AI is replacing therapists, and if you've been noticing fewer new intakes or a lighter caseload, this might be exactly why. Clients are already turning to ChatGPT between sessions to vent, process, and get quick support. Fast, free, and available on demand. That's a hard thing to compete with if we keep running the same model.

In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I'm sharing what I've been reading and thinking about this week, including a policy document from OpenAI proposing a robot tax, a national wealth fund, and a four-day work week. I'm also talking about what I think therapists need to start doing now to stay relevant, profitable, and actually useful to clients in a world where AI is moving faster than most of us are ready for.

AI Tips You Don’t Want to Miss:

• Why clients are turning to AI for bite-sized support and what that means for your caseload.
• How offering shorter, more accessible sessions could help you compete with on-demand AI tools.
• Why diversifying your income now, before the disruption peaks, is one of the smartest moves you can make.

Mentioned in this episode:
Run Your Private Practice with AI FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/aiprivatepractice
Post about Sam Altman - https://www.facebook.com/groups/aiprivatepractice/posts/780688311541133
Newsletterhttps://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/Join-AI-Newsletter

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Computer Mode is here, and it's changing everything about how I run my practice. If you've heard me mention it before and weren't quite sure what I meant, this episode is where it all clicks.

In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I'm walking you through exactly how I'm using Computer Mode across Claude Cowork, Perplexity, and Manus to handle real tasks in my business without me being there. From renaming 67 files while I was at the gym to publishing a fully SEO-optimized blog post while I was getting ready for a podcast interview, these tools are taking time-consuming tasks off my plate.

AI Tips You Don't Want to Miss:

• How Claude Cowork and the Dispatch app let you direct your computer from your phone while you're away.
• How Perplexity Computer Mode wrote, researched, and published a full SEO-optimized blog post to WordPress without you at your desk.
• How Manus Computer Mode pulls a daily ClickUp roundup and delivers it as an organized report.
• Why giving your agents feedback after each task makes them smarter over time.
• What to avoid when using Computer Mode, including keeping PHI out of the workflow.

Mentioned in this episode:
AI Tools for Therapists - https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/AI-Tools-for-Therapists
Perplexity - https://pplx.ai/hypnotrans66501
Manus - https://manus.im/invitation/KQM69QAMNAOQGH8

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Sponsored by Berries: Use code 50FromKym for $50 off your first month www.heyberries.com/therapists

AI myths are stopping a lot of therapists from even getting started, and in this episode, I'm breaking down the ones that come up most. From fears about client data and environmental impact to the bigger question of whether AI is actually going to replace us, this conversation gets into all of it.

In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I'm joined by Lisa Mustard of The Therapy Show Podcast. Lisa is also the course administrator for a free four-part CE course I created through Berries Academy called The Power of AI for Mental Health Professionals.

AI Tips You Don't Want to Miss:

• Why the environmental impact of AI is much smaller than most therapists think.
• How to vet an AI platform to make sure your client data stays protected.
• What the research actually says about AI and clinical skill delivery, and what it means for your practice.
• How AI is already being used to audit clinical notes and why your documentation needs to be airtight.
• The first step to take if you have been putting off trying AI in your practice.

Mentioned in this episode:
Free CE you can earn with Berries + Kym Tolson https://mustardconsulting.freshlearn.com/checkout/Course/39430

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A new study in Nature Medicine found that AI-delivered CBT outperformed human therapists, and before you panic or dismiss it entirely, there's a more interesting conversation to have here.

In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I'm breaking down what the study actually looked at, why it's not the threat it sounds like, and how you can use this same idea right now to work smarter in your practice. There's also some important news about AI chatbot legislation rolling out across the country that every therapist needs to know about.

AI Tips You Don’t Want to Miss:

• Using Auralink Pro's Ava for between-session check-ins and pre-session client summaries.
• How AI handling structured CBT frees you up for deeper clinical work.
• Generating custom CBT exercises and worksheets with ChatGPT or Berries, no PHI needed.
• A simple upsell model using AI tools to add a VIP tier to your practice.
• What the new state-level AI chatbot legislation means for your practice.

Mentioned in this episode:
Auralink Pro https://www.auralink.com/pro?via=kym coupon code for 20% off KYMTOLSON
The Nature Medicine study https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04278-w
Run Your Private Practice with AI Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/aiprivatepractice

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Sponsored by Berries: Use code 50FromKym for $50 off your first month www.heyberries.com/therapists

If the idea of writing a sales page makes you cringe, you are not alone. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, we are breaking down how to create a high-converting sales page using AI in a way that actually feels aligned with your work as a therapist. Instead of feeling pushy or salesy, you will learn how to reframe your sales page as an extension of your clinical skills, while using AI to simplify the entire process and finally get your ideas out into the world.

AI Tips You Don’t Want to Miss:

• Reframing the sales page so it feels aligned instead of salesy.
• Using AI to understand your ideal client’s pain points and language.
• Writing headlines that actually grab attention and keep people reading.
• Turning your offer into a clear, compelling transformation.
• Simplifying the entire sales page process using AI tools.

Mentioned in this episode:
Speedy Sales Page with AI https://aicoachondemand.com/speedy-ai-collab-kym?am_id=kymtolson2599

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Sponsored by Berries: Use code 50FromKym for $50 off your first month www.heyberries.com/therapists

There has been a lot of buzz lately about a possible ChatGPT mass exodus, with many people wondering if they should stop using it. Headlines about OpenAI, Anthropic, and government contracts have sparked conversations about switching to Claude and other AI tools.

In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I break down what is actually happening and share my perspective on whether switching tools is really necessary. I also explain a simple way to move what your AI knows about you so you can easily work across platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.

AI Tips You Don’t Want to Miss:

• What started the recent ChatGPT controversy, and why people are talking about leaving the platform.
• My honest take on using both ChatGPT and Claude instead of choosing just one.
• A simple method for switching to Claude by transferring your AI “memory”.
• Why creating a brand guide helps any AI understand your business and voice.

Mentioned in this episode:
- Thera AI Hub: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/AI-Tools-for-Therapists

- How to Train Claude if you want to switch: https://claude.com/import-memory

- AI prompt for nonpartisan information: I want a strictly factual, nonpartisan summary of this topic: [INSERT TOPIC].
Follow these rules carefully:
Start by briefly stating what is known as fact (verifiable events, dates, direct quotes, official actions).
Clearly separate facts from interpretation, speculation, or opinion. Put facts in one section and interpretations/arguments in another.
When there is disagreement, neutrally summarize the main arguments from each major side without taking a position.
Use neutral, non‑emotional language (no loaded or persuasive wording).
Rely primarily on:
Official documents and data (laws, court cases, government reports, company statements).
Peer‑reviewed research and reputable reference sources.
Factual reporting from established outlets.
Avoid: opinion columns, editorials, campaign sites, and social media posts except when quoting them as examples.
For every important factual claim, provide at least one citation or link so the information can be checked.
At the end, add a short “Uncertainties and open questions” section that lists what is not known or where sources conflict.
Format the answer with short sections and bullet points so it’s easy to skim.

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If you have been thinking about getting started with AI but keep putting it off because you do not know where to begin, this episode is for you. A lot of therapists are hearing about AI, seeing other clinicians use it, and still feeling stuck at square one.

In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I’m breaking down all you need to know before getting started with AI as a therapist. We are talking about where to start, what mistakes to avoid, and how to approach AI in a way that actually saves you time instead of creating more stress. If you have been sitting on the sidelines, consider this your starting point.

AI Tips You Don’t Want to Miss:

• Why doing a simple time study is the smartest first step before trying any AI tool.
• The biggest mistakes therapists make when getting started with AI.
• Why you should never copy and paste AI output directly into client records.
• What you need to understand about HIPAA compliance before using any AI platform.
• Four beginner-friendly AI prompts you can use immediately in your practice.

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• Join the Clinical AI Club: www.clinicalaiclub.com

Sponsored by Alma: www.helloalma.com/kym
Sponsored by Berries: Use code 50FromKym for $50 off your first month www.heyberries.com/therapists

Are you curious how the Manus AI agent can actually support your business without creating more work for you? In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I’m sharing exactly how I’m using the Manus AI agent as my behind-the-scenes business brain, what’s working beautifully, what completely failed with another tool, and how this one is saving me hours every single week.

I’ll walk you through the real automations I’ve set up, how I connected it to my core platforms, and even how it called me out on my own business habits. If you’ve been wondering whether an AI agent is worth it for your private practice, this episode will give you an honest look.

AI Tips You Don’t Want to Miss:

• How I automated my entire podcast interview prep process using APIs and the Manus AI agent.
• Why you must double-check AI output to avoid hallucinations that make you look unprofessional.
• How I turned my AI agent into a “business brain” by connecting transcripts, analytics, bank statements, and brand guidelines.
• The exact way I’m automating HARO pitches three times a day for backlinks and credibility.
• How AI helped me identify a funnel breakdown and abandoned cart issue in my course.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Manus: https://manus.im/invitation/KQM69QAMNAOQGH8

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• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• Website: AIfortherapists.com
• Join the Clinical AI Club: www.clinicalaiclub.com

Sponsored by Alma: www.helloalma.com/kym
Sponsored by Berries: Use code 50FromKym for $50 off your first month www.heyberries.com/therapists