How are we supposed to stay current on the new therapy modalities (ACT, RO-DBT, HOTTOGO) and possess the technical skillset to utilize artificial intelligence effectively, ensuring relevance and compliance? 

I’ll provide a comprehensive overview of the current AI applications in mental health, the policy and legislative changes affecting its use, and the crucial ethical considerations practitioners must address. 

Check out the registration page for the tempo of the workshop. These three hours will go by fast! We will:

• Examine current AI applications in mental health, including chatbots, diagnostics, and personalized treatment recommendations. 
• Review the latest US and California legislation and policies impacting AI in mental health therapy.
• Discuss critical ethical considerations, including bias, data privacy, informed consent, and patient autonomy.
• Explore practical recommendations and policies for implementing and managing AI tools in a safe and compliant manner.

By the end of this workshop, you will have a confident understanding of AI's role in mental health therapy and will be equipped with valuable resources and strategies to navigate this rapidly evolving field ethically and effectively.

 

When: August 16, 2025, 9 am to 12:15 pm PST 

Where: Online, secure zoom room

CEUs: 3 continuing education units included in the ticket price

Cost: $59

Recording: Recording will be available approximately one week after the workshop

 

Workshop Overview

When: August 16, 2025, 9 am to 12:15 PM PST

Presenter: David F Khalili, LMFT
Organization: Rouse Relational Wellness

Continuing Education: 3 units

---

"Can I turn AI off and on again?"

---

Presenter Bio:

David F. Khalili is a Licensed Therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique sex and relationship therapy center serving San Francisco and all of California. David’s book Mental Health Workbook for Men was published recently to help men improve their relationships with themselves and others. David focuses on working with men, couples, groups, and multi-ethnic individuals. 

Growing up immersed in the burgeoning internet, David not only still hears the purr of the dial-up modem, but constantly tickered and tested different innovations throughout the last 30 years. David later spent ten years working in IT, learning how big companies truly think about customer data.

This background has instilled in him a healthy level of skepticism towards the early adoption of technology. Before training in psychotherapy, David was a peer sex educator, worked in sex shops in California and Texas, and received his Masters degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University, where his work focused on Middle Eastern queer folks as well as the intersections of kink and trauma. 

Links:

Rouse Relational Wellness

Rouse Academy - Courses for solos, couples, polycules & therapists 

Consultation and Writing

Description

This workshop explores the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy, with a specific focus on California's legal and ethical considerations. Participants will delve into current AI applications, policy changes, and the challenges and benefits of integrating AI tools into practice. We will examine real-world case studies and relevant legislation to equip therapists with the knowledge and resources to navigate this complex field responsibly. By the end of this training, you will have a comprehensive understanding of AI's role in mental health, empowering you to address ethical dilemmas and implement best practices confidently.

Educational Goals

In this interactive workshop, we will first review existing research on interracial relationships and discuss the nuances within those relationship dynamics. Participants will then learn effective strategies for gathering information in a culturally conscious, direct, yet empathetic manner, essential for building trust and understanding. Clinical implications and techniques will be provided to equip clinicians with the proper tools to facilitate meaningful and transformative conversations. We will also explore practical approaches for addressing common challenges and biases that may arise in therapeutic settings. 

 

This course is designed to appeal to clinicians at all levels of experience. 

Measurable Learning Objectives

 

1. Describe at least three main ways that AI is being applied in mental health therapy.
2. Identify five key principles outlined in the Biden Administration’s Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.
3. List two examples of AI-driven therapy matching platforms mentioned in the document.
4. Explain how AI-powered chatbots have evolved from simple rule-based systems to at least three advanced models using NLP.
5. Discuss three challenges that persist when developing and implementing AI solutions for medical documentation.
6. State two examples of information psychologists may disclose without consent in order to protect the patient or public from harm.
7. Distinguish among the three main levels of understanding about AI that counselors should acquire.
8. Identify at least four exceptions to the privacy rule as they relate to mental health information disclosure.
9. Summarize three practical recommendations for practitioners to protect sensitive client data when using AI tools.

 

Outline with Main Points 

I. Introduction & Setting the Stage (15 Minutes)

• Welcome & Introductions 
• Workshop Objectives & Agenda
• Overview of AI in Mental Health 
• Importance of Legal and Ethical Considerations (5 mins)

II. Use of AI in Therapeutic Clinics and Clinical Sessions (40 minutes)

• Clinical Documentation & Note-Taking

• AI-Assisted Diagnosis & Assessment

• Virtual Mental Health Assistants & Chatbots

• Personalized Treatment Recommendations

• Client Engagement & Behavioral Tracking

• Training & Supervision for Therapists

• Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy

5 minute break

III. Legal Considerations in AI Use (40 Minutes)

• Confidentiality & Data Protection 
• Informed Consent
• Competency & Training
• Case Vignette

10-minute break

IV. Ethical Considerations & Best Practices (40 Minutes)

• Bias and Fairness 
• Autonomy and Decision-Making 
• Transparency and Communication 
• AI Bill of Rights & Ethical Guidelines 
• Exercise and discussion

V. Concerns and Considerations (20 Minutes)

• Modern-day industrial revolution
• Errors in the use of AI
• Security, privacy, and tracking
• Late-stage capitalism and Series A Funding
• Group discussion

VI. California-Specific Legislation & Recommendations (25 Minutes)

• Review of Current Bills in California
• Practical Recommendations & Policies 
• Q&A and Wrap-up 

Suggested Reading/Supported Readings (optional)

 

AB-489 Health care professions: deceptive terms or letters: artificial intelligence. (2025). California Legislative Information. Retrieved 2025, from https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB489

Ajayi, R. (2025). AI-POWERED INNOVATIONS FOR MANAGING COMPLEX MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS AND ADDICTION TREATMENTS. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rhoda-Ajayi-2/publication/387730444_AI-POWERED_INNOVATIONS_FOR_MANAGING_COMPLEX_MENTAL_HEALTH_CONDITIONS_AND_ADDICTION_TREATMENTS/links/6779f80f894c552085430abe/AI-POWERED-INNOVATIONS-FOR-MANAGING-COMPLEX-MENTAL-HEALTH-

Artificial intelligence in mental health care. (2024). American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/practice/artificial-intelligence-mental-health-care

Bloch-Atefi, A. (2025). Balancing Ethics and Opportunities: The Role of AI in Psychotherapy and Counselling. Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal. www.google.com/url?q=https://pacja.org.au/article/129884-balancing-ethics-and-opportunities-the-role-of-ai-in-psychotherapy-and-counselling&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1748021468437625&usg=AOvVaw35JQhLDtKt2xE5Qnj8m3hC

Casu, M., Triscari, S., Battiato, S., Guarnera, L., & Caponnetto, P. (2024). AI Chatbots for Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Effectiveness, Feasibility, and Applications. Applied Sciences. https://mirkocasu.github.io/assets/pdf/applsci-14-05889.pdf

Cruz-Gonzalez, P., Wan-Jia He, A., PoPo Lam, E., Man Ching Ng, I., & Wingman Li, M. (2025). Artificial intelligence in mental health care: a systematic review of diagnosis, monitoring, and intervention applications. Psychological Medicine. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/artificial-intelligence-in-mental-health-care-a-systematic-review-of-diagnosis-monitoring-and-intervention-applications/04DBD2D05976C9B1873B475018695418

D’Alfonso, S. (2020). AI in mental health. Current Opinion in Psychology.

Dealing with Bias in Artificial Intelligence Driven Psychotherapy Tools Among Cultural and Racial Populations. (2024). Society for the Advancement of the Psychotherapy. www.google.com/url?q=https://societyforpsychotherapy.org/dealing-with-bias-in-artificial-intelligence-driven-psychotherapy-tools-among-cultural-and-racial-populations/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1748021569381183&usg=AOvVaw0hnQ17VRZaoG7fDRUwLNDZ

de Filippis, R., & Al Foysal, A. (2025). AI-Driven Mental Disorder Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach for Early Detection. Scientific Research. https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=142062

New threats to client privacy. (2016). American Psychological association. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/01/ce-corner

Olawade, D., Wada, O., Odetayo, A., David-Olawade, A., Asaolu, F., & Eberhardt, J. (2024). Enhancing mental health with Artificial Intelligence: Current trends and future prospects. Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949916X24000525#bib34

Protecting your privacy: Understanding confidentiality in psychotherapy. (2019). American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/confidentiality

Recommendations For Practicing Counselors And Their Use Of AI. (n.d.). American Counseling Association. Retrieved 2025, from https://www.counseling.org/resources/research-reports/artificial-intelligence-counseling/recommendations-for-practicing-counselors

Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence. (2025, January 23). The White House. Retrieved 2025, from https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/removing-barriers-to-american-leadership-in-artificial-intelligence/

Rowshon, M., Mosaddeque, A., Ahmed, T., & Twaha, U. (2025). Exploring the Impact of Generative AI and Virtual Reality on Mental Health: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications for Well-being. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anfo-Pub-2/publication/389546657_Exploring_the_Impact_of_Generative_AI_and_Virtual_Reality_on_Mental_Health_Opportunities_Challenges_and_Implications_for_Well-being/links/67c7024896e7fb48b9d88389/Exploring-the-Impact-of

Saadat, S., Khalilizad Darounkolaei, M., Qorbani, M., Hemmat, A., & Hariri, S. (2025). Enhancing Clinical Documentation with AI: Reducing Errors, Improving Interoperability, and Supporting Real-Time Note-Taking. InfoScience Trends. https://www.isjtrend.com/article_213273.html

Saeidnia, H., Hashemi, S., Lund, B., & Ghiasi, N. (2024). Ethical Considerations in Artificial Intelligence Interventions for Mental Health and Well-Being: Ensuring Responsible Implementation and Impact. social sciences.

SB 1047: Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act. (2024). Digital Democracy Calmatters. Retrieved 2025, from https://calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org/bills/ca_202320240sb1047

SB-579 Mental health and artificial intelligence working group. (2025). California Legislative Information. Retrieved 2025, from https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB579

Solaiman, B., Malik, A., & Ghuloum, S. (2024). Monitoring Mental Health: Legal and Ethical Considerations of Using Artificial Intelligence in Psychiatric Wards. American Journal of Law & Medicine. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-journal-of-law-and-medicine/article/monitoring-mental-health-legal-and-ethical-considerations-of-using-artificial-intelligence-in-psychiatric-wards/C873AF5A4123E3C5224C8AB3E045F942

Zeff, M., & Wiggers, K. (2025). The author of SB 1047 introduces a new AI bill in California. TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025, from https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/03/the-author-of-sb-1047-introduces-a-new-ai-bill-in-california/

Zhu, Y. (2025). Revolutionizing simulation -based clinical training with AI: Integrating FASSLING for enhanced emotional intelligence and therapeutic competency in clinical psychology education. Journal of Clinical Technology and Theory.

CA BBS CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM POLICIES

David F Khalili, LMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for MFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs licensed through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CEPA Provider # 1000132. David F Khalili, LMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.  Contact him at www.rouseacademy.com, phone 415-448-6743, 4124 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, or [email protected].  

To receive your CE certificate: Complete a brief evaluation that will be sent to you in an online link after the course, once completed you will receive your certificate.  Recorded viewers: A SCORE OF 70% OR MORE ON THIS TEST IS REQUIRED FOR CE CREDIT.  After passing your quiz, you will receive your certificate within five business days.  

Grievance Policy: For this course, “Instructor” refers to David Khalili Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc.

1. If there is a grievance, the participants will be asked to put their concerns in writing to David Khalili [email protected].
2. If the grievance concerns the instructor, the content presented by the instructor, or the style of presentation, the individual filing the grievance will be asked to put his/her comments in written format. The participant will receive a written response in 1-2 business days. When necessary, the participant will receive a full refund.
3. If the grievance concerns a workshop offering, its content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered, the instructor will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the instructor:
         a. attempt to move the participant to another workshop or
         b. provide a credit for a subsequent year's workshop or
         c. provide a full refund of the workshop fee.
         Actions 4b and 4c will require a written note, documenting the grievance, for record keeping purposes. The grieved individual need not sign the note.

 

Refund Policy: Refunds are not available for all items, particularly live webinars (see individual promotional materials for details). Refunds are always available if CE item was purchased in error.  Full refunds for CE test payment itself will be granted when the request is submitted in writing and a post-test has not been submitted and graded. Refunds will be issued within 7 days of request to the payment method used to pay for the original purchase.  

Disability Accommodations:  Arrangements can be made for those with disabilities or special needs; please contact David F Khalili, LMFT at 415-448-6743, [email protected] or the address above.

 

Three continuing education unitsare  available for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs in California. Outside of California, check with your states licensing board.

Continuing Education Units: Three Units.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Participants will demonstrate an understanding of proposed clinical interventions when working with interracial relationships. 
• Participants will describe at least 3 challenges that interracial relationships may face. 
• Participants will compare the similarities and differences between interracial and intraracial relationship challenges. 
• Participants will be able to analyze their own countertransference when working with diverse populations different from their own upbringing and identify areas of further reflection. 

About the presenter:

David F. Khalili is a Licensed Therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique sex and relationship therapy center serving San Francisco and all of California. David’s book Mental Health Workbook for Men was published recently to help men improve their relationships with themselves and others. David focuses on working with men, couples, groups, and multi-ethnic individuals. 

 

Growing up immersed in the burgeoning internet, David later spent ten years working in IT. This background has instilled in him a healthy level of skepticism towards the early adoption of technology. Before training in psychotherapy, David was a peer sex educator, worked in sex shops in California and Texas, and received his Masters degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University, where his work focused on Middle Eastern queer folks as well as the intersections of kink and trauma. 

 

Links:

Rouse Relational Wellness

Rouse Academy - Courses for solos, couples, polycules & therapists 

Consultation and Writing

 

Format and Length:

Live zoom meeting. Total running time 200 minutes.

Topic Area:

Clinical practice, Theoretical Foundations

Instructional Level:

All levels

Completion Requirements:

Live viewers must complete an online evaluation at the end of the course to obtain their CE certificate via email. Those viewing the recording must watch the entire workshop, complete an evaluation, and obtain a score of 70% or higher on a course completion quiz. You are allowed to take the quiz as many times as you need.

Completion Quiz and Course Evaluation:

After the workshop, the course completion quiz will be available to complete, followed by the course evaluation.

Who Should Attend:

Counselors, masters or doctoral level clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors. Other wellness providers who work with couples, especially queer couples.

Course Date:

August 16, 2025

Conflict of Interest Statement:

There is no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support for this course.

Refund Grievance Policy:

 Click here for the full refund and grievance policy.

Contact Information:

For any inquiries related to subject matter guidance, correction, grading, comments, or problem resolution please contact us at [email protected] 

David F Khalili, LMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for MFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs licensed through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CEPA Provider # 1000132.