What is Avatar Therapy?
Revolutionizing How We Treat Auditory Hallucinations
Avatar Therapy is a groundbreaking digital therapeutic approach that allows patients to visualize, confront, and control the voices they hear. By interacting with a lifelike avatar representation of their hallucinations, patients regain agency, reduce distress, and improve their overall mental health.
How It Works
Avatar therapy works by utilizing technology to create immersive and interactive therapeutic environments.
Step 1
Creating Your Avatar
Patients start by designing with their therapist an avatar that visually and vocally represents the dominant voice they hear. Using our intuitive Avatar Studio, they can customize the appearance, facial expressions, and speech patterns to closely resemble their internal auditory experiences. This personalization is key to making the therapy as impactful as possible.
Step 2
Entering the Therapy Room
Once the avatar is created, the patient enters the Virtual Avatar Therapy Room, where they can engage in structured conversations with their avatar under the guidance of a trained therapist available remotely. The session takes place in a secure, controlled environment, ensuring a safe space for confrontation and healing.
Step 3
Therapist-Guided Conversations
Therapists use advanced voice modulation technology to control the avatar’s speech and adjust responses in real-time. This structured approach allows the patient to gain confidence, reduce distress, and reshape their perception of the voice over multiple sessions. Additionally, our facial mapping technology allows therapists to transpose their facial expressions onto the avatars, making interactions more natural and engaging.
Step 4
AI-Powered Insights & Progress Tracking
Each session is monitored and analyzed through our secure, HIPAA-compliant therapist portal. Our AI system tracks key behavioral data, helping therapists fine-tune interventions and make data-driven decisions for the best patient outcomes.
By following these steps, patients gradually reclaim control over their auditory hallucinations, leading to reduced distress, improved mental well-being, and a more empowered life
How It Works
Avatar therapy works by utilizing technology to create immersive and interactive therapeutic environments.
Step 1
Creating Your Avatar
Patients start by designing with their therapist an avatar that visually and vocally represents the dominant voice they hear. Using our intuitive Avatar Studio, they can customize the appearance, facial expressions, and speech patterns to closely resemble their internal auditory experiences. This personalization is key to making the therapy as impactful as possible.
Step 2
Entering the Therapy Room
Once the avatar is created, the patient enters the Virtual Avatar Therapy Room, where they can engage in structured conversations with their avatar under the guidance of a trained therapist available remotely. The session takes place in a secure, controlled environment, ensuring a safe space for confrontation and healing.
Step 3
Therapist-Guided Conversations
Therapists use advanced voice modulation technology to control the avatar’s speech and adjust responses in real-time. This structured approach allows the patient to gain confidence, reduce distress, and reshape their perception of the voice over multiple sessions. Additionally, our facial mapping technology allows therapists to transpose their facial expressions onto the avatars, making interactions more natural and engaging.
Step 4
AI-Powered Insights & Progress Tracking
Each session is monitored and analyzed through our secure, HIPAA-compliant therapist portal. Our AI system tracks key behavioral data, helping therapists fine-tune interventions and make data-driven decisions for the best patient outcomes.
By following these steps, patients gradually reclaim control over their auditory hallucinations, leading to reduced distress, improved mental well-being, and a more empowered life
Simplifying access to advanced
mental health treatment.
What Sets
Us Apart
The Future of Mental Health is Here
Unlike traditional therapy approaches, AVAtalk Technologies Inc. combines dynamic digital avatars and therapist-driven interventions to deliver a new kind of mental health support. We are more than a therapy tool—we are a revolution in mental healthcare.
Avatar-Powered Therapy
Our adaptive avatars enhance patient engagement and personalize the healing process.
Scalable & Accessible
Designed for clinics, hospitals, and home therapy, bringing cutting-edge care to all.
Data-Driven Insights
Designed for clinics, hospitals, and home therapy, bringing cutting-edge care to all.
Beyond Hallucinations
A modular platform expanding into depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
What Sets Us Apart
The Future of Mental Health is Here
Unlike traditional therapy approaches, AVAtalk Technologies Inc. combines dynamic digital avatars and therapist-driven interventions to deliver a new kind of mental health support. We are more than a therapy tool—we are a revolution in mental healthcare.
Avatar-Powered Therapy
Our adaptive avatars enhance patient engagement and personalize the healing process.
Data-Driven Insights
Therapists receive actionable feedback to refine treatment
and maximize patient progress.
Scalable & Accessible
Designed for clinics, hospitals, and home therapy, bringing cutting-edge care to all.
Beyond Hallucinations
A modular platform expanding into depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
They Talk About Us!
Ongoing R&D
Innovating for the Future of Mental Healthcare
At AVAtalk Technologies Inc., our mission doesn’t stop at auditory hallucinations. We are continuously innovating to make Avatar Therapy smarter, more effective, and more accessible through cutting-edge AI and research partnerships.
Advancing AI-Powered Therapy
We are actively integrating emotion recognition technology, allowing avatars to react dynamically to patient emotions in real time. This will create an even more immersive and effective therapeutic experience.
Clinical Trials & Validation
We are conducting safety and feasibility studies with McGill University Health Centre and Stanford University. These trials will provide critical data on effectiveness, safety, and patient outcomes, ensuring that our solution meets the highest medical standards.
Building the Next Generation of AI Avatars
Our next big leap is developing AI-driven autonomous avatars that can provide interim emotional support to patients between therapy sessions, addressing the global shortage of mental health professionals.
With every new breakthrough, we move closer to making high-impact mental health care accessible worldwide.
The future of schizophrenia
treatment is at your fingertips.
Our Team Members
Mohamad Matout
CEO & Co-Founder
Data Scientist & Psychiatrist in
training at Stanford
Gail Myhr
CSO & Co-Founder
Psychiatrist, Specialist in
CBT for Psychosis
Anas Merbouh
CTO & Co-Founder
Years of professional experience
building high quality software
They trust us
Have a question? Ask away!
We’ll revert back as quickly as possible.
Your well-being is our priority, and we’re committed to providing you with the support and guidance you need to thrive. Start your journey towards positive change today.
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Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
What can I expect during an avatar therapy session?
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How long does avatar therapy typically last?
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What if I'm not comfortable using technology or virtual reality?
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What is avatar therapy?
interact with computer-generated avatars that represent themselves or others, like therapists. Avatars engage in
therapeutic conversations & activities within virtual environments, providing opportunities to explore & address their
mental health concerns.
Is avatar therapy covered by insurance?
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Is avatar therapy confidential?
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