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100%

It took me far too long to realize that the first psychiatrist I saw was pushing me in the opposite direction that I wanted my life to go. I had no context and blindly trusted her as an expert. Other therapists have since told me that what I was told my first psychiatrist was unhelpful, unethical, and even malpractice. No person (other than myself) has harmed my life as much as that psychiatrist. And I got to pay a small fortune for the terrible experience.

Your black and white opposition to AI-based talk therapy is analogous to being opposed to self driving cars. Yes, the best human driver is better than AI, but what about the worst? Or someone tired or preoccupied with an emotional event in their life? Maybe AI should never drive in congested cities, but what about long-haul trucks on limited access freeways? What about that 'AI' PID loop autonomously operating the gas when you enable cruise control?

I think soon, if not already, heavily tested LLMs will be better than most mental health practitioners for some individuals and conditions. Especially as a first-line intervention, AI could be great at evaluating a patient and placing them with the best suited therapist. Recommendation engines are pretty advanced now, I'd love a therapist match-maker.