Online Therapy for Weight Loss

Category: Online Therapy for Weight Problems | Last updated: March 11th, 2026 | Medically reviewed by:
Dr. Steven Gans, MD
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD

Do you ever get frustrated with yourself for knowing what is healthy to eat, but then consuming the exact opposite?

Are you able to start a diet, but have trouble sticking with it?

Have you lost some weight in the past, only to have it come right back (and maybe even more)?

If so, the reason is not that you are weak or destined to be this weight forever. It has to do with how you lose weight.

You see, the first step to effective and long-term weight loss is not to address your eating, but rather to address your mind and why you eat the way you do. Factors that play a role include your self-image, everyday stress and negative emotions and behaviors.

Rather than focusing only on short-term diets, this program combines conventional weight management approaches with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies that address the thoughts and habits connected to eating. Through this process, you can begin to understand why you eat the way you do and what everyday situations may trigger overeating or unhealthy food choices. By developing healthier thinking patterns and behavioral strategies, many people are able to build sustainable habits that support long-term weight management.

Specifically, our therapy for weight problems is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). With the help of CBT, you will learn to identify and challenge the automatic negative thoughts that cause your weight problems. Learning how to make permanent changes in your thinking will create permanent changes in your eating. You will be able to identify what situations trigger your unhealthy eating and learn new ways to deal with your emotions – instead of numbing them with food. With the help of your therapist, you will be able to incorporate healthy eating habits into your lifestyle. This will help you to reach your weight loss goal and to maintain your desired weight. You can do this, and we are here to assist you along the way!

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Our online therapy services have received 4551 reviews and the average rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"im enjoying my time with my counsellor, she is supportive and gives the right responses to help me ground myself. it has helped me calm myself and i still know i have a long way to go but she is helping me alot and feel supported and listened to."

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"This is my third week at Online Therapy. The therapy work is intense, and I feel really tired on an emotional level, but I am so incredibly grateful for this opportunity.
I have an amazing therapist who is very capable of guiding and supporting me through this healing process. Although I know there is still a long road ahead of me, I am already noticing improvements that make a huge difference for me and feel deeply meaningful. I feel truly grateful that I was able to start therapy now, while my child is still young and can benefit from having a mother who is calmer, more relaxed, and more in control of herself — and therefore much better able to co-regulate a little one.
If anyone reading this is wondering whether they should do it: do it. You are worth it. It can change you, change your perspective, give you valuable tools, and help strengthen and rebuild you from within — if you are willing to truly engage with the process."

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Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"This platform offers a solid foundation for anyone beginning their self‑improvement journey. While some sections could benefit from deeper explanations, the content is still a strong starting point and easy to build on. Switching to a different therapist is simple, and the response times are impressively quick. Overall, it’s an accessible, affordable option that delivers real value for online therapy."

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"I have really enjoyed the worksheets, it has helped me look at my views in ways i have never looked at them before. It shows me that sometimes the way i think is super silly"

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"I'm so happy I found this service. I'm able to talk to an American therapist online from overseas at my own convenience without any trouble. Highly recommend."

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"my therapist helped me put names to the way I was feeling and helped me put structure around big emotions"

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"Excellent"

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Great platform with interactive dashboard that provides more than simple counselling sessions. The onboarding system and survey is in depth and insightful, working to pair with a therapist/counsellor who has the right experience and tools to help. Scheduling system is clear and easy to navigate. Staff I've interacted with have been kind, professional and helpful."

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Katro Henderson has been such an amazing Therapist. I've only begun my sessions but I feel a wonderful connection with her. You can hear her compassion, understanding and empathy in her voice. I am looking forward to my continued sessions with her."

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"This is a great way to ease into your therapy journey. Online therapy works from so many angles that it is easy for you to find out what works for you and what doesn’t. The worksheets are also extremely helpful for reflection and can be used later on"

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