EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY: IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNSELING & THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE

This study aims to investigate the current applications and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in psychological counseling and therapeutic practice, analyzing the potential effects of AI interventions on therapeutic processes, client experiences, and ethical considerations. A systematic literature review was conducted, examining relevant journal articles published between 2020 and 2025 in the PubMed, PsycINFO, IEEE Xplore, and Scopus databases. A total of 36 articles meeting the inclusion criteria were selected for analysis. The findings indicate that AI technologies can effectively enhance the accessibility of mental health services, facilitating initial emotional support and self-disclosure among clients, particularly serving as a valuable supplement to traditional services for underserved populations and remote areas. However, existing AI systems exhibit notable ... continue reading->

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Mental Health; Counseling; Affective Computing; Therapeutic Alliance; Digital Empathy; Cultural Adaptability