PsychologyJuly 15, 2026

teletherapy

/ˈtɛl.əˌθɛr.ə.pi/

Definition

The practice of providing mental health support and therapeutic services remotely through digital or electronic communication tools.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek prefix 'tele-' meaning 'far off' or 'at a distance' combined with 'therapy,' from the Greek 'therapeia' meaning 'healing' or 'curing.' The term emerged in modern English to describe clinical care delivered beyond traditional face-to-face settings.

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