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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Reviews

Our online therapy services have received 4916 reviews and the average rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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"Really pleased with my counselor and this system. It's been only 2 weeks but I am very happy to have begun to work with them"

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"Absolutely wonderful experience! Would recommend to anyone looking for CBT that can be done stress free from anywhere."

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"Our therapist, Kelly, is someone I feel comfortable talking to about the worst things that have ever happened to me. She makes space for both my husband’s and my perspectives while still creating a framework that allows for brutal honesty and accountability. She’s also great about getting back to us in between sessions.

The website itself is easy to use and encourages active participation."

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Convenient to book, easy to connect with a counsellor and just talk. Worth it."

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"My therapist assigned to me has been phenomenal in helping me get through some difficult times."

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"My session with Marina was excellent.
She knows the best way for me to succeed in attaining my goals and we have discussed practical methods to achieve them. To be more specific, I want to be able to plan my classes for this school year which starts this October.
I usually wait until the night before. Obviously, I could enjoy what I am doing and have a better program for my students if I started earlier.
At our next meeting I will show her what I have done with the modalities we have discussed in class.
I feel better already.

Kind regards,
Sarah Sands"

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"I've tried the big players (Talkspace & BetterHelp) and was a bit leery about switching to this platform initially. My therapist made the move and after doing some searching, I ended up finding her here at Online-Therapy.com. I wasn't thrilled that they didn't have an app, however after the brief adjustment to using a web browser, I've been very happy with how the platform works!

Not only are the prices much more reasonable and accessible, but you get so much more bang for your buck in content and platform functionality!

Obviously I am partial to my therapist, but this platform surprised me. The "homework" is remarkably helpful and the platform is intuitive and easy to navigate."

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"Dr. Vicki has a great balance of research, listening, and guidance in each session. I would recommend her to anyone looking to improve themselves and put in the work to do so"

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Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]

"I love the questionnaires and how you can go at your own pace, no forcing to complete anything in time, yet you get supported if you need it."

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Rating: [4 out of 5 stars!]

"I actually like sitting down and reading through or even listening to the video talk. You can get a lot of tools out of this prgram that if you ever did use it will refresh you or even if it something you’ve never heard of… give it a try you might like the outcome"

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