- Client-centered focus
- Attachment-informed care
- Practical skill building
About Kara
Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline is a Minnesota-licensed psychologist (MN Psychologist LP5835) with eight years of professional experience. She guides people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addiction concerns, and other life challenges. She aims to match treatment to what each person wants to change and supports practical steps toward those goals.
Dr. Richardson-Cline blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and attachment-focused ideas. Sessions focus on clear, doable strategies for mood and anxiety, improving sleep, coping with medical or caregiving strain, and managing relationship or communication struggles. She also addresses issues connected to adoption and foster care as part of broader concerns a person brings.
Her background includes graduate degrees from the University of North Dakota and additional training in rural psychology. She has worked in medical settings and has supervised other mental health providers, which shapes a practical, team-minded approach to care.
In sessions she keeps the focus on what the client wants to change, using conversational, down-to-earth language. People can expect collaborative goal-setting, skills practice, and attention to how patterns of attachment and thinking affect daily life.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys time outdoors, family moments, and her two dogs, who may occasionally appear during video sessions. She looks forward to helping people make steady progress toward the changes they want.
How online sessions use attachment and skills-focused work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns show up in adult connections. It helps people notice repeating dynamics and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers clear exercises to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and improve sleep.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they pick strategies that fit the client’s situation and adjust those strategies as progress is made.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue care while managing medical concerns, caregiving duties, or relocation. The focus in remote sessions stays on practical skills, attachment patterns, and steps you can try between appointments to move toward your goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, ADHD concerns, addictions, and many life changes such as career strain or caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment-informed approaches to address thinking patterns and relationship dynamics.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has eight years of experience and has worked in medical settings while supervising other mental health providers.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Minnesota Psychologist (MN Psychologist LP5835) practicing from Minnesota.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
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 together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.