AI and Therapy: The Hidden Risks of Replacing Real Human Connection

As AI becomes part of daily life, more people are turning to it for advice, reassurance, and even help with deeply personal struggles. In this episode, Dr. Kat talks with Robert Scholz about how AI is changing the therapeutic landscape, why so many people are using it in place of real human support, and what happens when a tool that sounds empathic starts to feel like a substitute for therapy. They explore where AI can be useful, where it can quietly reinforce unhealthy thinking, and why it falls short when serious issues like suicidality, abuse, domestic violence, privacy, and critical thinking are involved. The conversation also looks at how adolescents may be especially vulnerable, how therapists need to respond now that AI is already part of their clients’ lives, and why human judgment, accountability, and real connection still matter. I want to hear from you!  To submit show ideas or be considered as a guest, visit https://chatwithdrkat.com/contact/Follow Chat with Dr. Kat:Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chatwithdrkatInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatwithdrkatYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chatwithdrkatTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatwithdrkatX:  https://x.com/ChatwithDrKatHealth & Wellness Programs:https://mindbodyseries.com/