Can AI replace therapy? Probably not—and here’s why.
In this episode, I take a deep dive into what AI can (and can’t) do when it comes to mental health support. From helpful tools to serious limitations, we explore how therapists and clients might use AI platforms like ChatGPT—and where they should be cautious.

We cover:

• How AI *could* (maybe?) support therapy work

• Why I think AI will never fully replace human connection

• Ethical and privacy concerns with AI in mental health

  
  

  And, I put AI to the test by challenging it to answer some mental health-related questions it claims to be able to help with. How does it hold up?

  
  

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  Reddit post: “Yet another reason why AI can’t replace therapy”:

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  This podcast is geared toward therapists of all kinds, including psychologists, MFTs, LPCCs, social workers, and others in the clinical counseling field. Welcome to Private Practice Skills! I’m Dr. Marie Fang, psychologist in private practice. I post videos offering tools I learned the hard way about starting and growing private practice so that you don’t have to.

  
  

  
  

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  This podcast is not intended as professional or legal advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.