Licensed to practice in California. Specializes in Spirituality, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and 7 more.
Often rebooked
Hello, I’m Dr. Oceana Free, PhD, LMFT, with 25 years of experience working in mental health, providing therapy to adult individuals in California. I specialize in trauma, spirituality & women’s issues, with a clinical focus on grief, heartbreak & life transitions. My work welcomes spirituality & faith for those who wish to bring their Christian or Catholic beliefs as a companion to the therapy process. My work is depth-oriented & integrative, drawing from psychodynamic & faith-based approaches to support meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy works best when it is grounded in respect, dignity & compassion, honoring your values, culture & faith. I work to empower clients with intentional, individualized care- while offering space for suffering to be held & transformed.
In our first session, we'll begin with a conversation about what has brought you to therapy & what you are currently struggling with, along with time for any questions you may have. This initial meeting allows us to determine whether working together feels like a good fit & to establish a direction for our work. You can expect a calm place where your experience is met with care, discernment & room to set down what you've been carrying.
My greatest strengths are rooted in authentic empathy for those who have or currently struggle and suffer. With over 25 years of experience working in diverse communities, I have walked alongside people through loss, hardship & seasons that ask more of them than they expected to give. Therapy with me is direct, thoughtful & respectful of your lived experience. My faith informs the presence & hope I bring to my work with clients.
I work with individuals who carry the impact of trauma, heartbreak & emotional fatigue, often while holding relationships, faith, family & responsibility together. Many of the people I work with are strong, capable & spiritual, yet feel overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected or quietly alone. Some of the people I work with also value their Christian or Catholic faith & appreciate having a place where that part of their life can be respected and thoughtfully included in the healing process. This work is a good fit for those seeking insight & clarity & a renewed sense that healing is possible.
I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, shaping the work around who you are rather than limiting it to a single model.
When desired, therapy may be guided by your faith or spiritual perspective- including Christian or Catholic traditions- in a way that is respectful & client-led.
This approach helps uncover patterns that influence present-day thoughts, emotions & relationships, allowing for greater understanding & lasting change.
21 ratings with written reviews
August 6, 2026
I really find my sessions useful with Dr Oceana she is very driven and a huge motivator to help assist you in making the scary changes you dont want to make, but know you need to. I feel more proud of myself since Ive started my sessions with her. Excited to continue my journey.
August 4, 2026
Dr. Oceana Free is very compassionate.. Her compassion is present in everything she does.. She is highly intelligent and it is demonstrated in every act she does.. She has a heart of gold.. I am greatly looking forward to working with her.
August 3, 2026
Dr Oceana creates a warm and welcoming environment where I feel heard. She is thoughtful and intentional with her words, and I appreciate that she doesn't rush to give advice or make assumptions. Her approach is compassionate, understanding and direct, which really resonates with me. She has a way of asking the right questions that encourages meaningful reflection. I leave each session feeling understood, supported and with a clearer perspective. I highly recommend her.