etherapy - Online counseling with a therapist using the internet. Services include video, chat, and phone therapy. Email based counseling is also used in etherapy. Alternative to traditional forms of psychotherapy where a therapist connects with a client via the internet. Internet therapy uses current technology to conduct etherapy sessions.
e-therapy - Internet based counseling where client and therapist use webcams and emails to conduct therapy sessions. A convenient alternative to psychotherapy, online counseling gives greater access to both therapist and client which allows for mental health services to be provided to both people who may not be able to afford or geographically seek out a therapist.
e therapy - Alternative to psychotherapy and counseling using the internet. Therapy sessions are video, chat, phone, or email based so that counselors and patients are not limited by geography. Psychologist, counselors, and therapists can administer e therapy. Although studies are limited, e therapy seems to be a beneficial mental health service for those suffering from psychological problems
online counseling - Convenient and affordable mental health service where therapy sessions are conducted online. Etherapists provide online counseling, or etherapy, through the use of video-conferencing, emails, and chat. As more and more people are online, so are mental health professionals who are qualified to provide online counseling for those clients who may find benefit in doing so.
therapist - mental health professional who works with people to treat emotional problems. Therapists, or counselors, have begun to offer therapy on the internet, this is known as etherapy. Therapists are usually credentialed through a clinical education program along with graduate and post graduate experience conducting the various forms of therapy
counselor - Professional within the mental health field who consults with patients who suffer from emotional problems. Counselors provide whats known as therapy, or psychotherapy to their patients. Counseling can be conducted online as well. Counselors are usually trained to be able to interpret a patients presenting mental health problems, offer a diagnoses, and guide the patient to resolution of the problem(s)
internet therapy - therapy that is carried out online with a counselor or therapist. Also known as etherapy, internet therapy allows greater access to the mental health field for patients who otherwise could not utilize traditional therapy. As computers and internet technology continue to improve internet therapy will simultaneously become an even more viable option for both etherapists and clients.
therapy - Collaborative process between therapist, or counselor, and a patient to alleviate suffering from mental health problems. Also known as psychotherapy or counseling, therapy has been empirically demonstrated to be effective. Usually failure or success in therapy depends upon; the patients motivation to change and heal their mental health problem, the relationship between client and therapist, and the professional abilities of the therapist.
psychotherapy - Conducted by a mental health professional, psychotherapy, or therapy, is a structured process between therapist and patient with the goal of finding resolution to psychological problems. Psychotherapy has been shown by research psychologists to have a 50% chance of success. Psychotherapy's level of effectiveness is dependent upon the relationship between the psychotherapist and the client who suffers from the psychological problem(s)
Psychologist - Credentialed mental health professional who is qualified to conduct therapy, or counseling. usually psychologists undergo supervised training to be able to work with people suffering from emotional problems. Psychologists typically have a doctorate level education. Not all psychologists will conduct counseling or therapy sessions, many psychologists will end up teaching and/or conducting psychological research.
Etherapist- A therapist who conducts etherapy sessions with clients over the internet. Etherapists are usually qualified in traditional forms of therapy as well as being trained to utilize the technology of the internet and work within the unique dynamics of the etherapy relationship to help people overcome problems in their lives. Online Counselor – A counselor who conducts online counseling. Using the internet as a counseling medium, online counselors are able to work with clients from all over the world who may be suffering from mental health problems but cannot access a traditional counselor. Online counseling is a relatively new mental health model.
Online Therapist- A therapist who conducts internet therapy using current computer technology. Online therapists are usually qualified clinicians who have been trained and supervised to conduct therapy or etherapy. Online therapists may have a variety of educational and clinical credentials tailored to the various theoretical therapeutic orientations.
Mental Health - The World Health Organization defines mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community" It is essentially the level of emotional and cognitive well being of an individual.
Psychiatrist- A medical doctor who is also trained in mental health. Psychiatrists can conduct therapy or counseling sessions. Psychiatrists can also prescribe medications to patients. Psychiatrists require a great deal of physiological and psychological training to practice their profession.
Marriage and Family Therapist - A therapist who is specifically educated and trained to conduct therapy or counseling with couples and families. With a keen understanding of relationships and human group dynamics, marriage and family therapist is ideal for those who may be experiencing relationship problems, many times therapy sessions are conducted with both spouses and multiple family members present.
Email Therapy- A form of mental health service that is an asynchronous form of etherapy, as the sessions are not conducted in real time, rather the client types a detailed email expressing their presenting problems and the etherapist analyzes the content and works to offer guidance and resolution to the presenting problems. Email Therapy has been shown to be an effective mental health model.
Telephone Therapy- e-therapy that is conducted solely over the phone. In this form of online counseling both the client and the therapist never see each other. The relationship and the information presented is solely based on verbal conversation with no visual cues. Some clients prefer this form of etherapy because it is even more private than in video therapy.
Video Therapy- e therapy conducted over the internet facilitating the use of webcams. Here, the client and therapist can see each other in a real time manner where visual cues can be assessed. Video therapy is the form of etherapy that most closely resembles traditional psychotherapy. Video Therapy is likely to become an even more viable mental health service as computer and internet video technology continues to progress at an tremendous rate.
Life Coach- A person who guides and inspires people to achieve their goals in life. Life Coaches can also help people work through personal problems. Sometimes Life Coaches are similar to counselors who conduct therapy except they do not diagnose or treat mental disorders. Many people have found great benefits when working with a life coach.

Etherapy, also known as e-counseling, tele-therapy, or cyber-counseling, is a relatively new development in mental health in which a therapist or counselor provides psychological advice and support over the Internet.

While E-therapists cannot diagnose or treat mental illness online, they can offer guidance and advice to people experiencing problems in relationships, work, or life.