I am a licensed therapist in California with three years of clinical experience and over a decade of prior work in addiction recovery. I specialize in supporting individuals facing challenges related to relationships, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and life transitions.
My therapeutic approach is direct, experiential, humanistic, and grounded in authenticity. I strive to create an open, safe, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I take an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from various modalities based on each person’s unique needs—because I believe there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing.
At the core of my work is the belief that you are the expert on your life. My role is to walk beside you as a guide, helping you discover clarity, resilience, and meaningful change. Seeking support takes courage, and I’m here to honor that by supporting and empowering you on your journey toward a more fulfilling life.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
CA LMFT 155858
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Dr. Octavia Macklin is very understanding and provides professional feedback. I felt very comfortable with our session each time .
Written on Nov 15, 2025 after therapy with Octavia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coaching
She is very easy to talk to and comes at things in a real and practical way. Honest and blunt which is perfect for me. So glad to have found her!
Written on Sep 04, 2025 after therapy with Octavia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd