# VR-Powered Therapy Tools Rey Leverages VR Technology to Offer Immersive Therapy Solutions By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-05-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rey-1 References: [mobihealthnews](https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/rey-debuts-vr-based-mental-wellness-platform)  This past summer, Texas-based health tech startup Rey launched its eponymously named [virtual mental health wellness platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-therapy-services). Powered by [Oxford University's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rey) OxfordVR, the progressive new platform combines traditional teletherapy with various [immersive digital tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuroanimation) to offer patients highly accessible and interactive therapy sessions. In addition to therapy, the platform will utilize VR-based technologies to assist with the treatment of numerous mental health conditions such as Psychosis, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Phobias, Social Avoidance, and more via exposure therapy. With Rey, clinicians can expose their clients to virtual versions of their real-life triggers as a means of retaining their brains to cope with their psychological and physiological reactions. Currently, Rey houses a multi-disciplinary staff including experts in CBT training, mediation, EMDR, mindfulness training, and life coaching. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vr-based Therapy:** Opportunity to disrupt the mental health industry by offering more accessible and potentially more effective therapy through the use of immersive VR technology. - **Digital Mental Health Solutions:** Opportunity to develop innovative platforms that combine traditional teletherapy with cutting-edge digital tools to provide more comprehensive mental health services. - **Exposure Therapy in Virtual Reality:** Opportunity to leverage VR technology to provide a safe and controlled environment for patients to confront and overcome their real-life triggers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mental Health:** Industry professionals in the mental health field can integrate VR technology into their practice, and tech entrepreneurs can explore new ventures in the digital mental health space. - **Health Tech:** Opportunity for startups and established companies to develop innovative technologies that combine teletherapy and VR to improve mental health treatment and accessibility. - **Wellness:** Opportunity for wellness companies to integrate immersive VR technology into their services, such as mindfulness training and exposure therapy for anxiety and phobias. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-therapy.md) - [Metaverse Therapy Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomiexr.md) - [Gamified VR Therapy Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behavr.md) - [VR-Powered Therapeutic Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrpowered-therapeutic-treatments.md) - [Immersive Mental Health Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-mental-health.md) - [All Ages Therapeutic VR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-bahia.md) - [Metaverse Treatment Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrhealth.md) - [Immersive Recovery Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuroanimation.md) - [Senior-Targeted Metaverse Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myndvr.md)