61. How the New Illinois AI Therapy Law Impacts Therapists

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

Mentioned in this episode:

• YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/WG2gylcE79k?si=v8KMC93YAcocZ7w9
• Legislation: https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1806lv.pdf

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