Professional Counseling Practice in an AI Era: Ethical and Clinical Considerations
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Professional Counseling Practice in an AI Era: Ethical and Clinical Considerations

Registration Fee:

$67.00

Additional information

CE Credit Available:

2 NBCC Credit Hours

March 13, 2026 12:00-2:30pm EST, conducted online via Zoom

This course provides a critical analysis of artificial intelligence as an emerging component of  in the counseling profession. Participants examine the impact of client use of AI tools on counselor professional identity, scope of practice, ethical responsibility, and clinical judgment. This course will also emphasize professional discernment, ethical analysis, and the counselor’s role in navigating technology-informed practice while maintaining professional standards and client safety.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify ways client use of AI tools impacts counseling practice and professional identity.
  • Analyze ethical and professional considerations, including confidentiality, scope, and accountability.
  • Evaluate risks and benefits of clients’ use of AI for emotional support or mental health information.
  • Formulate strategies to address client reliance on AI while maintaining ethics, safety, and therapeutic integrity.

 

Earn 2 NBCC continuing education credit hours upon successful completion of this course. BTG Counseling and Educational Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 8121.

About the Speaker

Quanesha Johnson, LPC is a Board Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania and Mental Health and Wellness Educator.

She received her Masters from NYU in Counseling and Certificate of Advanced Studies in Counseling from Chestnut Hill College.

Additionally, she is a Certified K-12 Classroom Teacher and School Counselor. She has over 15 years of experience working in elementary, middle and high school settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

BTG Continuing Education Programs are open to qualified mental health and behavioral health professionals, educators, students, and other professionals whose roles are relevant to the course topic. Participants are responsible for determining whether the course meets the continuing education requirements of their applicable licensing or credentialing board.

There are no refunds. If you are unable to attend the course that you registered and paid for, please email info@btgcounselinged.com. Your registration will be transferred to a future CE offering.

If a course is cancelled or rescheduled by BTG or the presenter, registered participants will be notified as soon as reasonably possible and will have the following options:

  • Transfer their registration to the rescheduled offering of the same course at no additional cost.
  • Transfer their registration to another eligible continuing education course.
  • Request a full refund of the registration fee.

Participants must attend the full CE components to receive continuing education credit. Attendance will be verified by using methods designated by BTG Counseling and Educational Services. Certificates of completion will be issued only after all attendance and completion requirements have been met. This is inclusive of completing a course evaluation.

If you require accommodations, please contact us at info@btgcounselinged.com prior to the start of the course so reasonable accommodations can be arranged. Requests may be made during registration or by contacting us at least 7 days before the course.

We are committed to addressing participant concerns fairly and promptly. Participants may submit complaints or disputes regarding a CE program in writing to BTG by emailing info@btgcounselinged.com. The concern will be reviewed and a response will be provided within 10 days. BTG will take reasonable steps to resolve the concern.

Sessions will not be recorded.

Participants are responsible for having reliable internet access and the technology necessary to participate in virtual CE programs, including a compatible device with audio capacity. We will provide reasonable technical assistance for issues within our control; however, technology interruptions that prevent attendance or participation from being verified may affect eligibility for CE credit.