61. How the New Illinois AI Therapy Law Impacts Therapists
61. How the New Illinois AI Therapy Law Impacts Therapists  
Podcast: Run Your Private Practice with AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Published On: Wed Aug 13 2025
Description: 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 therapyKey restrictions: no clinical decisions, no direct client interactionWhat AI can still do legally in Illinois therapy practicesNew consent and documentation requirements to avoid $10,000 finesHow to turn your research into a 3-minute explainer video with Notebook LLMMentioned in this episode:YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/WG2gylcE79k?si=v8KMC93YAcocZ7w9Legislation: https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1806lv.pdf___________________________Connect with me: Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym Join the Clinical AI Club: www.clinicalaiclub.com Sponsored by Alma: www.helloalma.com/kymSponsored by Berries: Use code 50FromKym for $50 off your first month www.heyberries.com/therapists