The Big Story It's all the rage, but how dangerous is it to use an A.I. therapist?
Jul 15, 2025
Roxanne Francis, a psychotherapist specializing in mental health and wellness, dives into the world of artificial intelligence in therapy. She discusses the benefits of using AI for emotional support, but raises critical concerns about the limitations of machine empathy. The conversation highlights the ethical implications of data privacy and the risks of diminishing human connections. Roxanne emphasizes the importance of traditional communication skills, particularly for children, while exploring how AI might transform therapy practices.
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AI as Immediate Parenting Help
- A user shares that AI helped with immediate parenting advice like meltdowns and behaviors.
- Roxanne acknowledges AI's convenience but emphasizes lack of deep context and follow-up questioning.
Therapy Access and AI Cautions
- Put your name on therapy waitlists; it will eventually be your turn.
- Use AI cautiously and mainly for general advice, not trauma or complex issues.
Healing Requires Human Connection
- Healing in therapy mostly comes from human connection and shared experience.
- Chatbots cannot empathize or self-disclose to foster real healing.