S.A.G.E. Holistic Health and Wellness Center

Jose Quirarte

MA, AMFT #143062

Life can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to make sense of who you are, where you come from, and how you want to move through the world. I am a queer, Latinx, second generation, immigrant, therapist with a passion for supporting BIPOC, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ folks navigate life’s challenges. I also enjoy working with couples, relationships, and poly structures of all kinds in supporting them through challenging relational issues. I offer both telehealth meetings for clients throughout California, and in-person sessions for my clients in a cozy office setting in Tustin, CA.

I believe that therapy is a human to human encounter, and my approach reflects that. I offer a grounded, humanistic, and empathetic approach to therapy that puts my clients in the expert seat about the things they want for their life. Life is chaotic and messy, but we don’t have to be perfect. I seek to accompany my clients through finding the best ways for them to navigate the chaos in a way that aligns with their values. 

Meet Jose

Through my personal and clinical experiences I have become familiar with the challenges BIPOC, immigrants, neurodivergent, and queer folks face, and I aspire to support these communities both inside and outside of the therapy room. As a result, therapy for me is not only a service I provide, but an opportunity for justice, liberation, and transformation.

My work is informed by my background in researching BIPOC history and feminist theory. I use this foundation to build therapeutic relationships rooted in helping clients reconnect with themselves and their inherent cultural and community-based knowledge.. Clients working with me can expect an empathetic but straight-forward therapist who supports them in both their own personal or relational growth, and in their liberation from oppressive systems of power. Outside of the therapy room, I am a giant nerd who enjoys anime, pokemon, World of Warcraft, movies, and spending time with my boyfriend.

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Trauma (Relational, Racial, Intergenerational)
  • LGBTQIA+ Issues and Challenges
  • Neurodivergent Challenges (ADHD & Autism
  • Immigrant Challenges (First & Second Generation)
  • Acculturation Issues
  • Family Dynamic Issues
  • Relational Conflict, Communication, and Repair

Credentials and Trainings

  • MA Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant University
  • PhD (in-progress) Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant University
  • Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #143062
  • EMDR Trained, Trauma Therapist Institute
  • EFIT Level 1 Trained, ICEEFT
  • Gender-Affirming Care Letters

How I Work

  • Experiential Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Collaborative and Narrative Practices
  • Liberation Psychology
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • The S.A.G.E. Method

Who I Work With

  • LGBTQIA+ and Queer Folks
  • BIPOC
  • Immigrants & Children of Immigrants
  • Adult Individuals
  • Families
  • Couples & Poly Relationships

Therapy With Me Feels Like

Therapy with me is a collaborative, experiential, and relational process. I first co-create a relationship with my clients based on understanding, empathy, and trust. Once we have established your goals, I will offer tailored therapeutic care utilizing evidence-based practices to support you in your growth. However, I will not pretend like I know the answer to all of life’s problems. Life can be messy and I am also just another messy person trying his best. I believe that all my clients have the wisdom and expertise to live lives that are meaningful for them, and therapy can be a collaborative dialogue that creates new perspectives, solutions, and opportunities for growth and transformation. 

Services + Fees

Mental Health Therapy: $150* per session

  • Individual Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • In-Person Sessions in Tustin, CA
  • Online Therapy for California Residents
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Sliding Scale Available*

*S.A.G.E. offers sliding scale fees determined upon your financial need. Please contact us to discuss your particular financial situation to determine the session fee.

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If you’re reading this and wondering whether therapy might be helpful, or whether I might be the right therapist for you, I invite you to reach out. There’s no right way to be human, and you don’t need to have anything figured out to begin therapy. Therapy can simply be an opportunity to show up as you are and to support you in figuring out how to live a life that is meaningful to you. I offer telehealth services throughout California as well as in-person sessions at S.A.G.E. Holistic Health & Wellness Center in Tustin, CA. If this feels like it could be a good fit, I’d be glad to connect and answer any questions you may have.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

– Maya Angelou

Wondering how it all works?

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Common Questions About Our Services

Absolutely. You don’t need to hit rock bottom to benefit from support. Many of our clients come in feeling “stuck,” overwhelmed, or just wanting a safe space to process life. If you’re curious — that’s enough.

We combine evidence-based therapy with holistic support like Reiki, spiritual care, and community education. As a nonprofit, we focus on healing — not hustling. You’re not just a number here.

Our holistic therapists are trained to hold space for you no matter where you fall on the spectrum of religion or spirituality – or absence of it. We have worked with a large number of folx who are recovering from spiritual abuse, religious trauma or who are having a faith crisis, but that doesn’t mean we have to even talk about spirituality/religion at all during your therapy sessions. If it’s important to you, we create the space for you to explore it in our work together.

It means we treat you as a whole person — not just a diagnosis. We look at mental health, emotional wellbeing, nervous system support, and a variety of other holistic approaches including consulting with your other holistic professional team members if you desire.

We currently accept insurance from:

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
Kaiser
Optum / United Healthcare

We’re committed to making care accessible. Our nonprofit model allows us to offer affordable session rates and sliding scale availability when possible.

We’ll help you match based on your needs, goals, and preferences. Our free 15-minute consult is designed to help you find the right fit — no pressure, no awkward guesswork.

Yes. That’s why we offer a free consult — a short, no-pressure call to ask questions and explore next steps together.

Our team works with anxiety, trauma, grief, identity shifts, burnout, relationship challenges, faith transitions, and more. You’re welcome here — whatever you’re facing.

Absolutely. We are a safe, affirming, and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.

Yes, we offer online sessions for clients across California. You can receive care from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

For scheduled sessions (such as mental health therapy or reiki sessions), we ask that you give us as much notice as possible, but at least 24 hours notice beforehand. Without 24 hour notice, you are charged the full rate of the session at your cash rate or $100 if using your insurance plan.
 
For classes, trainings or events, the cancellation / refund policy varies by program type and notice period. Please read the full policy here and let us know if you have any questions by completing our contact form.
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