260 Newport Center Drive, Suite #423, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Connected & Authentic Living

Hi! I’m a Heart-Centered Therapist, dream specialist, and author based in Newport Beach. I specialize in Connected and Authentic Living. I support individuals who struggle with self-doubt to deepen their inner connection, feel good enough, and lead more authentic, connected, and purposeful lives.

Anna-Karin Bjorklund, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #134309

Authenticity, Connection, Self-Worth, Creativity, Purpose

Are you experiencing disconnection, self-doubt, and a lack of direction? Do you feel exhausted from high expectations or from constantly seeking approval? Or do you feel like you don’t quite recognize yourself lately?

In times of uncertainty, life transitions, and stress, you may feel like you’re failing, no matter how hard you try. When underlying anxiety takes hold, it can even feel like you’re stuck. I support individuals who struggle with self-doubt to deepen their inner connection, feel good enough, and lead more authentic, connected, and purposeful lives. Many of my clients are visionary professionals, deep-feeling creatives, and compassionate mothers who tell me they feel anxious, don’t feel good enough, don’t quite feel like themselves, or have lost their creative spark. I specialize in helping clients who navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and low self-worth.

As your therapist, I listen to you. I listen carefully to who you are, what you feel—and most importantly, how you'd like to feel. I help guide you here and now—as you listen to your inner wisdom, embrace your dreams and unconscious patterns, practice self-compassion, transform limiting beliefs, process traumatic events, and relax with soothing breathing practices.

My private, confidential office is located in the vibrant heart of Fashion Island in Newport Beach. It’s easily accessible with ample parking. I also meet with clients virtually throughout California.

260 Newport Center Drive, Suite #423, Newport Beach, CA 92660

I specialize in helping individuals navigate:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Grief

  • Low Self-Worth

  • Low Creativity

  • A Lack of Purpose & Direction

  • Life Transitions, Career Challenges, and Relationship Transitions

I invite you to gently embrace a more heart-centered life grounded in self-compassion, authenticity, and inner balance—and remember that you matter.

My approach is compassionate and present, integrating psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, Jungian-informed dreamwork, HeartMath, meditation, and mindfulness. I help you listen to your inner caring voice, guiding you to remember your inner peace. If you wish to invite spirituality, I create space for you to embrace your faith.

I invite you to schedule a free consultation call where we can have a heart-centered conversation and explore if we are a good fit, and if therapy feels right for you.

I specialize in working with clients ages 18-64.

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Are you a Dreamer?

Got creativity on the mind?

Seeking help isn’t a sign of weakness - it demonstrates your courage to honor your true story.

By exploring what may be weighing you down, you create room to reconnect with what brings you joy, meaning, and fulfillment. With both EMDR, visualization practices, and dreamwork, it is not uncommon for clients to report feeling more creative and inspired.

Honor Your True Story

Memberships and affiliations

  • 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.

    ~Anna-Karin Bjorklund

  • I invite you to build a practice of re-centering yourself, as you connect deeper on your path of authentic and heart-centered living.

    ~Anna-Karin Bjorklund

  • Healing can come from many places, most importantly from your own heart.

    Anna-Karin Bjorklund