AI & Ethics for Therapists: Navigating the New Frontier

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Presented by Amanda Davison, LMFT, CEO, The Family Connection

Amanda has a certification from Harvard Medical School on AI as well as an AI certification from Google

CEU Hours: 6 Ethics CEUS Approved by NM Counseling & Therapy Practice Board

💡 Workshop Overview

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept—it’s shaping how we assess, document, and deliver mental health care. This engaging CEU workshop introduces therapists to the evolving landscape of AI in behavioral health, grounding its promise in ethical practice. Together, we’ll explore the opportunities, challenges, and clinical implications of this rapidly emerging field.

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🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Define artificial intelligence (AI) and describe its current and emerging uses in mental health and behavioral healthcare settings.
2. Identify key ethical principles (including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice) relevant to the integration of AI in clinical practice.
3. Differentiate between types of AI tools used in therapy, such as chatbots, predictive analytics, clinical documentation aids, and virtual assistants.
4. Analyze the risks and benefits of AI-assisted tools from a client care, cultural competence, and clinician workload perspective.
5. Discuss confidentiality, informed consent, and data privacy concerns when incorporating AI tools into clinical settings.
6. Explore guidelines and regulatory considerations (e.g., HIPAA, APA ethics code, state laws) relevant to the ethical use of AI in therapy.

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📌 Who Should Attend?

Licensed therapists, social workers, psychologists, counselors, and clinical supervisors seeking a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and its ethical application in clinical settings.