Meet Anna Karin

“It is in the groundless moments we grow the most, if we are brave enough to stay aware, experience, and allow for what is emerging to unfold and evolve.”

Thank you for being here! Like so many of us, my path has taken me through challenging times of learning to experience peace, trust, and joy despite - or perhaps better said - through - uncertainty. It is in those groundless moments that we grow the most, that is of course, if we are brave enough to stay aware, experience, and allow for what is emerging to unfold and evolve. My path has included compassionately building deep self-worth and moving from fear-based anxiety, perfectionism, and constant need for approval.

Becoming a therapist was not a straightforward journey for me, but from a higher perspective, it was a transformational journey of emotional and spiritual growth, a journey that continues to unfold and helps me get deeper into my heart, and into my beingness.

Over the years I have lived in five countries. I started my professional career with many years as an executive in the aviation industry. After a spiritual trip to India, I felt called to nurture my inner connection, which led me to pursue studies in the holistic healing field, including deep explorations in dreamwork with master studies in psychology.

I’ve worked as a therapist in many different settings. When working at treatment centers in the fields of substance use, mental health, and first responder wellness, I was incredibly touched by the high prevalence of trauma and suffering, which led me to pursue training in EMDR. EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a unique healing tool developed by Francine Shapiro, PhD. It helps clients process stuck traumatic memories while simultaneously focusing on external stimulation in the present moment, transforming negative beliefs, and integrating new associations for information processing. Read more about EMDR here.

In my therapy practice, I integrate EMDR therapy for trauma reprocessing and invite an eclectic blend of humanistic modalities, dream therapy, yoga practices, and Buddhist philosophy for mindful observation, self-awareness, compassion, and authentic living.

Welcome to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore if I’m a good fit for you, and discuss your goals and service options.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, LMFT #134309, a member of EMDRIA, and a Registered Yoga Teacher, E-RYT500 with Yoga Alliance, 227018.

ANNA KARIN BJÖRKLUND

Anna Karin Björklund is an author and an EMDR-trained licensed marriage and family therapist. A teacher of dreams, awareness, and compassion, she guides clients on paths of deeper connection, trauma reprocessing, transformational healing, higher awareness, clarity, authenticity, love, and kindness.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, LMFT #134309

Bio

Anna Karin Björklund, M.A., LMFT, is a published author, a psychotherapist, and a teacher of dreams, awareness, and heart-centered living. She is past Board Chair of The International Association for the Study of Dreams, IASD, and is also a past dream specialist with Miraval Life in Balance Spa. She holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a bachelor’s degree in tourism management. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California, LMFT#134309, a trained EMDR therapist, a certified Heartmath provider, a certified yoga teacher, E-RYT500, a continuing CE provider, YACEP, and a certified reiki master.

She is the author of three books on dreams and soul growth. Often featured in the media, she has appeared on Steve Harvey (NBC), Face the Truth (CBS), and Fox & Friends Weekend (Fox), and been featured on goop.com, mindbodygreen, and in magazines such as Orange Coast, Marie Claire UK, Money, Women’s Running, OMTimes, Dreamtime, and Yours.

She has lived in five countries and has a background as an international aviation executive and journalist. After nearly two decades of experience in the healing field - as a dream specialist, therapist, coach, and meditation teacher, she has developed a deep appreciation for holistic wellness, healing from trauma, self-inquiry, living from the heart, and walking on a path of compassion and higher awareness. She guides clients on paths of deeper connection, trauma reprocessing, transformational healing, higher awareness, clarity, authenticity, love, and kindness, and also holds inspirational training seminars where she works collaboratively with participants on illuminating inner explorations.

She has extensive experience working in substance use treatment facilities (RTC, PHP, IOP), mental health programs, and holistic healing centers. Most recently, she helped first transponders reprocess nightmares and other trauma-related symptoms at a treatment center in Orange County, California.

Her inspiration is to help all of us to listen more deeply, abide in peace, practice more understanding, experience joy and infinite compassion, and live from a place of heart-centered awareness.

Author of three books:

  • Dream and Believe: The Celestial Art of Creating in Soul Alignment (Sunbury Press/Ars Metaphysica, 2020)

  • The Dream Alchemist: A Woman’s Search for Love, Bliss, and Freedom across India, Time and Dreams (Sunbury Press/Ars Metaphysica, 2017)

  • Dream Guidance: Interpret Your Dreams and Create the Life You Desire (2012 Crystal Souls /2021 Sunbury Press/Ars Metaphysica).

Master of arts degree in counseling psychology from Argosy University, Orange, CA.

Bachelor of arts degree in tourism management from University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Master of science degree from American Institute of Holistic Theology

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #134309 with Board of Behavioral Sciences, California

Registered Yoga Teacher, E-RYT500 with Yoga Alliance

Certified Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath Practitioner

EMDR Trained

Certified Reiki Master

Certificate in Neurobiology of Attachment with the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine

Credentials

In the Media

Living in Loving Awareness