The Behavioral Design Podcast AI Therapy with Alison Cerezo
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May 28, 2025 In a fascinating discussion with Alison Cerezo, a clinical psychologist and Senior VP of Research at Mpathic, the conversation dives into AI's transformative role in therapy. They uncover how AI tools can enhance empathy and provide real-time feedback without replacing human therapists. Alison raises intriguing questions about the potential for AI to feel empathy and warns against over-reliance on technology. The talk also touches on the future of mental health, emphasizing the need for a balance between innovation and maintaining genuine human connection.
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AI's double-edged sword on human connection
- AI use can aid productivity and emotional needs but excessive reliance risks loneliness and social withdrawal.
- Similar to Sweden's social welfare backlash, AI companionship might reduce social effort and real human connections.
Trauma clinic and AI supervision
- Alison Cerezo founded a trauma clinic during the Black Lives Matter movement to support Black residents.
- She experienced firsthand how AI could help supervise junior therapists and improve quality of care.
Use AI for notes and training
- Use AI for routine tasks like generating clinical notes to save clinician time.
- Leverage AI for training by getting feedback on therapeutic approaches and improving clinician skills.