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Can AI replace a therapist? In this episode, we explore the real limits of artificial intelligence in providing mental health support. From privacy concerns to emotional nuance, I unpack where AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful—and where they fall short. I also put AI to the test by presenting ChatGPT with some mental-health-related questions it claims it's able to supplement therapy with. How did it hold up? Thank you to Paubox for sponsoring this episode. Paubox makes HIPAA-secure email easy and streamlined. Check them out here: https://bit.ly/pps_paubox_YT *Get $250 off your first year with Paubox with coupon code "SKILLS" *Bonus Deal:* If you add the Paubox badge to your website you get an extra $100 off your first year – that means you can get your whole first year free if you apply both deals! FREE Guide: Start a Private Practice in Counseling: https://tinyurl.com/y9ek9en8 Reddit post: “Yet another reason why AI can’t replace therapy”: https://www.reddit.com/r/therapists/comments/1k9k1ue/yet_another_reason_why_ai_cant_replace_therapy/ Watch the short and snappy version of this episode (with bonus skits): https://youtu.be/71Vr8LPfQuw LINKS: *Some links are affiliate links. A percentage of purchases come back to me and help my channel immensely! 👉 How to DIY a Therapist Website that Fills your Practice: https://privatepracticeskills.teachable.com/ 👉 All my filming gear: https://kit.co/privatepracticeskills/all-my-gear 👉 Music I use: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/c7m5mj/ This video 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. Website: www.privatepracticeskills.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TfknqIlVlmhGcdTbRM3rS Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-skills/id1735988673 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/privatepracticeskills/ This video is not intended as professional or legal advice. Be sure to seek the services of a professional if you are in need of them.