Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Clinical & Counseling Psych:
53.6%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forClinical and Counseling Psychologists
$100,580 median salary•4,100 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-3033.00
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
Clinical and counseling psychology is labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the heart of the work, building trust, showing empathy, and guiding people through real emotional struggles, is something AI simply cannot replicate. The career is actually growing, with the BLS projecting a 6% increase in jobs from 2024 to 2034, and professional organizations like the American Counseling Association are clear that AI is not a substitute for a human counselor.
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This role is mostly resilient
Clinical and counseling psychology is labeled "Mostly Resilient" because the heart of the work, building trust, showing empathy, and guiding people through real emotional struggles, is something AI simply cannot replicate. The career is actually growing, with the BLS projecting a 6% increase in jobs from 2024 to 2034, and professional organizations like the American Counseling Association are clear that AI is not a substitute for a human counselor.
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Latest AI news for Clinical & Counseling Psych
These articles highlight the evolving role of AI in clinical and counseling psychology, emphasizing both opportunities and challenges. For instance, as many patients turn to AI for support, psychologists must adapt by incorporating these tools into their practices while maintaining the human touch. However, caution is crucial, as studies show that AI chatbots may not be as effective as human therapists and could even contribute to issues like "AI psychosis." Understanding these dynamics will help aspiring psychologists build resilience in their careers, ensuring they provide effective, compassionate care in an AI-augmented landscape.
Patients are bringing AI to therapy
www.apa.org • 6/16/2026
More than a third of psychologists report they have patients turning to artificial intelligence to act as an additional mental health professional.
AI in the therapist’s office: Uptake increases, caution persists
www.apa.org • 3/1/2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from a fringe tool to a regular part of clinical practice, with more psychologists weaving it into...
The Emerging Problem of "AI Psychosis"
www.psychologytoday.com • 11/27/2025
AI may be fueling psychotic delusions in a phenomenon known as "AI psychosis" or "ChatGPT psychosis." New research explains the risks.
Exploring the Dangers of AI in Mental Health Care
hai.stanford.edu • 6/11/2025
A new Stanford study reveals that AI therapy chatbots may not only lack effectiveness compared to human therapists but could also contribute...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how psychologists work
www.apaservices.org • 5/12/2025
Psychologists are increasingly turning to tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline their practice—about 1 in 10 use it at...
More Career Info
Career: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
They help people manage mental health issues by talking with them, understanding their feelings, and providing guidance and strategies to improve their well-being.
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Alternate Titles
Clinical Psychologist · Counseling Psychologist · Psychologist · Psychotherapist · Case Manager · Counselor · Licensed Clinical Psychologist · Licensed Psychologist · LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) · Therapist
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$100,580
Jobs (2025)
81,300
Growth (2025-35)
+11.7%
Annual Openings
4,100
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.
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Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
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Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.
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Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.
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Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
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Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.
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Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
