10/27/2025
Lately, I’ve noticed more and more people turning to AI for therapy.
I understand why — it’s free, available 24/7, and you don’t have to leave home or take time off work. The convenience is real.
But here’s the thing: AI can’t replace what psychotherapists, social workers, and trained therapists do.
It can’t hold space for you.
It can’t sense what’s behind the silence or notice the subtle shifts in your tone or body language.
It can’t offer the deep human connection that real healing so often needs.
My concern is the harm that may come when we start relying on algorithms instead of people — people who’ve dedicated years to learning, practicing, and caring.
AI is just that — an algorithm. Nothing more.
