Between Sessions with Berries
You’re the one everyone turns to for support. But who supports you?
From endless documentation and emotional exhaustion to keeping up with clinical demands, mental health professionals are facing burnout like never before. You’ve tried better systems, stricter boundaries, even thought about leaving, but it still feels overwhelming.
That’s why Berries, your AI assistant built for clinicians, created In Between Sessions, a podcast made to help you do more of what matters: caring for your clients and caring for yourself.
Each week, we feature candid interviews with therapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and mental health innovators who share what’s working in the real world, not just what looks good on paper. You’ll hear practical strategies for documentation, conversations about burnout and balance, and ways AI can support your workflow without replacing your clinical voice.
Hosted by Kym Tolson, clinical consultant and longtime therapist, this show is brought to you by Berries to help clinicians like you thrive in today’s mental health landscape.
Ready for less overwhelm and more clarity in your week? Hit follow and join us each Wednesday for Between Sessions, your weekly dose of support, strategy, and solidarity from the front lines of mental health care.
Curious about how Berries can help you? Try it for free with 20 sessions on us! See firsthand how our AI assistant can help you streamline your notes and reclaim more time for what you love. Get started at https://heyberries.com
Between Sessions with Berries
Using AI Without Losing Your Clinical Voice with Ken Mallon, LMFT
Burned out by big tech and driven to make a difference, Ken Mallon, LMFT left a decades-long career at companies like Yahoo and Meta to become a licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, he runs a thriving private practice in California that blends systems thinking, clinical care, and AI in therapy.
In this conversation, Ken shares how he uses AI to enhance (not replace) his clinical work. From documentation to diagnosis support to client engagement, he explains how tech can reduce burnout, simplify workflows, and actually deepen your therapeutic presence.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- Why Ken transitioned from machine learning to mental health care.
- How his private practice stays lean, paperless, and insurance-free.
- The AI tools he uses, and how they protect privacy and save time.
- What it means to truly “train” your AI assistant to reflect your voice.
- How AI helps with diagnosis, conceptualization, and session prep.
- The ROI of embracing tech instead of overworking.
- What’s coming next for AI in mental health.
Connect with Ken Mallon:
Website: https://mallonadvisory.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpmallon/
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ken-mallon-san-jose-ca/754170
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Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at http://heyberries.com/community
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