{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast","title":"#71 What Happens When Teens Use AI for Emotional Support with Therapy Lab's Dr. Chandler Chang","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2607,"description":"In this episode of Make It Mindful, host Seth Fleischauer welcomes back to the podcast Dr. Chandler Chang—clinical psychologist, child and adolescent specialist, and founder of Therapy Lab—to explore how young people are navigating mental health, technology, and growing up in an always-on world. With a practice built around time-limited, evidence-based therapy plans (sometimes called “bite-sized therapy”), Chandler shares why shorter, structured interventions can open doors for people who might otherwise avoid or disengage from traditional therapy.\nThe episode offers a grounded, human perspective on how therapy, technology, and education overlap—and how mindful design can keep young people at the center.\nKey Topics Discussed\nWhy “bite-sized therapy” works for many people and how brief interventions are backed by research\nWhat the rise of “cringe” reveals about self-reflection, social anxiety, and cognitive biases\nHow discomfort and exposure can build adolescent resilience\nThe emotional load teachers carry and the role of boundaries in creating safety\nInside Therapy Lab’s new AI companion: scribing sessions, personalized reminders, and closed-loop privacy\nHallucinations, safety escalations, and keeping AI therapeutically grounded\nAnthropomorphizing AI: risks, developmental considerations, and responsible use with teens\nHow teens experience online vs. offline communication—and why emotional check-ins matter\nShort-form media, dopamine, and helping young people recognize their own internal states\nGuest Bio\nDr. Chandler Chang is a clinical psychologist specializing in child and adolescent mental health and the founder of Therapy Lab, a practice built around time-limited, evidence-based therapeutic plans. She leads a team integrating clinically-trained AI companions into therapy to expand access, enhance continuity of care, and support teens between sessions. Chandler holds advanced training in brief interventions and is committed to helping families navigate the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aX0c3Zcu_BWgnhhPpU7UI3YNLxRjFjQabj8M1H8irwE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZjhi/ZWY0ZTA5YTUxYjE1/YTlmY2NlYTQ3NDkz/ZDZlYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}