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ABSTRACT
Many questions being posed in the fields of social science, psychology, and counseling with regard to provision of mental health services online have led to theoretical discussions of pros and cons of this new method of practice. The most prevalent clinically oriented questions about online intervention include: Can online services be considered therapy or even therapeutic? Can warmth, empathy and therapeutic alliance be effectively conveyed online? Is online communication and relational development different than face-to-face? This article will review issues of theory, research, policy and practice related specifically to the provision of “therap-pc” or therapeutic social services via the Internet.