I’m a therapist and used ChatGPT for therapy – the results surprised me

Teona Gherasim

With more people turning to AI chatbots for therapy, mental health professionals are warning of serious ethical risks. But is it really that bad? Psychotherapist Lauran Ware spent a month confiding in ChatGPT to find out A s a therapist, I’ve observed the recent rise in people using AI chatbots for therapy with caution . I know all too well how important it is that therapists are well-trained, to ensure they support their clients rather than cause any harm, and I just wasn’t able to see how