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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For example, about 81% of San Francisco Bay Area residents who visited a medical professional for mental healthcare in 2023 did so either fully or partially via teletherapy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
Bain said that his one-on-one teletherapy sessions have helped, but that he’s had less success with online group therapy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
"Ensuring that individuals in psychological distress can access care is a national priority. Addressing technical and financial barriers to teletherapy could help bridge the gap in access and promote equity in mental health care."
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
The growth reflects a booming new business born from America’s youth mental health crisis, which has proven so lucrative that venture capitalists are funding a new crop of school teletherapy companies.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2023
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