Benigno Quirarte, LMFT
Experienced therapist helping people change their stories
Details
| Name | Benigno Quirarte |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Benigno
Benigno Quirarte is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career hurdles, and depression. He speaks English and Spanish and tailors conversations to each person's needs.
Benigno aims for straightforward, respectful work in sessions. He listens first, then helps people name patterns that cause pain. Together they set small, doable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier moods.
Background and approach
His background includes long clinical experience helping people who struggle with communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace issues. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, panic attacks, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Benigno draws on a mix of approaches to meet different needs.
He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult stories and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts. He often incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas when those fit the goals. Sessions are shaped around what a person wants to accomplish.
Benigno aims to create a calm pace and clear next steps. He encourages people to try small changes between sessions and to notice the effects over time.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Benigno works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Benigno among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Benigno directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Benigno directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Benigno uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the stories that hold them back. He helps clients rewrite those stories in ways that open up new choices and clearer self-understanding.He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, which focuses on helping people accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. That approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and making consistent life changes.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Benigno invites clients to test approaches and decides together which tools fit their goals and daily life. This collaborative process means plans change as needed based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send notes or check in between sessions and can fit into a busy schedule.
These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family responsibilities, and travel while still working with a licensed professional to address stress, anxiety, relationships, and life direction.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Benigno commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, panic attacks, and workplace issues.
What is his therapy style like?
Benigno takes a respectful, down-to-earth approach. He listens first, then helps clients name patterns and tries practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care in California.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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