Compare myRay with other therapies

	myRay: e-Psychotherapy	Face to face: Conventional	e-Counseling: online written consultation
Professions	Psychiatrist with 35 years experience.	Psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker	Psychologist, social worker, counselor
Safety	Weekly testing	Professional level	Not always clear
Security, discretion	Highest on the web	Not always clear	Not always clear
Professional standing	35 years experience lecturer, consultant	Not always clear	Not always clear
Intimacy/openness	e-Groups	High	Through email
Techniques	Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Relaxation techniques e-Groups	As defined by therapist	As defined by therapist
Validty of techniques	All accepted, tested, valid and usable	Not always clear	Not always clear
Medication	Adherence to medication. Helps you get the best from your medication	Often with medication	Medication free. Can reduce medication
Value added techniques	Immediacy Interactivity Measurable changes Itemization and analysis of ALL your responses as an integral part of learning and therapy	Rapport Improvisation	Use of email techniques
Availability	Immediate and always	Per therapist's schedule	Per therapist's schedule
Situation	Any PC with Internet connectivity	Therapist's office	Any PC with Internet connectivity and an email account
Unit price (UP)	US$0	US$80+	US$30+
Cost per month	US$0	UP x number of visits	UP x number of visits

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