Silicon Valley Therapist Debunks AI For Your Practice

In this episode, Kristie is joined by Silicon Valley licensed therapist Candice Thompson to debunk the myth that technology is a non-negotiable for your practice. They challenge the compatibility of priorities of mental health tech companies and ethical and legal standards, and then unpack all the implications. Some takeaways: Resisting the pressure to integrate complex tech in your private practice The case for analog methods and independent business models How (un)reliable AI tools are and their systemic risks *Kristie is offering a free, 15-minute call for listeners who are scaling group practices. Book your call at practicemarketinginsider.com. If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need it! Connect with Candice: Website: https://candicecandelaria.com/ Instagram:   / candicethompsonmft   LinkedIn:   / candice-thompson-lmft   *Connect with Kristie on Instagram:   / kristie_placedigital  . *Brought to you by Place Digital: https://www.therapieseo.com/. *Produced by PodVision: https://pod.vision/. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Do Therapists Really Need EHRs and Tech Platforms? 04:26 Risks of Storing Client Information Online 06:53 Why Therapy and Tech See Risk Differently 09:34 Therapists Have More Power Than They Realize 12:10 The Case for a Simpler Private Practice 14:46 Therapy Platforms and Legal Challenges 17:58 Fair Pay and the Value of Therapists 20:43 Why Referrals Still Matter 23:18 AI in Therapy: Risks and Reality 27:11 What Are We Actually Saving With AI? 29:17 Closing Thoughts