The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis
These findings highlight both the promise and the ethical complexities of AI-enhanced therapy, including concerns about data security, representation accuracy, and the balance of clinical authority. To address these challenges, we propose the SAFE-AI protocol, offering clinicians structured guidelines for responsible AI integration in therapy. Future research should systematically evaluate the generalizability, efficacy, and ethical implications of these tools across diverse populations and therapeutic contexts.
Authors
- Inbar Levkovich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1582-3889)
- Zohar Elyoseph (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5717-4074)
- Dorit Hadar Shoval
- Yuval Haber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4933-2113)
- Tal Angert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0533-3928)
- Dror Yinon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6036-2896)
- Karny Gigi
- Oori Pen
Institutions
- The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College (IL)
- Bar-Ilan University (IL)
- Imperial College London (GB)
- Tel Hai Academic College (IL)
- University of Haifa (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Digital Health
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fdgth.2025.1512273
- Citations
- 13
- Primary Topic
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 20.07