Evidence-Based Therapy for Teens, Young Adults & Adults
Practical, skills-focused online therapy delivered via secure telehealth sessions. I use evidence-based treatments — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, perfectionism, and relationship challenges.
Who We Are
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MAR Psychological Services is a virtual care psychology practice led by Dr. Cinthia Benitez, providing high-quality, evidence-based online therapy to teens, young adults, and adults.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), two of the most researched and effective approaches in clinical psychology.
I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, perfectionism, and relationship challenges — meeting them where they are and helping them build toward where they want to be.
Based in Gahanna, Ohio, MAR serves clients throughout the Columbus area and across 40+ states through PSYPACT authorization. Whether you're local or miles away, you'll receive the same structured, compassionate care.
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My approach is structured, goal-oriented, and built around teaching you concrete skills that work.
CBT helps you identify and shift the thought patterns and behaviors that are keeping you stuck. DBT goes further — it builds skills for managing intense emotions, emotion regulation, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making things worse.
I tailor the approach to you. Some clients need one more than the other. Many benefit from both.
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I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are ready to do something different. You don't need to be in crisis to start — you just need to be at a point where the way things are isn't working anymore.
I commonly support people dealing with:
Anxiety and chronic worry
Depression and low motivation
Emotion dysregulation and mood swings
Perfectionism and fear of failure
Relationship conflict and communication struggles
Life transitions and identity challenges
Stress and burnout
Not sure if you fit? Reach out anyway. If we're not the right match, we'll help point you in the right direction.
Licensed Psychologist · DBT-Linehan Board Certified · PSYPACT Approved · 11+ Years Experience · Bilingual English/Spanish
How it works.
Starting therapy doesn't have to feel complicated. Here's what to expect.
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Prefer to talk to someone directly? Give me a call at 614-285-5203. We do our best to answer during business hours — if we miss you, leave a message and we'll return your call within one business day.
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You can reach us at info@marpsychologicalservices.com.
To protect your privacy, please avoid sharing personal health details in your email — just let us know you're interested in connecting and we'll take it from there.
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Our client portal uses a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted contact form — the safest way to reach out. Click the Secure Contact Form button.
Schedule a Free 15- Minute Consultation
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During this call, you'll have space to share what's been going on — the main challenges, how long things have been difficult, and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. You don't need to have a polished answer. Just share what feels most important.
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I'll walk you through my approach — what DBT and CBT look like in practice, what sessions are structured like, and what you can realistically expect from the process. No jargon, just a clear picture of what working together looks like.
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We'll cover the practical details — availability, fees, insurance, and scheduling. Most importantly, we'll get a sense of whether this feels like the right fit. If it's not, I'll do my best to point you toward someone who might be a better match.
After Your First Session
Once we've decided to move forward, we'll get your first 50-minute telehealth session appointment on the books. Sessions are available weekday afternoons and weekends.
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Schedule directly through our Simple Practice client portal. Payment is due at the time of service. We accept major credit cards and HSA/FSA cards.
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Schedule through the Headway portal. We accept Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and Quest Behavioral Health. Headway verifies your benefits and handles billing so you know exactly what you owe before your first session.
Start Building Real Skills
From your very first session we're working toward something specific — not just talking about the problem, but actively building the skills to address it.