e-therapy
Digital mental healthcare
E-therapy is mental health counseling or psychotherapy conducted online—through video calls, messaging, or dedicated apps rather than in-person sessions.
Also called online therapy or teletherapy.
She started e-therapy during the pandemic and found it more convenient than office visits.
Mental behavior specialist
- psychiatristMental disorder physician
- counselorOne who advises
- social workerHuman services professional
- life coachProfessional growth mentor
peer support · credentials · verification · specialization · reviews · intake form · informed consent · HIPAA compliance
Persistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- stress managementHandling psychological tension
grief counseling · addiction recovery · eating disorders · insomnia · panic attacks · OCD · phobias · burnout
Programs guiding present-moment awareness
- guided meditationNarrated mental relaxation exercise
- psychoeducationInforming patients about diagnoses
- interactive exercisesTasks requiring active participation
- worksheetsPrinted practice documents
Medical care delivered remotely
- webcamComputer-mounted video capture device
- text-basedConveyed through writing
- web portalCentralized website entry point
- secure messagingProtected digital correspondence
online platform · synchronous · smartphone app · patient portal · virtual waiting room · bandwidth · connectivity
Ease of use
- affordabilityState of being purchasable
- anonymityUnknown identity state
- homeboundConfined to one's residence
- global reachExtent of international influence
multilingual · cross-border · insurance coverage · sliding scale · subscription model · on-demand · after-hours · underserved communities
psychologist
Mental behavior specialist
- psychiatristMental disorder physician
- counselorOne who advises
- social workerHuman services professional
life coach · peer support · credentials · verification · specialization · reviews · intake form · informed consent · HIPAA compliance · confidentiality
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- depressionProlonged low state
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
stress management · grief counseling · addiction recovery · eating disorders · insomnia · panic attacks · OCD · phobias · burnout · self-esteem
mindfulness apps
Programs guiding present-moment awareness
- guided meditationNarrated mental relaxation exercise
- psychoeducationInforming patients about diagnoses
- interactive exercisesTasks requiring active participation
worksheets · relaxation techniques · goal setting · skills training
telehealth
Medical care delivered remotely
- webcamComputer-mounted video capture device
- text-basedConveyed through writing
- web portalCentralized website entry point
online platform · secure messaging · synchronous · smartphone app · patient portal · virtual waiting room · bandwidth · connectivity
convenience
Ease of use
- affordabilityState of being purchasable
- anonymityUnknown identity state
- homeboundConfined to one's residence
global reach · multilingual · cross-border · insurance coverage · sliding scale · subscription model · on-demand · after-hours · underserved communities · time zones
- teletherapyteletherapy, telepsychology, online counseling, e-counseling, telepsychiatry
- digital wellnessinternet addiction, tech addiction, social media addiction, gaming disorder, digital detox