- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive-behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Kara
Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline is a Minnesota psychologist with eight years of clinical experience. She holds the credential MN Psychologist LP5835 and works with people who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anger, and self-esteem issues.
She approaches care with a practical focus on what a person wants to change. Sessions emphasize helping clients manage mood and anxiety, cope with life transitions, and adapt to medical or caregiving challenges. She draws on attachment ideas and cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside client-centered conversations.
Her background includes work in medical settings and supervision of other mental health providers. She completed graduate training at the University of North Dakota and has additional preparation in rural psychology. That mix of settings informs a straightforward clinical style rooted in real-world problems.
In session she aims to match interventions to each person’s goals. That can mean learning specific skills to manage anger or anxiety, talking through relationship patterns, or practicing mindfulness and habit changes to improve sleep and daily functioning.
Outside work she spends time with her family and two dogs, and enjoys being outdoors. She accepts clients who live outside the United States and conducts work in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-based work focuses on how early and current relationships shape reactions and trust. In online sessions this can mean talking through relationship patterns, noticing how anger or withdrawal shows up, and trying new ways of responding in everyday interactions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills such as spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative behaviors to reduce anger, anxiety, or mood symptoms.
Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus. These exercises are short and can be practiced between sessions to help manage strong emotions and frustration.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on how things are progressing. That collaborative plan guides which techniques are used and how sessions are structured.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing brief check-ins on a lunch break, or enabling sessions when scheduling would otherwise be difficult. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday routines without promising a particular outcome.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered, integrated approach that combines attachment-informed ideas, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and conversational work to address practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in clinical and medical settings and has supervised other mental health providers.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Minnesota psychologist, credential MN Psychologist LP5835, and is based in Minnesota.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Yes. She accepts international clients and offers services in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.