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How AI Is Changing Human Relationships and Mental Health with Dr. Rachel Wood
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- Apr 21, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Beyond the Couch, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Rachel Wood, a cyber psychology researcher, licensed professional counselor, and founder of the AI Mental Health Collective. The discussion explores how artificial intelligence is shifting the relational bedrock of society, noting that clients are increasingly bringing AI into their therapy sessions for advice, comfort, and validation. Dr. Wood emphasizes that as AI usage becomes more common, therapists should prioritize clinician competence and practice informed consent. She advocates for a cross-disciplinary approach, urging mental health practitioners to collaborate with AI builders to establish safeguards, raise user awareness, and ensure the responsible development of these technologies. Takeaways : AI Is Shifting Client Expectations and Relational Dynamics in Therapy. Clinicians Must Prioritize Informed Consent and Their Own AI Competence. Clients Often Turn to Chatbots Seeking Validation and Frictionless Interactions. Clinical Judgment and Patient Safety Must Always Supersede Any AI Usage. Mental Health Professionals Must Claim a Voice at the Table During AI Development. Connect with Dr. Rachel Wood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelwoodphd/ Website: https://www.dr-rachelwood.com/ Website: https://www.aimentalhealthcollective.com/ Connect With Us https://www.waydeai.com/ https://www.facebook.com/waydeai https://www.linkedin.com/company/wayde-ai/ [email protected] Subcribe https://the-waydeai-brief.beehiiv.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:04 Dr. Rachel Wood Origin Story 04:01 How AI Impacts Therapy and Client Usage 05:36 Clinician Competence and Informed Consent 07:10 Shifting Expectations and AI Triangulation 09:58 What Clients Get from AI Chatbots 11:24 Clin…