Online therapy: review of relevant definitions, debates, and current empirical support.
The current article reviews the most recent literature addressing the definitions, ethical considerations, and potential strengths and limitations of online therapy. In addition, a framework is provided for how to conceptualize and categorize different aspects of online therapy for research purposes. Relevant studies of both online and face-to-face therapy as well as suggestions for future research are outlined.
Rochlen
Aaron B
AB
University of Texas, Austin 78712, USA. aaron.rochlen@mail.utexas.edu
Zack
Jason S
JS
Speyer
Cedric
C
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000941:ethics