# Patients Are Bringing AI Into Therapy. Therapists Aren't Ready. > Source: > Published: 2026-07-09 14:00:00+00:00 # Patients Are Bringing AI Into Therapy. Therapists Aren't Ready. By John Samuels, ContributorSource: [Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)AI has become a silent third participant in therapy. Data shows most psychologists now have patients turning to chatbots between sessions. AI has become a silent third participant in therapy. Data shows most psychologists now have patients turning to chatbots between sessions. Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.