Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline

Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline is a Minnesota psychologist with eight years of clinical experience. She holds the credential MN Psychologist LP5835 and focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, sleep trouble, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related concerns. She aims to match care to what each person wants to change and works collaboratively on realistic goals.

Her background includes graduate degrees and a PhD from the University of North Dakota and additional training in rural psychology. She has practiced in medical settings and has supervised other mental health providers. That variety shaped a practical, problem-focused style that values clear steps and steady progress.

In sessions she blends approaches rather than following one method. She draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurts are central, uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns, and applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses client-centered techniques to keep the session grounded in the client’s priorities.

Dr. Richardson-Cline adapts methods to fit the person - for example, combining behavioral strategies for sleep with mindful techniques for stress. She may include hypnotherapy or motivational interviewing when they fit a client’s goals. Her aim is practical change, such as better sleep, reduced anxiety, or clearer communication.

Outside work she enjoys nature time and caring for her two dogs, who sometimes appear on video sessions. She welcomes working with people who want steady, collaborative help making changes in daily life.

How therapy methods translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing past traumatic events so they cause less daily distress. It often includes grounding and paced exposure techniques to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it helps people notice and adjust those patterns to feel more secure. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and introduces practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then choose or combine methods that fit. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which tools to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes consistent weekly work more feasible for people who live far from a clinic or have caregiving or work schedules that limit travel. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively online, adapting exercises and homework for remote sessions.