What We Stand to Lose When Therapy Starts Talking Back
Solutions Review, April 23, 2026
This article examines how AI is already being used in mental health, particularly to support clinicians by reducing administrative work such as documentation and treatment planning. It also notes that some clinicians use AI to review sessions and identify patterns or interventions they may have missed. At the same time, people are turning to AI for therapy because it is immediate, accessible, and free from judgment.
The article highlights that while these uses can improve efficiency and access, concerns increase as AI moves closer to replacing therapy or acting as emotional support, particularly around human connection, accountability, and privacy.
Why it matters:
The article highlights a growing gap. People are already turning to AI for support because it is immediate, always available, and easier to engage with than traditional care. At the same time, concerns increase as AI moves closer to therapy. This points toward a middle ground, where AI can support reflection and continuity between sessions, while clinicians remain central to care.