Love Discovery Institute

Social media, cultural expectations, and our own tendency to compare can create the illusion that we're the only ones struggling, doubting ourselves, or wondering whether we're falling behind. The reality is much more human.

Artificial intelligence has become part of everyday life. People use AI to write emails, brainstorm ideas, plan vacations, and increasingly, talk through their emotions. It's no surprise that one of the fastest-growing questions online is whether ChatGPT can replace therapy.

If you've spent time on TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, or other social media platforms recently, you've probably seen people talking about something called a dopamine menu. Many clients have brought it up in therapy over the past several months, often asking the same question: "I saw this online...does it actually work?"