Benigno Quirarte, LMFT
Therapist in California
Benigno Quirarte is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of experience.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License44413
- NPI 1003945809
- Experience25+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
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About Benigno
Benigno Quirarte is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and career or confidence struggles. He uses a respectful, compassionate approach and adapts conversations to each person's needs.
He works in clear, straightforward language and aims to make therapy feel manageable. Sessions focus on everyday problems like workplace strain, panic attacks, social anxiety, and feeling isolated.
Background and approach
He also helps with relationship concerns, communication problems, and the emotional effects of divorce or separation. Benigno draws from several therapy styles to fit a client's situation. He blends attachment-based ideas about connection with skills from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Dialectical behavior therapy tools are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. Therapy with him centers on goals you set together. He helps people uncover life purpose, repair self-esteem, and handle guilt or shame.
Conversations are tailored to what matters most to the client, whether that means short-term coping strategies or broader changes. He offers sessions in English and Spanish for people located in California. Benigno aims to create a respectful space where clients can take steady steps toward a calmer, more confident life.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 44413 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1003945809 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Benigno lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Benigno names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How key therapy approaches work online
Attachment-based therapy looks at how connections shape feelings and behavior. Online sessions can use this approach to address trust, closeness, and patterns that repeat in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and practice, which often translates well to remote sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaboration helps ensure sessions focus on practical steps that fit daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversations and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or no camera is needed. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, progress updates, and between-session support. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family, and travel while keeping the focus on consistent progress.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Benigno commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and career challenges, plus related areas like panic, loneliness, and workplace issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a respectful, compassionate, and practical style, tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s needs and goals.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Benigno brings 25 years of professional work experience to his practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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