All Professions
Low RiskHealthcare
Clinical Psychologist
While AI therapy apps (Woebot, Wysa) handle CBT exercises and mood tracking, the depth of human therapeutic relationships, trauma processing, and complex mental health diagnosis requires human expertise and genuine empathy.
185K current workers
Major disruption: After 2035
28%Automation Risk
Low Risk
Automation Risk Trajectory
Historical progression and projected automation risk for Clinical Psychologists through 2030
What AI Is Replacing
- Psychoeducation and CBT exercises
- Mood and symptom tracking
- Administrative documentation
- Basic mental health screening
What Humans Still Own
- Complex trauma therapy
- Therapeutic alliance and trust
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
Top Skills to Develop Now
Digital mental health toolsTeletherapy platformsNeuropsychology
Sources: APA Technology in Therapy Report (2023)