Finding a Counselor for AI Use, and Joining Our Counselor Directory

This page has two parts. Part one is for people looking for help. Part two is for counselors, therapists and coaches who want to be listed on this site. The AI Addiction Center does not provide counseling or therapy, and it does not refer people to named clinicians. Nothing here is medical advice or a diagnosis.

If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line). Do not wait for an appointment.

Part one: If you are looking for help

What kind of professional to look for

“AI addiction counseling” is not a recognized specialty or diagnosis. Nobody holds a licence in it. A clinician will usually treat what sits underneath the habit, such as anxiety, depression, loneliness or trauma, and look at the AI use alongside that.

Look for a licensed mental health professional. Common licences in the US are:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
• Psychiatrist (a medical doctor who can also prescribe)

We found no recognized licence or credential specific to AI addiction. Be careful with anyone who advertises one. Experience with compulsive behaviors or addiction, and comfort talking about technology, are reasonable things to ask about. You can check a licence with your state licensing board.

Where to search

• APA Psychologist Locator: a directory of psychologists, searchable by name and state.
• FindTreatment.gov: the US government’s locator for mental health and substance use treatment, run by SAMHSA.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 any time if you are in distress.
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357, free and open at all hours.
• Your primary care doctor, school or university counseling service, or employee assistance program can often refer you.

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry says to talk to a doctor if you can’t moderate use or you notice changes in mood or behavior. That guidance is written for young people and their parents, and the logic applies to adults too.

Not sure yet? Try the free assessment first. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.

Part two: For counselors, therapists and coaches

What we are building

We are building a directory of licensed professionals who work with AI-related dependency. It does not exist yet. We are looking for counselors to apply to be among the first.

What a listing would give you

• A listing in the directory on this site.
• A profile page with the details you choose to share, such as your licence type, state, approach and how to contact you.
• A chance to be found by readers who search this site for help.

That is all we can deliver. We make no promise about how many readers will find you, how many will contact you, or any income. There is no fee to apply. We have not set up a paid listing and we will not charge without telling you first.

Who may apply

You may apply if you hold a current licence in good standing in a US state. This includes counselors, therapists, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists. Coaches are welcome to write to us too. Because coaching is not licensed, we will tell you honestly how we can list coaches before anything goes live.

Licence verification: before we list anyone, we check the licence number and state with the state licensing board. We will ask for your licence type, number and state. We list only those whose licence we have verified, and we may remove a listing if a licence lapses or is disciplined.

How to apply

Write to us through the contact page with the subject “Counselor listing”. Tell us your name, licence type, licence number and state, and a few lines on your work with AI-related concerns. There is no form and no fee. We will reply with next steps.

What we ask of listed counselors

• No promises of outcomes, cure or a set timeline. No study gives a reliable one.
• No claim that AI addiction is a formal diagnosis. It is not one.
• Safe-messaging: follow established suicide-prevention guidelines in anything you publish, and show the 988 number where you discuss distress.
• No claim to a credential specific to AI addiction.
• Honest descriptions of your training and licences.

Common Questions

Do you provide counseling?

No. The AI Addiction Center does not provide counseling or therapy, and it does not refer people to named clinicians. Use the APA Psychologist Locator, FindTreatment.gov or 988 to find a licensed professional.

Who can apply to be listed?

Counselors, therapists, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists with a current licence in good standing in a US state. We verify the licence with the state board before listing. Coaches can write to us to ask how listing would work.

Does the directory exist yet?

No. We are building it. You can apply now to be among the first. Write through the contact page with the subject “Counselor listing”.

Does it cost anything to apply?

There is no fee to apply. We have not set up any paid listing.

Is AI addiction covered by insurance?

Ask your insurer and the clinician. Because it is not a formal diagnosis, a clinician may bill under another diagnosis, such as anxiety or depression, if it applies to you. Coverage varies by plan.

This page is for education only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan.