Hello, Iâm Dr. Oceana Free, a Licensed Therapist practicing in California providing therapy to adult individuals. I specialize in trauma, spirituality & womenâs issues, with a clinical focus on anxiety, depression, grief & heartbreak. I bring over 25 years of professional experience in the mental health field & hold both an LMFT & PhD. 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 welcome those who seek to unite their faith or spirituality as a companion to their therapy work. I work to empower clients with intentional, individualized care- while offering space for suffering to be held & transformed.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
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.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with primarily women who carry the impact of trauma, heartbreak & emotional fatigue, often while holding relationships, faith, family & responsibility together. Many of the women I work with are strong, capable & spiritual, yet feel overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected or quietly alone. This work is a good fit for those seeking insight & clarity, & a renewed sense that healing is possible.
Eclectic
I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, shaping the work around who you are rather than limiting it to a single model.
Faith based therapy
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.
Psychodynamic
This approach helps uncover patterns that influence present-day thoughts, emotions & relationships, allowing for greater understanding & lasting change.
8 ratings with written reviews
August 13, 2025
Dr. Oceana has made me feel hopeful and empowered since our first session. She is an active listener and has always made me feel safe.
June 26, 2025
I was genuinely impressed by Dr. Oceana Free's professionalism, authenticity, and solution-oriented approach. She creates a respectful, supportive space and brings real clarity and structure to her work and guided me through my needs. I deeply appreciate the experience and would confidently recommend her to others.
June 3, 2025
I have had 3-4 sessions with Dr.Oceana and I am feeling supported, heard and experiencing growth and self-improvement. Her approach is insightful, specifically tailored for me personally (which makes me feel very seen as she's not just using general terms and approaches), she is looking at you as an individual and what you personally need on your healing journey.