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UberTherapy: The New Business of Mental Health

UberTherapy: The New Business of Mental Health

Chapter 1: Angerland — Todd Essig and Amy Levy

Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 21m

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Episode 1: Angerland with Todd Essig (psychoanalyst) & Amy Levy (psychoanalyst), co-chairs of the American Psychoanalytic Association’s Committee on AI on how to use our psychoanalytic minds to understand the future of therapy. Key themes include the concept of 'optimum friction' in therapy, the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI therapists, and the importance of maintaining a human-centered approach in mental health care. Practitioners will find valuable insights into how to engage with the realities of AI in therapy while remaining attuned to the emotional needs of clients. This episode serves as a thought-provoking resource for therapists, counsellors, and psychologists seeking to…