Built for therapist trainees

Practice sessions.
Build confidence.

Role-play live therapy sessions with AI avatar patients and receive instant Facilitative Interpersonal Skills scoring — before you work with real clients.

Free to use · No credit card required

32

AI Patients

Unique clinical cases

4

Case Types

Regular · Diversity · Crisis · Tele

8

FIS Dimensions

Per-session scoring

100%

Safe

No real clients involved

About the tool

What is the Facilitative Interpersonal Skills scale?

The Facilitative Interpersonal Skills (FIS) scale is a structured clinical assessment used to evaluate the interpersonal qualities a therapist brings to the session. It measures how effectively a therapist communicates, builds rapport, expresses empathy, and responds to ruptures in the therapeutic relationship.

FIS scoring gives trainee therapists concrete, objective feedback across 8 clinical dimensions — turning subjective impressions into measurable growth data.

Start training free
Verbal Fluency
Emotional Expression
Warmth & Positive Regard
Empathy
Alliance Bond Capacity
Reactance Sensitivity & Persuasiveness
Problem Focus
Rupture Repair Responsiveness

Process

How a training session works

From case selection to scored feedback in minutes — entirely self-directed.

1

Choose a patient scenario

Browse 32 unique AI patients. Each has a detailed clinical backstory, presenting concerns, and a realistic personality. Filter by case type to focus your training.

2

Conduct the live session

Speak or type to the AI avatar patient. Your words are transcribed in real time, the patient responds in character, and the session unfolds like a real clinical encounter.

3

Review your FIS scores

When you end the session, receive an instant breakdown across all 8 FIS dimensions. Identify strengths, spot skill gaps, and track your improvement over time.

Case library

32 patients across 4 case types

Train across a realistic range of clinical scenarios — from routine sessions to high-complexity cases.

Regular8

Standard family therapy presentations. Core clinical skill building in structured, typical session contexts.

Diversity8

Culturally diverse cases that build cultural competency and sensitivity across different family backgrounds.

Crisis8

Suicide risk and acute mental health crisis scenarios. Practice de-escalation and safety planning.

Teletherapy8

Remote session simulations. Develop skills for video-based therapy delivery and digital clinical rapport.

Features

Built for serious training

Every feature is designed to accelerate clinical skill development.

Realistic AI Avatars

Video-based patient avatars powered by HeyGen and GPT-4o. They respond dynamically to your clinical approach — not just scripted answers.

Live Transcription

Your voice is transcribed in real time using OpenAI Whisper. Speak naturally — the system handles the rest.

Instant FIS Scoring

The moment you end a session, receive a full 8-dimension FIS breakdown. No waiting, no manual grading.

Session History

Every completed session is stored with its full FIS report. Review past sessions and watch your scores improve over time.

Safe Environment

Train without consequences. Make mistakes, try different approaches, and learn freely — no real clients involved.

Diverse Case Library

32 patients across 4 categories ensure you practice the full range of scenarios you'll encounter in clinical placement.

Ready to start training?

Create your free account and begin your first session in minutes. No credit card required.