Using AI Without Losing Your Clinical Voice with Ken Mallon, LMFT

Burned out by big tech and driven to make a difference, Ken Mallon, LMFT left a decades-long career at companies like Yahoo and Meta to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, he runs a thriving private practice in California that blends systems thinking, clinical care, and AI in therapy.

In this conversation, Ken shares how he uses AI to enhance (not replace) his clinical work. From documentation to diagnosis support to client engagement, he explains how tech can reduce burnout, simplify workflows, and actually deepen your therapeutic presence.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why Ken transitioned from machine learning to mental health care.
• How his private practice stays lean, paperless, and insurance-free.
• The AI tools he uses, and how they protect privacy and save time.
• What it means to truly “train” your AI assistant to reflect your voice.
• How AI helps with diagnosis, conceptualization, and session prep.
• The ROI of embracing tech instead of overworking.
• What’s coming next for AI in mental health.

Connect with Ken Mallon:
Website: https://mallonadvisory.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpmallon/
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ken-mallon-san-jose-ca/754170

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