6 Hours / 6 CEs

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on AI & Innovation in Counselor Education: A CEDL Deep Dive is presented by Drs. C. Sheperis, Vogal, Simmons, Cocker, D. Sheperis, Fulmner, Jencius, Scherer, Lainas, and Randolph.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of counselor education, supervision, and clinical practice. This on-demand program provides a comprehensive exploration of AI’s current and potential applications across the counselor education continuum—from classroom instruction and clinical supervision to ethical decision-making and professional guidelines. Participants will gain foundational knowledge about AI tools such as chatbots, predictive analytics, and virtual reality, as well as their implications for teaching, learning, and practice. Each session offers a blend of expert-led discussions, real-world applications, and interactive learning to guide educators in thoughtfully integrating AI into their pedagogical and clinical practices. Special focus is given to ethical and cultural considerations, including privacy, consent, bias, and academic integrity. The program equips counselor educators with strategies for enhancing writing instruction, promoting critical AI literacy, and supporting diverse learners. Attendees will examine the ACA task force recommendations and anticipate the next wave of AI developments. Practical takeaways and case-based examples ensure the content is immediately applicable and relevant. Whether you're new to AI or ready to refine your digital competencies, this program offers essential guidance for the future of counselor education.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe strategies to guide students in using AI tools ethically, ensuring that AI applications align with professional standards
  • 2 Describe how AI can enhance counselor education through innovative training methods, including role-play simulations, strength-based feedback, cultural competence development, and ethical decision-making practice while promoting accessibility and inclusivity
  • 3 Describe the ethical use of AI tools by assessing their results, reflecting on transparency, and adhering to data privacy and copyright standards
  • 4 Describe how AI-powered tools can simulate both client and counselor interactions to facilitate real-time skill development in counselor training

  • Intended Audience

    This training is designed for individuals specializing in counselor education, clinical supervision, or professional training within counseling and related mental health fields who are interested in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teaching, supervision, and clinical practice.


    Examples of Relevant Professionals:
    • Counselor educators
    • Clinical supervisors
    • Professional trainers in counseling
    • Mental health professionals
    • Academic faculty in counseling or psychology
    • Directors of training programs
    • Supervisors in mental health clinics

  • Experience Level

    This training is designed for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at varying levels of experience with artificial intelligence in counselor education and practice.

    • Beginner: Participants are new to AI concepts and tools in counselor education and seek foundational knowledge about AI applications, ethical considerations, and integration strategies.

    • Intermediate: Participants have some experience with AI or digital tools in educational or clinical settings and are looking to deepen their understanding of ethical use, enhance teaching and supervision practices, and apply AI to support diverse learners.

    • Advanced: Participants have substantial experience integrating AI into counselor education or clinical practice and aim to refine their skills, critically evaluate emerging technologies, and lead ethical, innovative initiatives in their institutions.

  • Practice Setting

    Professionals work within academic, clinical, and training environments where they design curricula, deliver supervision, and oversee clinical services across in-person, hybrid, and online formats. Their focus is on integrating AI into instruction, supervision workflows, and client care while adhering to ethical, legal, and cultural standards.


    Examples of Practice Settings:
    • University counseling/psychology departments and training clinics
    • Graduate counseling program skills/simulation labs
    • Community mental health and outpatient clinic supervision programs
    • Hospital and integrated behavioral health service lines
    • Private/group practices offering supervision and consultation
    • Continuing education and professional development programs (in-person or online)
    • Agency internship/practicum training sites and consortia

Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • The Evolution of Technology in Counseling
    Explore how AI, telehealth, and mobile apps are reshaping counseling, with a focus on integration strategies and ethical concerns

  • AI Ethics in Counselor Education and Practice
    Learn to critically evaluate AI tools using ethical frameworks, emphasizing fairness, transparency, and regulatory compliance

  • AI in the Classroom: Pedagogical Opportunities and Challenges
    Discover practical strategies for introducing AI into coursework to enhance student writing, engagement, and critical thinking

  • Simulated Supervision: Using AI for Skills Development
    Examine how AI-powered simulations and chatbots can provide real-time feedback and support clinical skill-building in training programs

  • Guidelines from the American Counseling Association
    Review the ACA’s official recommendations on AI use in counseling and education and explore real-world applications and future trends

  • Equity, Ethics, and Access in the Age of AI
    Address issues of equity and accessibility, ensuring AI integration supports diverse learners and aligns with the values of the counseling profession

CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).



Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.