About Kara
Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline is a Minnesota psychologist with eight years of professional experience. She earned her PhD and master's degree from the University of North Dakota and holds the credential MN Psychologist LP5835. She has worked in medical settings and has experience supervising other mental health providers.
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, and addiction concerns. She also supports those coping with ADHD, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, and major life changes. Her practice includes work related to trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and a range of attachment and caregiving issues.
Her clinical style is practical and client-centered. She adapts interventions to match what each person wants to change. That means sessions focus on the client’s goals and use techniques that feel useful in day-to-day life.
Dr. Richardson-Cline blends approaches including attachment-focused work, cognitive-behavioral methods, mindfulness, and elements of hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing. She has experience with medical and behavioral health intersections and draws on that background when health issues affect mood or functioning.
Outside of work she enjoys time outdoors and with her family and dogs, who may occasionally appear on video calls. She welcomes people seeking growth and aims to help them take practical steps toward their goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections affect present behavior. Online sessions can use conversation and reflective exercises to name those patterns and try new ways of relating. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In virtual sessions this often means setting clear goals, doing short between-session experiments, and reviewing results together.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. Over the first few sessions she will check what helps and adapt the plan based on the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets the therapist use worksheets, guided mindfulness exercises, and practical homework that people can try between sessions to make steady progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, ADHD, addictions, trauma, relationship and communication issues, parenting strain, and related areas such as caregiver stress and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, adapting techniques to match each person’s goals and daily life. Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings.
What is her experience and background?
She has eight years of experience, earned a master’s degree and PhD from the University of North Dakota, has worked in medical settings, and has supervised other mental health providers.
Where is she licensed and located?
She practices in Minnesota and holds the credential MN Psychologist LP5835.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your situation.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.