EP313: AI Client Simulation in Counselor Education: What do we know?
From The Thoughtful Counselor by The Thoughful Counselor Team
March 20, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
Dr. Rakesh Maurya discusses the use of AI in client simulation training for counselor education.
Dr. Rakesh Maurya shares research based practice guidance on how counselor educators can successfully utilize AI in client simulation training for students. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University's Division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at concept.paloaltou.edu
People in this episode
Host: The Thoughful Counselor Team
Guest: Dr. Rakesh Maurya
Topics covered
- AI in counseling
- client simulation
- counselor education
- research-based practice
- training students
Keywords
- AI
- counselor education
- client simulation
- training
- research
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Palo Alto University, The Thoughtful Counselor, Division of Continuing & Professional Studies
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