Technical Counseling

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool in therapy — not as a replacement for human connection, but as a way to expand and deepen reflection. In my practice, I use AI in two primary ways, always with clear boundaries and clinical judgment.

 

Expanding the Breadth of an Issue

It’s easy in therapy to focus deeply on one aspect of a problem and unintentionally skip over others. AI can help us map out the full landscape of an issue.

For example, someone caring for aging parents might focus on sibling conflict — but other dimensions often matter too: finances, medical decisions, power of attorney, changing needs, and emotional roles in the family. AI can help us list and organize those topics, ensuring our work is comprehensive and balanced.

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2Deepening Emotional Connection

AI can also help bring emotional clarity. Sometimes, by generating short, realistic scenarios or dialogues, we can safely explore how a situation might feel — before it happens or as a way to revisit past experiences. These vignettes can evoke genuine emotional responses that help clients understand themselves more deeply, process emotions, or find new perspectives.

All of this is done only when clinically appropriate and always with your consent.

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Optional, Guided, and Human-Centered

AI is never a substitute for empathy or professional responsibility. It’s an optional tool, guided by me, to enhance — not replace — the therapeutic process. Every use is transparent and collaborative.

Ultimately, therapy is a conversation between human beings. The goal is not to mechanize the process, but to use technology thoughtfully — in service of insight, connection, and healing.