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AI for Therapists & Counselors

AI Receptionist for Therapists

You're in session with a client — the last thing you can do is answer the phone. An AI receptionist handles new client intake, matches callers to therapists by specialty, manages confidential scheduling, and screens for crisis situations with the sensitivity your practice demands.

AI receptionist for therapists & counselors uses voice AI to answer calls 24/7, book appointments through natural phone conversations, qualify leads, and route urgent calls — so your team focuses on clients, not answering phones. Powered by virtual assistant technology.

$120–$250
average therapy session rate
50%
of therapy clients call during work hours when therapists are in session
40%
of potential clients don't leave voicemails for mental health

Common Phone Challenges for Therapists & Counselors

Therapists in 50-minute sessions back-to-back with no time to return calls between clients
New client calls requiring sensitive intake conversations about mental health concerns
Crisis calls needing immediate screening and routing to crisis resources
Insurance panel and coverage questions consuming admin time for every new client
Solo practitioners losing potential clients because voicemail feels impersonal during vulnerable moments

How AI Receptionist Solves These for Therapists & Counselors

1

Sensitive New Client Intake

New callers describe their concerns in a confidential, judgment-free conversation. The AI collects presenting issues, therapy history, insurance details, and scheduling preferences — with the warmth and care your practice represents.

2

Specialty & Modality Matching

Routes callers to the right therapist based on their needs: anxiety, depression, couples therapy, trauma, EMDR, CBT. Each therapist's specialties and availability determine the match.

3

Crisis Screening Protocol

Callers expressing suicidal ideation, self-harm, or immediate danger are identified through configured screening questions. They're immediately connected to crisis resources and your emergency protocol is activated.

4

Confidential Schedule Management

Handles all scheduling with strict confidentiality — no appointment details in voicemails, discreet confirmation messages, and privacy-first communication throughout every interaction.

What's Included

24/7 AI call answering
Appointment booking by phone
Intelligent call routing
After-hours handling
Lead qualification
Calendar sync (Google, Outlook)
SMS & email confirmations
Custom greeting & scripts
Call analytics dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the AI handle sensitive mental health intake calls?

It conducts intake conversations with configured warmth and sensitivity. Callers share their concerns at their own pace, and the AI collects relevant information without judgment. All data is handled with strict confidentiality protocols.

Can it screen for crisis situations?

Yes. It's configured with crisis screening questions and recognizes language indicating immediate danger. Callers in crisis are connected to crisis hotlines and your emergency protocol is activated immediately.

How is client confidentiality maintained?

The AI never leaves clinical details in voicemails, uses discreet appointment confirmations, and encrypts all client data. It follows your practice's confidentiality requirements throughout every interaction.

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