In a first-person account dated September 17, 2026, a writer describes ending therapy after her therapist suggested she use ChatGPT, saying she hates AI and has seen it devalue creative work. She questioned whether other therapists recommend AI and whether AI platforms will take over the mental health industry, then consulted three licensed therapists—Kaylee Bullen, LCSW, Debbie Missud, LMHC-D, and Madeleine Dale, LPC, LMHC—to debate whether using ChatGPT for therapy is a terrible idea or can be beneficial. Bullen is a licensed therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety and owner of a multi-state group therapy practice, licensed in Michigan, California, and Louisiana. Missud is a licensed psychotherapist, author, consultant, and founder of The Manhattan Psychotherapy Collective, a New York City group practice specializing in trauma-informed care for women, known as @therapydebbie. Dale is the owner of a practice and holds LPC and LMHC credentials.