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Therapist / Counselor
Human therapeutic relationships are deeply protected from AI displacement. Emotional attunement, trauma processing, and clinical judgment cannot be replicated. Growth expected through 2030.
stable risk (+1 this quarter)
A+
18/100
2032+
$58K/yr
Median Salary
28K
Jobs at Risk
16%
Automation Est.
DRI HISTORY
FACTOR BREAKDOWN
RISING SKILLS
AI-augmented therapy tools
Teletherapy
Trauma-informed practice
DECLINING SKILLS
Administrative paperwork
Standard intake forms
Routine progress notes
TRANSITION PATHS
1
Psychiatrist
72% skill overlap
20
DRI
2
Mental Health Technology Specialist
52% skill overlap
26
DRI
3
Wellness Program Director
60% skill overlap
22
DRI
KEY EVENTS
2025-01
Woebot and AI therapy apps reach 5M users, but primarily serve mild anxiety/depression
AI TOOLS DRIVING DISPLACEMENT
WoebotWysaEpic AI
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