Hovanka - a hideout for a stormy mind.
Evidence-based emotional support for people with BPD and BPD traits, built on DBT skills. For the moments between therapy sessions, when everything feels too much.
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You don't need a label to need support.
Hovanka is for people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, people waiting for an assessment, and people who recognize some of this in themselves. Does any of it sound familiar?
Intense fear of being abandoned or rejected, even when nothing has happened
Relationships that swing between very close and very painful
A sense of self that keeps shifting: who you are, what you want, what you believe
Impulsive moments you later regret, such as spending, eating, substances or risky behavior
Emotions that change fast and hit hard, sometimes within hours
A lasting feeling of emptiness
Anger that feels overwhelming or hard to control
Feeling detached from yourself, unreal, or suspicious of others
Thoughts of self-harm or of not wanting to be here
You can only manage the chaos so far.
Living with intense emotions every day is exhausting. Most apps offer a mood diary and a generic "calm down" screen, then leave you alone with your own data. Logging your pain isn't the same as understanding it or learning to handle it. That's the gap Hovanka is built for.
Hovanka is
built to support you, not to "therapize" you.
Help in the moment.
Tap what you feel (short breath, racing heart, body tension) and Hovanka offers a matching DBT skill, such as paced breathing, TIPP or opposite action.
Learns your patterns.
Over time, Hovanka learns your personal early-warning signs and can gently flag them before things escalate. It's a helper, not a guarantee.
Progress you can see.
Each skill you practice adds to a private pattern log, so you can notice changes like "fewer high-intensity days this week." Progress isn't a straight line, and hard weeks are part of it.
Daily Blueprints.
A short, clear plan each day that combines understanding (why you might feel this way) with practice (skills that build resilience).
Insights for your therapy.
Weekly and monthly summaries you can choose to share with your therapist or psychiatrist.
Your toolbox.
Mindful journaling, habit tracking, mood tracking, and a space to keep takeaways and homework from your therapy sessions.
What we don’t do:
No diagnoses. No guessing at root causes. No fake-empathy chatbots. We have nothing against AI in mental health. It's just not what Hovanka is. Our technology learns your patterns & it doesn't pretend to be a therapist. Interpreting what you're going through takes a human, and we leave that to them.
Who stays behind Hovanka?
Our team is backed with people who do know how it’s like to feel lost, overwhelmed and helpless, cus no current tool works.
This team is also the one, who has experience in psychotherapy, deep-tech development, design, PR and other specialists.
We’re here to make Hovanka real, so you won’t be disappointed in other apps anymore. And all you will think about is how to live your best life!!!!
Hovanka started when
after being diagnosed with BPD, our CEO Kris found herself alone in the "now what?" gaps between weekly therapy sessions. The apps she tried tracked her pain but didn't help her live with it. So our team of psychotherapists, engineers and people who know this struggle firsthand set out to build what was missing.
We’ve come a long way
And our journey of building a clinical-grade solution for people with BPD and its symptoms is just gaining momentum!
Developed with clinicians
Hovanka is built on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a leading evidence-based treatment for BPD. Our clinical team includes psychotherapists, and protocols are overseen by our Clinical Validation Lead, Dr. Khrystyna Zhyvago.
Why do you exist?
Hovanka exists to introduce people to the world of mental wellness through basic supportive features, comprehensive knowledge base on mental health and therapeutic self-care techniques.
Do I need a diagnosis to use Hovanka?
No. Hovanka is for anyone who struggles with intense emotions. It never diagnoses you.
Are you a replacement for therapy?
No. Hovanka supports you between sessions and works alongside your therapist.
Why do I need Hovanka if I already go to therapy?
It gives you in-the-moment skills, a place to practice between sessions, and summaries you can bring to your therapist.
What happens in a crisis?
Hovanka offers grounding skills and is honest about its limits. If distress continues, it guides you to crisis lines or your emergency contact. Hovanka is not an emergency service.
Who can see my data?
Only you, unless you choose to share a report with your therapist.