A computer-simulated environment is used as a therapeutic tool in virtual reality (VR) therapy. It can be used to hone new abilities, confront fear in a secure setting, or boost self-assurance in social situations. VR therapy is not a substitute for conventional mental health care. Most medical professionals, however, employ it as an adjunctive therapy. VR can be used by a therapist in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to enable a client to try...