Online Therapy for Depression

Category: Depression Online Therapy | Last updated: March 11th, 2026 | Medically reviewed by:

Do you have feelings of sadness and hopelessness, problems sleeping or are you experiencing a loss of energy and interest in daily activities? Feeling sad or having mood swings are just normal reactions to the ups and downs of life that everybody experiences. But if emptiness, worthlessness and helplessness have taken hold of your life and will not go away, you may be suffering from depression.

Most often, depression interferes with one's daily life and causes distress for both you and those who care about you. It makes it tough to function and enjoy your day-to-day life. You can no longer work, study, eat, sleep and enjoy life like you once did. Some even experience depression that is like living in "a black hole".

Our therapy for depression is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). It's your automatic dysfunctional thinking that perpetuates your depression. It keeps you in a downwards spiral of negative thoughts about yourself and the world around you. With the guidance of our online therapy program for depression and your therapist, you will learn that these negative thoughts are not reality. Rather, they are dysfunctional beliefs about your self and your life, and are something that can be replaced with more realistic and healthier ways of thinking. Using CBT you will learn coping strategies, so that you eventually will be able to face previously feared situations without getting anxious or feeling depressed. The focus of the therapy is not on the past and what caused your depression symptoms. Your therapist will work on making you feel better about yourself, here and now - and in the future.

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Reviews

Our online therapy services have received 4609 reviews and the average rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"This service is helping me to think about how I think, and how I can use my thoughts to manage my mood swings better"

Aching Titan (May 11, 2026)

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Marie is AMAZING! Shes always is honest and supportive I really appreciate everything she has done"

Amanda (June 10, 2026)

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Dr sacco has been a very good therapist and provides excellent perspective and challenges me in the right ways"

Aj (June 02, 2026)

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"this so far has helped me truly think about different approaches i could take on certain things"

Mel (April 01, 2026)

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Online-Therapy.com has been a genuine find for anyone with a packed schedule. The async messaging format means you don't need to carve out a fixed hour every week, you engage on your own time. I got matched with a therapist who actually fits my communication style and approach, which I honestly didn't expect from an algorithm. If you've been putting off therapy because of logistics, this removes most of the excuses."

Jasper (May 18, 2026)

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Its such a great website to get online therapy. The therapists are very helpful too"

Rie (April 27, 2026)

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."

Jay (May 12, 2026)

Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"Good"

N/a (May 19, 2026)

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Great service. I love the asynchronous aspect of this platform, especially since I have severe ADHD. It allows me to complete therapy sessions at my own pace."

AD (May 07, 2026)

Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"The service is great and convenient"

Lori (April 29, 2026)

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