CE Training  |  1 NBCC clock hour  |  Self-paced

When the Algorithm Becomes the Therapist: AI, Mental Health & the New Digital Crisis

What to do when your clients trust chatbots more than people

A 1-hour recorded training on AI chatbots, virtual companions, and algorithm-driven feeds, how they are showing up in sessions, how to assess client AI use, and how to use AI in your own practice ethically and safely.

$99  ·  1 hour  ·  1 NBCC clock hour
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1 NBCC clock hour
1 hour
Self-paced, on demand
Advanced level
Certificate included

Who This Course Is For

Clinicians seeing the effects of AI and social media in session, and those using AI tools in practice.

Licensed TherapistsPsychotherapists and psychologists
Professional CounselorsLPC, LCPC, LMHC
Clinical Social WorkersLCSW, LICSW
Marriage & Family TherapistsLMFT
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Your clients are already talking to AI. This course helps you ask about it.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1Describe the current landscape of patient-facing artificial intelligence tools being used as substitutes or supplements for mental health treatment.
2Identify clinical risks associated with unsupervised patient-AI interactions, including risks to vulnerable populations and crisis-response failures.
3Apply assessment strategies for evaluating client AI use during intake and ongoing sessions, including documentation and clinical decision-making.
4Evaluate the ethical, legal, and HIPAA-related considerations of integrating artificial intelligence into clinical practice as a clinician-side tool.
5Develop practice-level policies and informed consent language that addresses both patient AI use and clinician AI use.
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Why this course

The digital crisis is already in your caseload

Clients are turning to chatbots for comfort, advice, and companionship. This course shows you what that looks like clinically and how to respond.

You will leave with intake questions to ask, ways to document what you learn, and a plan for using AI tools in your own practice responsibly.

What's Inside the Course

5 chapters  ·  17 lessons

01What To Expect7 lessons
  1. Before you start
  2. Welcome
  3. Course Overview
  4. Introduction & bio
  5. Learning Objectives
  6. Course Outline
  7. Pre-test
02Section 12 lessons
  1. Section 1 Introduction
  2. The Digital Crisis When the Algorithm Becomes the Therapist
03Section 22 lessons
  1. Section 2 Introduction
  2. Clinical Implications How AI Use Appears in Practice — and What to Do
04Section 32 lessons
  1. Section 3 Introduction
  2. Clinician Integration Using AI in Your Practice — Ethically and Safely
05Section 44 lessons
  1. Downloadable Workbook
  2. How to Obtain Your Credit
  3. Post-Test
  4. Course Evaluation

What You Get

Recorded trainingAbout 1 hour, on demand.
Fillable workbookSample outlines, interventions, and techniques.
Practice scenariosSample narratives with structured exercises.
CE certificate1 NBCC clock hour, issued automatically when you finish.

Continuing Education

This program offers 1 NBCC continuing education clock hour.

My Mental Health University® has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7739. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. My Mental Health University® is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

  • Instructional level: Advanced
  • Format: Self-paced, on demand
  • Content areas: Social & Cultural Foundations; Assessment; Professional Counseling Orientation & Ethical Practice
  • Program cost: $99
  • How to earn credit: complete all lessons in order, pass the post-test with 70% or higher, complete the participant evaluation, then download your certificate.
  • State board acceptance: licensing boards vary. Please confirm with your state board that NBCC clock hours are accepted for your license.
  • Refunds: This course is a final sale and does not offer refunds.
  • Accommodations: email [email protected] and we will make reasonable efforts to support your participation.

About Your Instructor

Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH

Olivia L. Baylor, LCPC, NCC, BC-TMH, is the founder of My Mental Health University®, an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7739). She is a licensed clinical professional counselor who serves culturally diverse clients and trains clinicians in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours does this course offer?

This program offers 1 NBCC continuing education clock hour.

How do I earn my certificate?

Complete all lessons in order, score 70% or higher on the post-test (you may retake it), complete the participant evaluation, then download your certificate. It is issued automatically in your account.

Is it live or self-paced?

Self-paced and on demand. Start anytime and finish on your schedule.

Will my state board accept these hours?

Licensing boards vary. Please check with your state licensing board to confirm that NBCC continuing education clock hours are accepted for your license.

What level is this course?

Advanced.

Do you offer accommodations?

Yes. If you need accommodations to access the course materials, email [email protected] and we will make reasonable efforts to support your participation.

1 NBCC clock hour  ·  $99

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