Fees & frequently asked questions

All therapy at MAR takes place online through secure video sessions. You’ll meet with Dr. Benitez from a private, comfortable space using a device with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet connection.

Before your first appointment, you’ll receive instructions for joining. Please let Dr. Benitez know where you will be physically located for each session so we can confirm eligibility for care.

Yes, if you are physically located in an eligible participating PSYPACT state during your sessions. Dr. Cinthia Benitez is an Ohio-licensed psychologist authorized to provide telepsychology through PSYPACT, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.

This means you may be able to work with Dr. Benitez from your home state without traveling to Ohio. MAR offers private-pay online CBT for anxiety, perfectionism, and depression, with DBT-informed care, in English and Spanish.

Eligibility depends on your physical location at each appointment, not just your home address. If you travel, attend college out of state, or move, let Dr. Benitez know before your next session so availability can be confirmed.

View the official PSYPACT map of participating states. State participation can change; please contact the practice to confirm eligibility and clinical fit before scheduling.

Ask about online therapy in your state. Include the state where you expect to attend sessions in your secure inquiry.

No. I provide DBT-informed care within individual therapy. This may include DBT skills for mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

I do not offer DBT skills groups or a comprehensive DBT program. My DBT-Linehan Board Certification reflects my training; it does not mean a full-model program is available here. If your needs require comprehensive DBT or a higher level of care, we’ll discuss referral options.

Individual telehealth therapy is $225 per 50-minute session. A 15-minute consultation is free. Services booked through this practice are self-pay; payment is due at the time of the session.

Major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards are accepted. We’ll review fees and scheduling policies before treatment begins. You may request a written estimate of expected treatment costs.

Send a secure inquiry to request a free 15-minute consultation. Include the state where you or your teen will attend sessions and your preferred availability. We’ll discuss your goals and whether working together is a good fit, then arrange a time directly.

Parents and guardians inquiring for a teen age 16 or older can select “Someone else” at the start of the form. Enter your own contact information and your teen’s information in the separate sections, and indicate whether the client is a minor.

You can also call 614-285-5203. Please use the secure inquiry form for personal health information.

Yes. I offer individual telehealth therapy for teens ages 16 and older, young adults, and adults. Our work focuses on anxiety, perfectionism, and depression, with practical skills tailored to your goals and stage of life.

Parents and guardians may contact the practice on behalf of a teen. Visit the contact page for guidance on submitting a secure inquiry for your teen.

CBT is a collaborative, practical approach to understanding what keeps you feeling stuck and building new ways to respond. We’ll start by talking about what brings you to therapy, how it affects your daily life, and what you would like to change.

In sessions, we’ll explore the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and actions. Depending on your goals, we may work on approaching situations you’ve been avoiding, responding to self-criticism more flexibly, or reconnecting with meaningful activities when depression makes it hard to get started.

You’ll have opportunities to try skills in everyday life between appointments. We’ll review what helps, work through obstacles, and adjust our approach together. DBT-informed care may also support this work with skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and navigating relationships.

The length of treatment depends on your needs, goals, and progress. We’ll discuss an initial plan and revisit it together. Sessions last 50 minutes, and frequency is agreed on collaboratively. There is no guaranteed number of sessions or promised outcome.

Yes. CBT is an active process. We’ll choose manageable exercises—such as noticing thought patterns, trying a new behavior, or practicing a DBT skill—to connect our work with your daily life. The plan is tailored to your goals and circumstances.