The Take Can ChatGPT be your therapist?
Jun 13, 2025
Clinical Psychologist Michael Alcée shares insights on the fascinating role of AI in therapy. He discusses research showing AI chatbots can effectively reduce anxiety and depression. Alcée highlights the balance needed between AI and human connection, emphasizing that while AI can support emotional exploration, it can't replace the deep, relational aspects of traditional therapy. He candidly shares his own skepticism and the limitations of AI in providing genuine emotional support.
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Therapy as Inner Dialogue
- Therapy is like inviting all sides of ourselves to a table for a conversation.
- It helps us understand which inner parts speak most and which are unheard.
Chatbots Mimic Therapy Skills
- AI chatbots respond dynamically and explore user feelings much like some skilled therapists.
- Chatbots emulate human therapy's goal of helping us become more fully human.
Use Chatbots as Therapy Tools
- Use AI chatbots as supplements to deepen and enrich therapy conversations.
- Don’t rely on AI to replace human connection; use it as a creative tool.
