teletherapy
Americannoun
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Also called external radiation therapy. treatment of disease using radiation whose source is some distance from the body.
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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
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Even so, the transition from in-person therapy to teletherapy has left some behind.
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
"This increase in psychotherapy use, driven by the rise of teletherapy, has largely benefited socioeconomically advantaged adults with mild to moderate distress."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2024
Nearly 40% of adults using outpatient psychotherapy in 2021 accessed at least one session via teletherapy.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2024
Student clients have increased sharply in Maui since the deadly August wildfires, said Fern Yoshida, who oversees teletherapy for the state education department.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2023
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