But according to an article in the online journal Psychology Today, there is a new program that can provide therapy from inside your own home. Therapeutic Learning Program (TLP) is program that is computer-based. Dr. Roger Gould, the man behind TLP, describes it as a "10-session program that explores in very fine detail each person's specific problem. It's what therapists do over a long period of time, but the computer does it systematically."
According to Dr. Gould, TLP may provide more accurate results and better coping results for the patient because since the patient can use the program on his or her own without having anyone else in the room, it may be easier for the patient to be more open about his or her problems. In addition, TLP is more personal and pertains more to the patient's individual needs, rather than the individual having to go out and purchase self-help books that they would have to apply to themselves. Sometimes self-help books do not have all the answers pertaining to each individual case.
One of the main problems, however, is that the internet is a widely used type of technology. It continues to be unregulated, therefore, quality control will be difficult, considering that there is no face-to-face communication. Will TLP replace these face-to-face therapy sessions? Only time will tell...
The article can be seen here: http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200107/technology-psychology
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