Lortas Mental Health App
Lortas Mental Health is a web-based counseling app designed to make professional mental health support accessible, private, and easy to use. Through virtual sessions with licensed therapists, personalized reminders, and a calming interface, the app helps users manage stress, anxiety, and emotional well-being. Available on iOS and Android, LORTAS empowers individuals to take control of their mental health anytime, from anywhere.
Project Scope
Created a compassionate, heart-centered brand identity featuring approachable mascots and soft gradients to foster emotional safety and reduce mental health stigma
Designed an intuitive front-end user experience with calming visuals, swipe-based navigation, and emotionally supportive messaging tailored to sensitive users
Implemented secure user onboarding and authentication to ensure all counseling sessions are private, encrypted, and fully HIPAA-compliant
Developed web-based counseling functionality allowing users to connect with licensed professionals for real-time or asynchronous support
Built a scalable back-end architecture using Node.js and Express, designed to handle secure messaging, session scheduling, and user profile management
Integrated encrypted data storage with Firebase, ensuring all user records, therapy notes, and mood tracking logs remain protected and compliant
Published native apps on iOS and Android via React Native, providing a smooth, consistent experience across both platforms
Enabled push notifications and personalized reminders using Firebase Cloud Messaging, supporting regular check-ins and mental wellness nudges
Added multilingual and accessibility support, including screen reader compatibility and high-contrast modes, to make mental health care inclusive and barrier-free
Deployed on Google Cloud Platform with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring high availability, data redundancy, and streamlined updates for long-term growth



