About
Connection, work, and staying human in the age of AI
Dr. Rachel Wood is a cyberpsychology researcher, licensed therapist, founder of the AI Mental Health Collective, and AI advisor whose work has appeared on ABC, CBS, TIME Magazine, and Business Insider.
Biography
Dr. Rachel Wood
Dr. Rachel Wood holds a PhD in Cyberpsychology, making her one of a rare group of clinicians with deep expertise in the study of the digitally connected human experience β with particular emphasis on the impact of AI and synthetic relationships.
Rachel currently serves on the American Psychological Association APA Labs AI Advisory Board and advises for the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. As the founder of the AI Mental Health Collective, she facilitates depth-oriented cross-discipline dialogue and collaboration at the intersection of AI and mental health.
Dr. Woodβs work has been featured on ABC, CBS, TIME magazine, Business Insider, the American Psychological Associationβs podcast, and other prominent outlets. She is a sought-after voice leading the conversation with nuance, depth, and expert insight.
Alongside her speaking, advisory, and clinical work, she can be found pursuing her creative passions of singing, dance, and poetry.
Credentials & Affiliations
APA AI Advisory Board APA Division 46 Β· Media Psychology NCC Β· National Board for Certified Counselors LPC Β· State of Colorado Approved CE Provider Β· NBCC American Counseling AssociationSelected Coverage
In the press.
TV Appearance Β· ABC
Responsible AI Innovation with Dr. Wood
ABC interviewed Dr. Wood at CES on the impact of AI in mental health, including research on emotional support as a top generative-AI use case.
Watch βArticle Β· TIME
Societal Implications of AI in Relationships
TIME's interview with Dr. Wood on how people are using AI, the benefits and risks, and the future of relationships β "Stop Letting AI Run Your Social Life."
Read βPodcast Β· APA
American Psychological Association Podcast
Dr. Wood shares her expertise on the societal impacts of AI on mental health, including "omnibots," role fluidity, and design recommendations for builders.
Listen βDownloads
Press assets.
Community
Join the AI Mental Health Collective.
Dr. Rachel Wood founded this unique cross-discipline community at the frontier of AI and mental health, built for clinicians, researchers, and technologists working to shape this field together.
Visit the Website βPress & Speaking Inquiries
Let's talk coverage.
For interviews, podcast appearances, panels, or speaking engagements on AI and mental health, reach out directly.