The Counseling Singularity

Written by counselors, for counselors, The Counseling Singularity: Empathy & Artificial Intelligence in the Art of Healing offers bold and accessible insights into how AI is reshaping the helping profession. Using practical tools, real-life case studies, and ethical guidance, this book empowers counselors to integrate AI into their practice without sacrificing empathy or identity. For practitioners curious about AI, supervisors navigating new ethical terrain, and educators preparing future counselors, this book provides the tools needed to bring the field to the forefront of innovation and impact. While rooted in the counseling profession, its insights speak to all helping professionals seeking to blend human care with responsible innovation. The Counseling Singularity is a groundbreaking resource that redefines what it means to offer care in a tech-driven world.

Dr. Gainer, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional counselor (LPC), and NBCC board-certified counselor (NCC), brings forth extensive clinical expertise across diverse mental health sectors. Her research delves into systemic approaches, counseling skill development, supervision methodologies, and an innovative integrated Adlerian-Gottman approach.
Dedicated to advancing the counseling field, Dr. Gainer demonstrates her commitment through over 16 years of impactful service to various professional counseling organizations. Her active involvement on boards and subcommittees, particularly in areas of ethics, governance, and finance, showcases her leadership and dedication to the profession's growth and integrity. Dr. Gainer serves in the counseling field as a governing council representative in the American Counseling Association.
In her teaching approach, Dr. Gainer seamlessly integrates her wealth of clinical experience with a dynamic, experiential, and transformative method. She believes in the profound impact of transformative learning, emphasizing the exploration of meaning schemas, unlearning processes, and reflection as pivotal aspects of effective counseling. Through transformative and experiential learning, Dr. Gainer cultivates advocacy, empowering counselors to navigate their roles effectively and enhance the counseling experience for clients.