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Virtual cognitive behavioral therapy: a digital shift in mental health care
23 octobre 2025
By Carolina Lima | Published on October 23rd, 2025 | 3 min readIn recent years, mental health care has undergone a significant transformation, with digital tools reshaping how therapy is delivered. Among these innovations, virtual cognitive behavioral therapy (eCBT) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional in-person therapy, offering flexibility, accessibility, and comparable clinical
By Carolina Lima | Published on October 23rd, 2025 | 3 min read
In recent years, mental health care has undergone a significant transformation, with digital tools reshaping how therapy is delivered. Among these innovations, virtual cognitive behavioral therapy (eCBT) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional in-person therapy, offering flexibility, accessibility, and comparable clinical outcomes.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-established psychological treatment that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It is widely used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia. eCBT refers to the delivery of CBT through digital platforms—such as video conferencing, mobile apps, or web-based programs—allowing patients to engage in therapy remotely. When adapted to virtual formats, eCBT retains the core principles of CBT while leveraging technology to reach more people.
In recent years, mental health care has undergone a significant transformation, with digital tools reshaping how therapy is delivered. Among these innovations, virtual cognitive behavioral therapy (eCBT) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional in-person therapy, offering flexibility, accessibility, and comparable clinical outcomes.
What Is eCBT?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-established psychological treatment that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. It is widely used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia. eCBT refers to the delivery of CBT through digital platforms—such as video conferencing, mobile apps, or web-based programs—allowing patients to engage in therapy remotely. When adapted to virtual formats, eCBT retains the core principles of CBT while leveraging technology to reach more people.
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Scientific reference
Vizza, J., Riahi, S., Jackson, O. et al. Therapy in the digital age: exploring in-person and virtual cognitive behavioural therapy. BMC Psychiatry 25, 615 (2025).
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