Run Your Private Practice with AI (Artificial Intelligence)

61. How the New Illinois AI Therapy Law Impacts Therapists

Kym Tolson Episode 61

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Are you using AI in your therapy practice? The new Illinois AI therapy law could change everything. In this episode of Run Your Private Practice with AI, I break down what this groundbreaking legislation means for therapists, what’s still allowed, what’s not, and how to stay compliant.

This law is a first-of-its-kind move to regulate AI in therapy, and it’s packed with implications that could impact therapists nationwide. Whether you’re already using AI tools or just curious, this is a must-listen to protect your practice and your license.

AI Tips You Don’t Want to Miss:

  • What the WOPR Act really says about AI’s role in therapy
  • Key restrictions: no clinical decisions, no direct client interaction
  • What AI can still do legally in Illinois therapy practices
  • New consent and documentation requirements to avoid $10,000 fines
  • How to turn your research into a 3-minute explainer video with Notebook LLM

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