Interview 14: AI in Psychotherapy

Dr. Thorp on Ethics, Access, and the Future of Healing

11.17.25 | Skills | 43 min

Artificial intelligence is entering nearly every corner of our lives and psychotherapy is no exception. But what happens when technology enters the therapy room? Can AI truly help us heal, connect, and feel less alone, or are we opening doors we don’t yet know how to close?

In this episode, Dr. Steven Thorp, board-certified clinical psychologist and Distinguished Professor at Alliant International University,  joins us to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and mental health.

We trace the surprising history of AI in therapy, the ethical dilemmas we’re facing today, and why access to care remains the driving force behind innovation. We discuss how AI may help reduce loneliness, the real dangers of biased or profit-driven models, and why human empathy still matters in a digital future.

Music Credit: Nathan Byrne with Reel Byrne Media.