Overview

Over the past few months, I’ve been digging into how therapists are actually using AI tools—especially large language models like GPT-4—in real workflows. The goal was to separate hype from what’s actually happening on the ground.

This summary is based on:

• Conversations with therapists and mental health professionals experimenting with AI
• Hands-on testing of several tools currently in use
• Publicly available case studies and articles

Key Observations

• Some therapists are managing up to twice as many clients by offloading admin work to AI
• AI is being used to draft session notes, summaries, and treatment plans
• In some cases, therapists use GPT-based tools to generate intervention suggestions (as a brainstorming aid)
• Costs per session may decrease as overhead drops due to time saved

Tools Being Used

Jasper Health

A GPT-powered platform that helps therapists generate session notes and treatment drafts.

TheraSync (Beta)

A newer tool aimed at analyzing sessions and suggesting next steps. Some early users report time savings in planning and documentation.

Custom GPT-4 Workflows

Many therapists are using ChatGPT with tailored prompts to automate repetitive writing tasks. Often used alongside Notion, Google Docs, or connected via Zapier.