Benigno Quirarte

Experienced California LMFT offering practical, compassionate care

LMFT California

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Benigno

Benigno Quirarte is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, career concerns, low self-esteem, and depression, drawing on a range of clinically informed methods.

Background and approach

Benigno emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's situation. Clients encounter a therapist who balances practical tools with empathetic listening, aiming to support clearer communication, greater self-understanding, and increased motivation.

His practice also addresses related issues such as communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety, and workplace stress. Sessions reflect a collaborative effort to identify goals and build skills that align with individual values and real-life demands.

Benigno conducts sessions in both English and Spanish and brings a steady, patient approach to the therapeutic process. He frames change as a courageous step and positions himself as a supportive partner in the journey toward more satisfying and resilient ways of living.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Benigno integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into his remote practice. CBT offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, and depression. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, which helps with stress, motivation, and finding purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will explore goals, preferences, and presenting concerns together with each client and adapt methods over time so the plan aligns with what matters most to the individual.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats allow clients to access therapy from wherever they are in California, making it easier to maintain regular appointments and apply new skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and career challenges, and depression, along with related areas like communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, and workplace issues.

What is the therapist's general approach and style?

The therapist combines practical skill-building with empathic listening, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person's needs and emphasizing respect, sensitivity, and collaboration.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

This clinician has 25 years of professional work experience in the field of therapy and counseling.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

The clinician is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential CA LMFT 44413 and practices in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and the therapist does not currently accept international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish