Cynthia Benton, M.D. provides psychopharmacology and/or psychotherapy services for adult patients in her private practice in Austin, Texas. She completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of California at San Francisco.
She is board certified in General Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has served as adjunct clinical faculty at both the University of California at San Francisco and at the Austin Medical Education Programs. Dr. Benton provides quality, individualized care in a mutually respectful treatment relationship.
She is board certified in General Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has served as adjunct clinical faculty at both the University of California at San Francisco and at the Austin Medical Education Programs. Dr. Benton provides quality, individualized care in a mutually respectful treatment relationship.
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After you pass Valley View Road (there is no stop sign or stop light at Valley View), you will see an apartment complex called "The Grove.". We are in the building closest to Menchaca, and by the front parking lot, there is a green sign which says, "Suite 202, Rivertree Therapy Services is located up this staircase."
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Cate Roan
Feb 14, 2021
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Jan 20, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr. Benton for over 5 years. She is professional and empathetic. She quickly put me at ease on my first appointment because of her patience and helping me express my thoughts. Dr. Benton gives me high-quality actionable responses to situations/issues. When feeling helpless, her guidance gives me confidence and reassurance.
There have been a couple of times I have needed to reschedule due to medical or family emergencies to which she is understanding and does not charge a fee like so many other medical professionals.
It is correct that Dr. Benton does not take insurance however
There have been a couple of times I have needed to reschedule due to medical or family emergencies to which she is understanding and does not charge a fee like so many other medical professionals.
It is correct that Dr. Benton does not take insurance however
Leah B.
Nov 17, 2020
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I have been with Dr Benton for over six years now. Together we have worked through the major issues that led me to seek her help initially. Even now, after every visit with her, I feel empowered to keep working toward being my best “me”.
Her demeanor is calming. I’ve always felt free to share with her my thoughts/short-comings without hesitation.
In the past I had ‘been seen’ by other providers. This was always short-lived. The exact ‘whys’ of my discontinent were never clear to me. But I am clear on the fact that Dr Benton has set herself apart as a truly attentive and involved
Her demeanor is calming. I’ve always felt free to share with her my thoughts/short-comings without hesitation.
In the past I had ‘been seen’ by other providers. This was always short-lived. The exact ‘whys’ of my discontinent were never clear to me. But I am clear on the fact that Dr Benton has set herself apart as a truly attentive and involved
Mary
Nov 05, 2020
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I have seen Dr. Benton for over three years and I like her because she listens. Dr. Benton is attentive and soft spoken. She allows for quiet pauses and lets you talk; she asks questions and remembers who you are. She does not take insurance because reimbursement is a joke. I have had good doctors who accept insurance and some who do not. I believe her expertise is worth the expense. I have bet my life on her expertise every three months for three years and so far I have been happy and will keep returning until she decides to retire.
Quay Bird
Oct 25, 2020
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For over a year, I drove 3 hours (one way) for appointments just to see Dr. Benton. She has helped me in understanding myself which has strengthened me as a person, as a woman, and as a mother.
Dr. Benton is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, empowering, and is attentive to your individual needs and concerns. She is a steady constant in a sea of unpredictable change.
Dr. Benton is a true healer in the sense that she doesn't fix you. She quietly guides the way as you learn to heal yourself.
(On top of all of that, her office is warm and inviting. She is punctual and always quick to respond to
Dr. Benton is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, empowering, and is attentive to your individual needs and concerns. She is a steady constant in a sea of unpredictable change.
Dr. Benton is a true healer in the sense that she doesn't fix you. She quietly guides the way as you learn to heal yourself.
(On top of all of that, her office is warm and inviting. She is punctual and always quick to respond to
Dan M.
Aug 03, 2020
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I've been receiving treatment from Dr. Benton for over 8 years. From my very first visit, I've felt entirely comfortable with her. She is a very thorough, genuine, and compassionate physician.
Since day 1, Dr. Benton took great care to establish a strong foundation of trust with me and fully explain treatment options. And over the years she's taken the time to answer every question with a detailed, human response - she never "speaks down" to her patients or over-complicates.
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Benton as my psychiatrist, and I could not recommend her more
Since day 1, Dr. Benton took great care to establish a strong foundation of trust with me and fully explain treatment options. And over the years she's taken the time to answer every question with a detailed, human response - she never "speaks down" to her patients or over-complicates.
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Benton as my psychiatrist, and I could not recommend her more
Jennifer Thomas
Nov 13, 2019
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I would recommend Dr. Benton to anyone. She is caring, professional and compassionate. I feel at ease talking to her about anything. She actually listens - it's refreshing. She's always on time for appointments and is very responsive. I hope she never retires because I think she's the absolute best and I feel very lucky to have found her.
Laura G.
Oct 29, 2019
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Nicole Willis
Sep 26, 2019
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Dr. Benton is an ULTIMATE PROFESSIONAL!!! And if anyone says she is anything other than that, I will COMPLETELY DISAGREE!!! Dr.Benton is the most professional and understanding psychiatrist’s I’ve ever met and has helped me through so many personal issues!!! I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Benton to anyone looking for an amazing psychiatrist!
Ryan
Aug 23, 2017
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I would recommend Dr. Benton to anyone looking for compassionate care in the Austin area. She makes me feel extremely comfortable and is a wonderful listener. I enjoy all of my visits, and she has helped me immensely since I began seeing her. There is always a level of apprehension when switching doctors, but that quickly went away in the first few moments of my initial appointment with Dr. Benton. I hope I don't have to move again anytime soon as I doubt I would be able to find someone who could meet the level of satisfaction I have currently.
Zachary Valdez
Jun 13, 2017
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Cynthia Benton is probably the best doctor I've ever had the pleasure of seeing. She is always attentive and really cares for the person not just a paycheck. I've been seeing Cynthia for 5 years now and I can honestly say she has been monumental in my successes in both my personal and professional life. I don't don't now what I'd do without her and I hope I never have to. Thank you Doctor Benton.
Ashton S.
Nov 09, 2016
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Jeffrey C.
Jun 05, 2016
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Lori M.
May 22, 2016
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Amy M.
Apr 18, 2014
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She seemed nice enough, but seemed more comfortable working with folks who prefer to just get a prescription written, with very little diagnosing or even asking relevant questions to better gauge if brain-alterting medicine should even be prescribed. She was too quick to write a prescription, which I'm sure a lot of people prefer, but for those that recognize how expensive this one hour "evaluation" is and for those that actually want to feel "value" from their medical profession and really scrutinize whether they should be on medicine or not, she's probably not the
