Veteran-Focused Clinics
& Hospitals
& Hospitals
U.S. Patent Granted: 20230320643-A1
Efficient, Evidence‑Based VRET
for Veteran‑Focused Care
The virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) platform that PsyTechVR provides is designed specifically to meet all the unique needs and nuances of therapeutic treatment for veterans and military personnel.
There is a lot of evidence showing that a combination of time-proven therapeutic methods and VR simulations provides a far better result than relying on traditional methods and nothing else.
Both meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials have shown VR as a technology capable of achieving comparable or even superior results when it comes to PTSD symptom reduction and patients that suffer from comorbid depression. PsyTechVR manages to use this evidence base to assist veteran-focused clinics in different ways.
There is a lot of evidence showing that a combination of time-proven therapeutic methods and VR simulations provides a far better result than relying on traditional methods and nothing else.
Both meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials have shown VR as a technology capable of achieving comparable or even superior results when it comes to PTSD symptom reduction and patients that suffer from comorbid depression. PsyTechVR manages to use this evidence base to assist veteran-focused clinics in different ways.
Enhanced Treatment Potency
VR can offer vivid visual stimuli, helping bypass the “imagination barrier” a lot of veterans tend to encounter during imaginal exposure. These stimuli help veterans process traumatic events more effectively when necessary, as they no longer need to imagine difficult scenes by themselves when the virtual environment can do it for them.
Safe & Customizable Clinical Control
Clinicians that use VRET see exactly what the patient sees during VR segments, with the ability to adjust any scenario in real-time using PsyTechVR’s MindGap AI capability. This way, exposure remains therapeutic without becoming overwhelming, with adjustable time of day, weather, traffic, and crowd density helping immensely to match specific trauma cues.
Superior Veteran Engagement
VR exposure therapy is widely considered to be less burdensome than most traditional therapy methods, which contributes to lower refusal rates and higher treatment retention. The immersive nature of the medium itself naturally makes each experience more engaging and less intimidating at the same time, encouraging active participation.
Logistical Efficiency
PsyTechVR also enables intensive healing capabilities whenever real-world exposure can be unsafe or otherwise impractical. Veterans would not have to leave the clinic to revisit public settings, accidents, or even combat environments. Therapy can even be provided remotely using telehealth, which does not require additional infrastructure on the patient side.
Research Evidence & Clinical Validation
Key clinical trials demonstrate the impressive effectiveness of the VR exposure therapy when it comes to PTSD treatment. The largest randomized controlled trial so far (n=192), has shown that a prolonged VR-assisted exposure can achieve an equivalent or better result when it comes to PTSD symptom reduction and comorbid depression.
Alternatively, a military study conducted at Camp Pendleton found out that 16 out of 20 Marines on average no longer met the basic PTSD criteria after going through less than 11 VR therapy sessions.
A randomized controlled trial conducted in Emory University (n=156) reports significant symptom reduction as a result of VR therapy, with effects lasting roughly 6-12 months.
Various physiological studies also show considerable reductions in startle responses and cortisol reactivity.
All these findings contribute greatly to PsyTechVR being recognized as not a theory, but a practical approach grounded in detailed, peer‑reviewed research.
References: Difede et al., 2022, Rothbaum et al., 2014, Norrholm et al., 2016, Parsons/Rizzo report, Deng et al., 2019.
Alternatively, a military study conducted at Camp Pendleton found out that 16 out of 20 Marines on average no longer met the basic PTSD criteria after going through less than 11 VR therapy sessions.
A randomized controlled trial conducted in Emory University (n=156) reports significant symptom reduction as a result of VR therapy, with effects lasting roughly 6-12 months.
Various physiological studies also show considerable reductions in startle responses and cortisol reactivity.
All these findings contribute greatly to PsyTechVR being recognized as not a theory, but a practical approach grounded in detailed, peer‑reviewed research.
References: Difede et al., 2022, Rothbaum et al., 2014, Norrholm et al., 2016, Parsons/Rizzo report, Deng et al., 2019.
A New Quality of VR Therapy
PsyTechVR is a comprehensive ecosystem created for convenient usage by veteran clinicians regardless of their technical background or lack thereof. The system in question easily transforms the entire treatment room into a precision-guided environment:
VR Headset (Client Presence) + Therapist Dashboard (Control) = Guided VR Therapy
VR Headset (Client Presence) + Therapist Dashboard (Control) = Guided VR Therapy
- Learning Platform & Implementation GuidesGain access to clinically informed training and workshops in order to become efficient with using VR in therapy at a certain comfort level. Practical and down-to-earth courses are necessary to ensure that therapists of any training level would be able to master VR exposure therapy protocols relatively quickly.01
- Clinician LaunchpadAcquire total control over the entire virtual experience of a patient, including both a view of what they see and also where they are looking. Adjust exposure variables with ease when necessary – be it weather, audience hostility, proximity, etc. MindGap AI helps greatly with this, helping maintain an optimal level of pressure that balances between being too mild and too intense.02
- Analytics DashboardTake advantage of data-driven dashboards in order to validate the effectiveness of the treatment or identify issues without relying on patient reports alone. PsyTechVR’s solution is built to meet strict regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, and data privacy regulations.03
MindGap AI:
Unlimited Customization for Exposure Therapy
MindGap AI helps clinicians to custom-fit VR exposure therapy environments when necessary. It helps create graded hierarchies that are custom-fit to each veteran’s trauma, helping ensure that therapy remains gradual and helpful. Clinicians can easily generate any setting with PsyTechVR – from local highways to specific checkpoints in Afghanistan – helping bridge the gap between real-world discovery and simply talking about the traumatic events. With full oversight, many variables such as traffic, crowd density, or weather are easily adjustable in real-time in order to match the veteran’s SUDS – Subjective Units of Distress. AI-generated visuals also help veterans who might struggle with overcoming the imagination barrier, or the ones that use emotional avoidance, helping them confront and process their memories a lot easier...
If traditional VR content can be compared to a pre-recorded DVD library, then MindGap AI is comparable with a fully equipped film studio at a clinician’s fingertips. There is no need to try and fit each patient into a generic scene if you can describe exactly what a specific patient needs to experience and the system can build it in record time.
If traditional VR content can be compared to a pre-recorded DVD library, then MindGap AI is comparable with a fully equipped film studio at a clinician’s fingertips. There is no need to try and fit each patient into a generic scene if you can describe exactly what a specific patient needs to experience and the system can build it in record time.
Improve Veteran Care & Optimize Resources
PsyTechVR is much more than just a basic therapy tool. It can be a great asset for therapy as a whole, improving outcomes, boosting efficiency, and even supporting the growth of veteran clinics’.
- Attract More Veteran ReferralsPsyTechVR is an evidence-based platform that helps differentiate your services in meaningful ways. Both general practitioners and veteran organizations are a lot more likely to refer patients if they know of a modern, engaging treatment method such as what PsyTechVR provides.
- Reduce Costs & Increase Net RevenueThe usage of remote sessions and automation dramatically reduce the delivery costs of therapy as a whole, and also contribute to the increase of the number of veterans that can be served with current budget limitations.
- Expand Access Without New InfrastructureVR technology can be used to extend care toward veterans’ homes and outpatient units, no physical expansion or staff increase necessary. Telehealth delivery as an approach makes it possible for rural or limited-mobility veterans to still be able to receive treatment from anywhere.
Client Testimonials
"The BEST one on the market, for MANY REASONS"
What do you like best about PsyTech VR?
PsyTech VR's product, customer service and dedication to making this product better by incorporating clinical feedback, goes above and beyond what other platforms are doing. As an Evidence-based practitioner with over 15 years of experience, this is the best one I have seen and used. Incorporating AI, is a game changer. Super grateful to have also developed the only CBT course for them on the market with a program, which also shows their innovation and dedication to what actually works.
What do you dislike about PsyTech VR?
Every computer program, app, system, has a glitch once in awhile, but I have only experienced two, ever and they responded back to me ASAP with an update or assistance.
What problems is PsyTech VR solving and how is that benefiting you?
Convenient way to people to do CBT Exposure therapy in a way that is approachable, engaging and effective.
What do you like best about PsyTech VR?
PsyTech VR's product, customer service and dedication to making this product better by incorporating clinical feedback, goes above and beyond what other platforms are doing. As an Evidence-based practitioner with over 15 years of experience, this is the best one I have seen and used. Incorporating AI, is a game changer. Super grateful to have also developed the only CBT course for them on the market with a program, which also shows their innovation and dedication to what actually works.
What do you dislike about PsyTech VR?
Every computer program, app, system, has a glitch once in awhile, but I have only experienced two, ever and they responded back to me ASAP with an update or assistance.
What problems is PsyTech VR solving and how is that benefiting you?
Convenient way to people to do CBT Exposure therapy in a way that is approachable, engaging and effective.
"VR for PTSD with EMDR integration"
What do you like best about PsyTech VR?
What impressed me most is how real the environments feel. PsyTechVR lets me place clients in situations that would be almost impossible to recreate otherwise — whether that’s facing a truamatic memory or being in a calming space. This platform’s VR therapy is done step by step and under my control, which makes the process much safer.
The EMDR module is a real breakthrough. Normally, asking someone to recall traumatic memories in detail can be overwhelming. With VR, it becomes a lot more manageable. I can guide clients through their memories while they’re immersed in a scene that matches their needs, and the SafePlace AI tool is wonderful for creating a personalized calm spot when they need to ground themselves.
In practice, clients wear the headset and I run the usual EMDR phases — with eye movements, sounds, or taps — while they’re in a virtual environment. Sometimes it’s something related to their trauma, other times it’s a safe space. The combination makes the sessions more engaging and helps them process things in a very effective way.
What do you like best about PsyTech VR?
What impressed me most is how real the environments feel. PsyTechVR lets me place clients in situations that would be almost impossible to recreate otherwise — whether that’s facing a truamatic memory or being in a calming space. This platform’s VR therapy is done step by step and under my control, which makes the process much safer.
The EMDR module is a real breakthrough. Normally, asking someone to recall traumatic memories in detail can be overwhelming. With VR, it becomes a lot more manageable. I can guide clients through their memories while they’re immersed in a scene that matches their needs, and the SafePlace AI tool is wonderful for creating a personalized calm spot when they need to ground themselves.
In practice, clients wear the headset and I run the usual EMDR phases — with eye movements, sounds, or taps — while they’re in a virtual environment. Sometimes it’s something related to their trauma, other times it’s a safe space. The combination makes the sessions more engaging and helps them process things in a very effective way.
"Transforming Clinical Practice Through Immersive, Personalized VR Therapy"
What do you like best about PsyTech VR?
PsyTech VR stands out for its blend of scientific rigor, innovation, and clinical practicality. As a functional psychotherapist, its extensive library of realistic exposure, relaxation, and mindfulness environments allows me to treat anxiety, phobias, and trauma in an immersive yet controlled manner. The intuitive interface and therapist dashboard make it easy to tailor sessions, while features like the SafePlace environment and the EMDR module enhance grounding, engagement, and overall therapeutic effectiveness.
Equally impressive is PsyTech VR’s commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. The integration of AI-driven tools, responsiveness to clinical feedback, and a supportive team highlight a forward-thinking approach that keeps the platform at the forefront of therapeutic technology.
What do you dislike about PsyTech VR?
From a clinical standpoint, there is very little to critique about PsyTech VR—it is effective, intuitive, and consistently reliable in practice. Occasionally, when issues arise, the PsyTech team always addresses them promptly. Overall, PsyTech VR functions smoothly, requires minimal troubleshooting, and delivers a seamless therapeutic experience once the headset is on.
What problems is PsyTech VR solving and how is that benefiting you?
PsyTech VR solves the major challenge of delivering realistic, accessible, and controlled exposure therapy by recreating scenarios—such as flying, heights, or crowded spaces—that are difficult or impossible to simulate in a traditional clinic. Its AI-generated environments allow me to personalize each client’s triggers or relaxation needs, while features like gradual exposure, mindfulness tools, and a built-in “safe place” keep sessions both effective and secure. By removing practical barriers, enhancing realism, and boosting client engagement, PsyTech VR makes therapy more efficient, flexible, and impactful for both clinicians and clients.
What do you like best about PsyTech VR?
PsyTech VR stands out for its blend of scientific rigor, innovation, and clinical practicality. As a functional psychotherapist, its extensive library of realistic exposure, relaxation, and mindfulness environments allows me to treat anxiety, phobias, and trauma in an immersive yet controlled manner. The intuitive interface and therapist dashboard make it easy to tailor sessions, while features like the SafePlace environment and the EMDR module enhance grounding, engagement, and overall therapeutic effectiveness.
Equally impressive is PsyTech VR’s commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. The integration of AI-driven tools, responsiveness to clinical feedback, and a supportive team highlight a forward-thinking approach that keeps the platform at the forefront of therapeutic technology.
What do you dislike about PsyTech VR?
From a clinical standpoint, there is very little to critique about PsyTech VR—it is effective, intuitive, and consistently reliable in practice. Occasionally, when issues arise, the PsyTech team always addresses them promptly. Overall, PsyTech VR functions smoothly, requires minimal troubleshooting, and delivers a seamless therapeutic experience once the headset is on.
What problems is PsyTech VR solving and how is that benefiting you?
PsyTech VR solves the major challenge of delivering realistic, accessible, and controlled exposure therapy by recreating scenarios—such as flying, heights, or crowded spaces—that are difficult or impossible to simulate in a traditional clinic. Its AI-generated environments allow me to personalize each client’s triggers or relaxation needs, while features like gradual exposure, mindfulness tools, and a built-in “safe place” keep sessions both effective and secure. By removing practical barriers, enhancing realism, and boosting client engagement, PsyTech VR makes therapy more efficient, flexible, and impactful for both clinicians and clients.
PsyTechVR pricing
Orderable via VA NAC MedSurg Vendor Portal | Contract: 36F79725D0128
(Lovell Government Services)
(Lovell Government Services)
From $1,109.55
Annual software license
(no headset)
From $1,686.28
Bundle: VR headset
+ annual license
Additional configurations available. View full PsyTechVR line-item list in VA NAC MedSurg Vendor Portal
Prices shown are VA NAC MedSurg catalog line items (UOM: EA) as listed in the VA Vendor Portal.
Prices shown are VA NAC MedSurg catalog line items (UOM: EA) as listed in the VA Vendor Portal.
Use VR Therapy with PTSD Patients
PsyTechVR provides clinicians treating PTSD a form of virtual reality exposure therapy that combines immersive VR simulations with one of the most widely used evidence based therapies.
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Increased Treatment PotencyBy providing vivid visual stimuli, PsyTechVR bypasses the "imagination barrier" common in Veterans who struggle to mentally summon trauma, leading to superior symptom reduction compared to talk therapy alone -
Safe, Graduated Clinical ControlUnlike unpredictable real-world exposure, PsyTechVR platform allows clinicians to see what the Veteran sees in VR, and adjust variables in real-time using AI, ensuring exposure is always therapeutic and never overwhelming -
Superior Veteran EngagementClient interest in VR is extremely high, and research confirms VRET is perceived as "less burdensome" than traditional methods, reducing refusal rates and improving treatment retention across the organization -
Logistical EfficiencyPsyTechVR makes recovery possible for combat-related trauma where in-vivo (real-life) exposure is impractical, expensive, or dangerous to arrange, allowing for intensive healing without leaving the clinic
Learn how to use VR
for therapy
Register for our workshop for mental health professionals providing knowledge and skills to integrate VR into your therapy protocols
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Explore clinical applications of VR
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Enhance exposure therapy
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Increase client engagement
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Overcome barriers to in vivo exposure
Our clients and collaborators
These experts provide feedback while using PsyTechVR. We build it together
VA-Ready Procurement
& Deployment
& Deployment
PsyTechVR is procurement-ready for VA facilities via established federal acquisition pathways, with distribution and contracting supported through Lovell Government Services. The platform is listed on VA Federal Supply Schedule and GSA Advantage, enabling fast adoption without new contracting processes.
Trauma-Informed Relaxation practices in VR
Mindfulness, art-based, and nervous-system regulation practices in VR designed to help PTSD patients reduce hyperarousal, stabilize emotions, and build coping skills between trauma-focused sessions.
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Clinically designed VR environments (nature scenes, calming locations, neutral public spaces) that help PTSD patients disengage from hypervigilance and safely practice relaxation and grounding, including high-quality 360° experiences.
- Trauma-informed mindfulness meditations delivered in immersive VR to support emotional regulation, improve concentration, and reduce stress symptoms commonly associated with PTSD.
Learning Platform
Getting started with VR for PTSD care
Download PsyTechVR PTSD & Veteran Trauma Protocol - Clinical video workshops: Practical trainings on how to use VR exposure therapy safely and effectively with PTSD patients, created by our clinical team.
- Live webinars & community: Ongoing online learning with Q&A and peer exchange.
- Product mastery courses: Step-by-step guidance on using PsyTechVR in sessions.
- Organization-ready: Large teams can PTSD-specific learning materials and grant access to other clinicians for rollout and standardization.
- Certification: Clinicians receive a VR Therapy Certificate after completing the
- mandatory course.
VR Dashboard
Post-Session Insights & Progress Tracking and Data-driven visibility for clinical decision-making of all PTSD-related measurements and activities within the VR platform
- HIPAA- & GDPR Compliant
- Session-level PTSD statistics
Review exposure history, SUDS/fear and stress ratings, session duration, and progress over time - Built-in questionnaires (pre / in / post)
Capture standardized symptom and session ratings before, during, and after VR to track outcomes over time - Clinician notes & secure communication
Leave session notes and communicate with patients directly through the platform - PTSD-ready telehealth & between-session support
Deliver VR-based relaxation and grounding exercises for home use between sessions, including mindfulness and breathing practices
PsyTechVR: Made by Professionals,
for Professionals
These psychotherapists and psychologists define the development of our product and methodology since 2020
- Dr. Albert "Skip" Rizzo
Leading expert in VR Therapy with 30+ years' experience.
VR scientist (ResearchGate)
Clinical psychologist. With 30+ years in VR research, Dr. Rizzo has developed groundbreaking VR tools for treating PTSD, TBI, autism - Dr. Udi OrenClinical psychologist and senior medical psychologist, PhDPast President at EMDR-EUROPE, Chief instructor of the EMDR method in Israel (Senior Trainer), President of Israel EMDR Association
- Dr. Gwilym RoddickPsychotherapist (DSW, LCSW), Founder of CBT of Central and South FloridaCBT/ERP/ACT expert, OCD Central and South Florida Board Member, ABCT committee member, Florida and New York based
- Dr. Lynn PanattoniClinical psychologist specializing in integrative and functional medicine, PhDLicensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and integrative mental health. Expert in CBT, mindfulness & lifestyle medicine
- Dr. Elizabeth McMahon
Clinical Psychologist since 1980, author of Virtual Reality Therapy for Anxiety" book
In memory of Dr. Elizabeth McMahon (1950-2024), whose vision and contributions continue to guide our mission - Dr. Gianni SerraClinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Certified Neuroscience specialistEvangelist of VR exposure therapy in Italy and member of the Italian Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy
- Dr. Richard LambProfessor of Educational Psychology, Neurocognition Science Lab, University of GeorgiaPhD in science education and educational measurement. Dr. Lamb leverages neuroscience and VR to enhance STEM education
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