How I use AI
I use AI in my business, and I think you deserve to know exactly how. Trust matters in our field, and being clear about my tools is part of earning it.
This page covers the content I share through Curious Trauma Therapist, including my YouTube videos, blog posts, Substack posts, LinkedIn, and other social media.
What I create myself
The substance of my work is mine. I write my own video scripts and blog posts. The ideas, frameworks, examples, and opinions come from my years as a trauma therapist and my decades in business. When you watch a video or read a post, you're getting my thinking in my words.
How I use AI
I use AI as a production assistant. It handles the time-consuming tasks that come after the real work is done, so I can spend my energy on teaching and on the people I serve.
- Transcription: Descript transcribes my videos.
- Video clips: Claude helps me cut longer videos into shorter clips for different platforms.
- Titles, descriptions, and thumbnails: Claude helps me brainstorm video titles, draft descriptions, and develop thumbnails.
- Formatting: Claude helps me format my blog posts for Substack and adapt content for platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram.
- Search visibility: Claude helps with SEO and GEO optimization so my work is easier to find in search engines and AI tools.
- Publishing: Claude helps me set up posts as drafts on my blog and other platforms. The final decision to publish is always mine.
I review and approve everything before it's published. If something doesn't sound like me or isn't accurate, it doesn't go out.
What AI doesn't do
- It doesn't come up with my ideas or opinions.
- It doesn't write my scripts or blog posts.
- It doesn't replace my professional judgment or experience.
- It doesn't publish anything. I make the final call on what goes live.
Tools I use
| Tool | What I use it for |
|---|---|
| Claude (Anthropic) | Video clips, titles, descriptions, thumbnails, formatting, SEO and GEO optimization, setting up drafts on publishing platforms |
| Descript | Video transcription and editing |
My tools may change over time. When they do, I'll update this page.
Why I'm open about it
I teach trauma therapists how to use AI safely and thoughtfully on the business side of their practices. It wouldn't make sense to ask you to be intentional about AI if I weren't transparent about my own use. Showing you how I work is part of the teaching.
I also know many therapists feel uneasy about AI, and that's a reasonable response. My hope is that seeing a clear, honest example helps you decide what fits for you.
Updates and questions
I'll keep this page current as my tools and practices change. If you have questions about how I use AI, I'm glad to talk about it. You can reach me at kristen@curioustraumatherapist.com.
Last updated: November 9, 2026
