support, a licensed therapist can help. If you're in crisis, call or text 988 in the US.
Who can join?
Adults 18 and older who agree to our Terms and Community Guidelines. There's zero tolerance for abuse, and accounts that break the rules are removed.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, go to Me › Account › Delete account. You can also request deletion here.
Someone nearby feels it too.
Share what's on your mind and find someone who gets it. Free on Android, coming very soon to iPhone.