{"podcast":{"title":"Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology","slug":"beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090","podcast_index_feed_id":7371090,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology/","website_url":"https://beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e6ac8414-5251-4282-99ad-bb54fabe7da9/k8gsEM44v_wy33JvuntBs7Gz.jpg","author":"Ernest Wayde","episode_count":28,"summary":"Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology bridges the gap between psychology and artificial intelligence, offering psychologists across all specialties clear, actionable insights into how AI is transforming the field. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, educator, organizational psychologist, or working in any psychological specialty, this podcast delivers expert perspectives on ethical integration, practical applications, and future developments to help you confidently navigate the digital transformation of our profession. Presented by ABPP and Wayde AI, with sponsorship from the National Register of Health Service Psychologist, this collaboration brings together psychological expertise and technological innovation to explore how AI can enhance psychological work while maintaining professional standards and human connection. Subscribe now to join a growing community of forward-thinking psychologists who are shaping the future of our profession.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T10:20:41.068540+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090"},"episode":{"title":"Will AI Replace Your Therapist? The Future of Mental Health Care","slug":"will-ai-replace-your-therapist-the-future-of-mental-health-care","published_at":"2026-02-03T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090/will-ai-replace-your-therapist-the-future-of-mental-health-care","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090","url":"https://beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c309d306-64dd-409f-9ae9-1100a1585c45.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Vaile Wright, the inaugural senior director of the Office of Healthcare Innovation at the American Psychological Association. They discuss the intersection of AI and psychology, exploring how technology can improve mental health care, the hesitancy among psychologists to adopt AI tools, and the importance of maintaining human connection in therapy. Dr. Wright shares insights on the current landscape of AI applications in mental health, the role of policy and regulation, and the guidance provided by the APA for psychologists navigating this evolving field. Takeaways The future of therapy may involve integrating AI responsibly. Human connection remains essential in therapeutic settings. Policy and regulation around AI in psychology are still developing. Psychologists need to educate themselves about AI tools. AI can help fill gaps in mental health care access. Curiosity about AI can lead to innovative applications in practice. How APA is providing help to psychologists navigate AI use. Connect with Dr. Vaile Wright Website: apa.org Email: ohci@apa.org LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/c-vaile-wright-ph-d-599000b8","meta_description":"In this episode, Dr. Ernest Wayde interviews Dr. Vaile Wright, the inaugural senior director of the Office of Healthcare Innovation at the American Psycho…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1879,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090/episodes/will-ai-replace-your-therapist-the-future-of-mental-health-care/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-couch-ai-in-psychology-7371090/will-ai-replace-your-therapist-the-future-of-mental-health-care.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}