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MN Psychologist LP5835

Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline, MN Psychologist LP5835

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Sleeping
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Kara

Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline is a licensed psychologist practicing in Minnesota with eight years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She trained through the University of North Dakota and has worked in medical settings where she supervised other mental health providers. Her background includes additional training in rural psychology, and she brings that breadth of experience to work with adults facing a wide range of concerns.

Dr. Richardson-Cline emphasizes collaborative care that aligns interventions with each person’s goals.

She blends client-centered practices with cognitive-behavioral and attachment-informed strategies, and she also draws from Internal Family Systems and hypnotherapy when these approaches serve a client’s needs. Her practice addresses common struggles such as anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, ADHD, addiction, trauma, relationship and parenting challenges, and career or life-transition issues.

Outside of clinical work she enjoys time outdoors and with her family and dogs, which occasionally appear during video sessions. She accepts international clients and offers multiple remote formats to fit varied schedules and preferences.

Integrative approaches for online therapy and flexibility



Internal Family Systems (IFS) focuses on understanding internal parts and how they relate to one another, helping people resolve inner conflicts and reduce patterns that contribute to anxiety, trauma responses, and self-criticism. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relational patterns and how they shape current relationships, supporting work on communication, trust, and emotional regulation in close connections.

Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adapts methods over time so treatment stays aligned with progress and changing needs.

Online care is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations. These formats allow consistent continuity of care and practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility limitations, while still using evidence-informed techniques in a virtual setting.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Dr. Richardson-Cline commonly address?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment-informed work, and other modalities to match individual goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience and has worked in medical settings as well as supervised other mental health providers.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is licensed as MN Psychologist LP5835 and practices in Minnesota.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people outside her state of practice.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSleeping disordersDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English