Kelly Sullivan Walden

Kelly Sullivan Walden, widely known as Doctor Dream, is a dream expert, international bestselling author, certified clinical hypnotherapist, interfaith minister, and speaker specializing in dream interpretation and personal transformation. Walden has authored 10 books, including titles such as "I Had the Strangest Dream," "It's All in Your Dreams," "Dreaming Heaven," and "The Love, Sex & Relationship Dream Dictionary," as well as contributions to the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. Her book "Dreamifesting: Harnessing the Power of Your Dreams to Create the Life You Desire" was published by St. Martin's Essentials. Walden's five-step process—Declaration, Remembrance, Embodiment, Activation, Mastermind—guides readers in dream analysis and understanding the language of dreams.

Walden earned her master's and doctorate in ministry from The New Seminary in New York. Her expertise has been featured on national talk shows, including "The Dr. Oz Show," "The Ricki Lake Show," "The Real," "Bethenny," Huffington Post Live, Coast to Coast AM, and FOX News. She has interpreted dreams for public figures such as Doctor Oz, Jenny McCarthy, Ricki Lake, Topher Grace, Logan Paul, George Noory, Maria Menounos, Brooke Burke, and cast members from the Housewives of New York and Orange County, as well as hosts of Hallmark's Home & Family. Walden also co-hosts UK Health Radio's "The Healing Power of Your Dreams."

Her work extends into personal growth and resilience, as seen in "A Crisis Is a Terrible Thing to Waste," where she shares her experiences with therapy, spiritual practices, and overcoming adversity. The book received recognition from Woman's World, Aspire Magazine, the New York City Big Book Award, the Royal Dragonfly Award, and was a finalist for the American Literary Book Award.

Walden is the founder of The Dream Project, now CHIME IN (The CHange Is Me International), a youth-driven initiative supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by empowering young leaders ages 5 to 25. She also leads DreamWork Practitioner Training, an online professional development program for those seeking to integrate dream work into their careers. Walden's approach synthesizes psychological and spiritual systems, offering holistic coaching for individuals and organizations interested in dream analysis, hypnotherapy, and personal development.