It's probably more about what they're telling it. Supercharged duck debugging, as the GP mentioned.

Psychologists seek therapy too, sometimes. Much as barbers go to others to cut their own hair.

That said I can’t imagine psychology as a discipline has had time to develop a particularly full understanding of LLMs in a clinical context.

All therapists have done extensive therapy. It's part of the training process.

Getting therapy is part of the job. Not sure about 'psychology as a discipline' but the therapists I know definitely get therapy and LLM exposure as well.

As I was told by one: the fact that you're able to tell your LLM to be more critical or less critical when you're seeking advice, that in itself means you're psychologically an adult and self-aware. I.e. mostly healthy.

She basically told me I don't look like a dork with my new DIY haircut. (Though I *did" complete CBT so I kinda knew how to use the scissors)

But they work with sick people. And that can mean a range of things depending on that clinical context. Usually sick things.