Re:LLMs should not replace therapists
by heisnotanalien on Monday July 07, 2025 @09:31AM
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You don't go to a therapist to learn cognitive knowledge. You go to heal your way of relating with others. It's not easy and can only be done in the messy complicated emotional world of relationship with another human being. You need to feel their eyes on you. You need to feel vulnerable and on the point. You need to be guided to feel into your body.
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That sounds like a friend. You cant buy a friend.
Re:LLMs should not replace therapists
by heisnotanalien on Monday July 07, 2025 @11:38AM
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No. A properly trained therapist essentially holds space so you can find yourself. That's not something you want to burden a friend with. It's a common misconception that it is just about 'talking'. Good therapy is more about feeling.
Re:LLMs should not replace therapists
by Apocryphon on Monday July 07, 2025 @12:35PM
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But you can rent one
https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-incredibly-true-story-of-r...