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Broken Bear (原 Fire.place - Zen)

Broken Bear

AI therapist chatbot Zen (now rebranded as Broken Bear), based on Carl Rogers' person-centered therapy approach. Now at brokenbear.com.

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Product Type
Software
Platform
Web
Languages
English
Regions
Pricing
Free
Price
Free
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Completely free
Last updated 2026-07-04· Content established

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About This Tool

Broken Bear (formerly Fire.place) is an AI therapist chatbot platform, originally named Zen. Now rebranded as Broken Bear and available at brokenbear.com. Based on Carl Rogers' person-centered therapy approach, listening and responding with empathy. Completely free to use. Data stored on AWS servers with HTTPS encryption.

Background

Fire.place launched in 2022, featuring AI therapist Zen. Later rebranded as Broken Bear, now at brokenbear.com. Based on person-centered therapy.

Technology

Conversation engine based on Carl Rogers' person-centered therapy, AWS encrypted storage.

Market

Unique in the market as a completely free AI therapy conversation service, also offering roleplay functionality.

Best For

Users needing free emotional ventingPeople interested in person-centered therapyUsers wanting to try AI therapy conversations

Editorial Note

Completely free AI therapist experience based on person-centered therapy.

Strengths

  • + Completely free
  • + Person-centered therapy
  • + Anonymous use
  • + Also offers roleplay

Drawbacks

  • Simple functionality
  • English only
  • Not a therapy replacement
Value AssessmentWorth trying as a free AI therapy conversation. Good for emotional venting.

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