So… apparently therapists are being replaced by chatbots now. Clients are rolling into sessions with ChatGPT transcripts like,
“This helped more than our last three appointments. Oh, and it’s free.”
Yeah. That’s happening. And if you’re even mildly freaking out, you’re not being dramatic. You’re being awake.
In this episode, I’m not here to sprinkle affirmations over your fear or convince you to go become a tech bro. I’m here to talk about the real threat to therapists — and spoiler: it’s not AI.
It’s being invisible. Complacent. Undifferentiated in a profession that taught us to color inside the lines… while the world evolved around us.
We’re talking about what AI actually means for the future of therapy — and how to stay radically human, relevant, and in integrity while everything changes.
💣 What You’ll Get (Other than a Friendly Kick in the Pants):
1️⃣ The truth about why AI feels like such a gut-punch to therapists
(Hint: It’s not because it’s good — it’s because we’ve been trained to play small.)
2️⃣ Why arguing “AI doesn’t have empathy” is the wrong hill to die on
(And how to stop defending your existence and start leading.)
3️⃣ What to focus on instead — if you want to actually matter in five years
(You already have what makes you irreplaceable — now use it.)
📝 Your Integration Homework (Don’t Skip This)
Grab your journal. Pour a drink. Stare at the ceiling dramatically if you must.
Then ask yourself:
- What part of your work could never be replicated by a robot — and are you actually leading with that?
- Where are you hiding behind scripts, systems, or safety blankets that don’t serve you anymore?
- What would your business look like if you stopped trying to be professional, and started being powerful?
🔗 Nerdy But Useful Links:
- Join the the waitlist for our brand spanking new offer: The AI Marketing Hub.
- My behind-the-scenes rambles + rants: @dr.hayleykelly on Instagram
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And if this stirred something in you — good. That’s the part we build from.