teletherapy
Americannoun
-
Also called external radiation therapy. treatment of disease using radiation whose source is some distance from the body.
-
Also called telepsychology. psychological counseling or psychotherapy by videoconferencing, text messaging, email, or telephone.
Etymology
Origin of teletherapy
First recorded in 1910–15 teletherapy for def. 1; teletherapy for def. 2, 1975–80; tele- 1 + therapy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Eunkyung Jo, a researcher at the UC Irvine, co-wrote a study published in 2023 that looked at patient reviews of eight of the most popular teletherapy apps.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025
Sacramento resident David Bain relies on teletherapy to treat his depression because mobility issues make it difficult for him to visit a therapist in person.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025
Nearly 40% of adults using outpatient psychotherapy in 2021 accessed at least one session via teletherapy.
From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024
"Technological challenges, preferences for in-person care, and financial barriers can hinder access to teletherapy," said Olfson.
From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024
This year, the company signed a $24 million contract with Los Angeles County to offer teletherapy services to 1.3 million students for two years.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
