Can Chat GPT Replace Your Therapist?

In this podcast episode, Dr. K hosts a discussion with Dr. Kirk Honda and Dr. Michaela Thorderson, comparing their professional responses to a complex prompt about the potential ineffectiveness of therapy with that of ChatGPT. The prompt, originating from a subreddit user, details a personal struggle with therapy despite extensive efforts. The psychologists share their diverse perspectives, questioning the nature of resistance, the quality of therapy received, and the role of unmet needs. ChatGPT's response is analyzed for its linguistic matching and potential impact, leading to a deeper exploration of the limitations and possibilities within therapeutic practices. The conversation also touches on the importance of community, the validity of pain, and the search for truth versus answers in the healing process.