- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and attachment
- Mindfulness techniques
About Kara
Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline is a Minnesota psychologist (MN Psychologist LP5835) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, and career or life transitions. She also lists additional focus areas like attachment and caregiver stress.
Her approach centers on matching treatment to what a person wants to change. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral and attachment-based ideas to help people notice patterns, try new strategies, and practice different ways of relating. She also offers mindfulness techniques and hypnotherapy when those fit a person’s goals.
In past roles she has worked in medical settings and supervised other mental health providers. That background informs her work with people managing health, chronic illness, or caregiving responsibilities. She trained at the University of North Dakota for both her master’s degree and PhD and completed additional training in Rural Psychology.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. People can expect conversations about how thoughts, behaviors, and relationships interact, and concrete tools to try between sessions. She notes that treatment starts with deciding what the client wants to change and then picking approaches that fit those goals.
Outside of work she spends time with family and her two dogs, and enjoys being outdoors. She has experience supporting people through major life changes and the everyday pressures of young adulthood, such as starting careers, managing money, and shifting relationships.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships. It looks at how early and current relationships affect trust, communication, and feeling safe with others, which can help with relationship stress and attachment issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes by practicing specific strategies between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and reduces reactivity. Simple breathing and grounding exercises can help with stress, emotional overwhelm, and improving sleep routines.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most useful for their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a fixed plan.
Confirm which online session formats are offered before you book, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around college, work, or caregiving by removing travel and shortening transitions between commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or allow sessions without video when bandwidth is limited. These practical options help therapy fit into everyday life rather than replacing in-person care.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, addictions, trauma and many life-change issues including career and relationship challenges.
How would she approach my problems?
She uses a client-centered, integrated approach combining attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and sometimes hypnotherapy to match what you want to change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and experience working in medical settings and supervising other mental health providers.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Minnesota psychologist listed as MN Psychologist LP5835 and practices from Minnesota.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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