Joining the Clinician's Circle
A dedicated sub-community within the AI Mental Health Collective for active mental health practitioners to explore the impact of AI on therapeutic practice through a proactive, collaborative lens.
AI is already in your practice, whether you invited it or not... your clients are using it.
This Collective was started for therapists, by a therapist. It's a space for us to collectively hold the tension of AI's impact, to explore our concerns and our curiosity, and to stay on the cutting edge of this rapid evolution.
Every week, 800 million people use ChatGPT. Of the 33 million who used Copilot last year, the primary descriptor for engagement was a “trusted companion,” and people are increasingly relying on it for emotional support at work.
AI is changing the way we relate to each other and to ourselves. As mental health experts, we're the ones who need a seat at the table to voice ethical concerns and help shape the future we hope to see unfold. As AI optimizes for engagement and seeks to tap into our attachment, we, as behavioral experts, can lend a voice to guide development, design, deployment, and policy with insights that only we have.
That's why this Collective also houses builders, researchers, and leaders in the AI space, because cross-discipline dialogue and collaboration is one of our biggest levers to pull right now. A responsible future means conversations with all the voices at the table.
Curious If the Collective Is a Fit for You?
Most of our members are holding the paradox of AI right now. We are concerned, but we are also curious. We are safety- and ethics-oriented. We are open to exploring, while simultaneously leaning into wisdom, discernment, and caution.
The Path to Membership
Application Submission
Click the button below to start your assessment. This helps us ensure the Circle remains a high-trust environment strictly for active clinicians.
Peer Vetting
Our team reviews applications weekly. We look for clinicians dedicated to ethical practice and curious about human connection in the digital age.
Formal Invitation
Upon approval, you will receive an invitation email to activate your subscription and enter the private community portal for both the AI Mental Health Collective and the Clinician's Circle.
What to Expect Inside
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Live Virtual Gatherings
A slowed-down, intentional space on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 11:00am ET for processing what we're seeing in the therapeutic space: case consultation and wrestling with both concerns and curiosity. To cultivate depth, these gatherings are not recorded.
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Research & Collaboration
Join ongoing pilot studies between clinicians and technologists to shape how the industry responds to the proliferation of AI tools.
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Public-Facing Resources & Directory
Contribute to working groups that develop public-facing resources for the community, and get listed in our growing clinician directory.
Membership Options
Your membership includes everything inside the Collective, plus:
- Private Member Portal Access
- Monthly Video Consultation
- Clinician Directory Listing
Ready to lean into the future?
Start your application today. We look forward to exploring the complexities of AI and human connection with you.
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Member Testimonials
Cheryl Mlcoch, LPC
“My experience with AIMHC has been both supportive and informative, creating a path forward for a diverse range of mental health professionals to collaborate and apply our expertise in shaping the future of AI and mental health. I'm excited to see what we can build together!”
Grant Brenner, MD
“For clinicians looking to be involved with a vibrant community and have access to current developments in AI and mental health, the AIMHC community is worth your valuable time and energy. Carpe diem.”
Michael Cascio, LICSW
“The AIMHC has been an invaluable learning experience as I gain insight from experts in the field on the ever-growing intersection of AI and mental health treatment. The ability to collaborate with developers of AI models and participate in the integration of ethical AI utilization for the clients we serve.”
