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AI Chatbots for Therapists: What They Should and Should Not Do

AI chatbots can reduce administrative friction on therapist websites when their scope is carefully limited.

  • Professional resource
  • US English
  • Practical guidance

Helpful Use Cases

  • Routine FAQs
  • Location and hours
  • Fees information already published
  • Scheduling and booking routes
  • Website navigation
  • Lead capture with human escalation

Privacy and Escalation

Minimize sensitive data collection. Provide clear paths to human contact. Escalate crisis-related messages immediately according to published policy.

Prohibited Clinical Functions

  • Diagnosis
  • Therapy or treatment recommendations
  • Crisis counseling
  • Medication advice

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