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Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline, MN Psychologist LP5835

Minnesota psychologist for trauma and mood disorders
  • Attachment-based therapy
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Works with international clients

About Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline

Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline is a licensed psychologist based in Minnesota with eight years of clinical experience. She holds the credential MN Psychologist LP5835, a Minnesota psychologist license. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, sleep difficulties, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Her additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment issues, avoidant personality, blended family concerns, body image, cancer, caregiver stress, chronic pain, illness and disability, co-morbidity, codependency, commitment issues, communication problems, and control issues. Clinically she uses an integrative, client-centered approach tailored to each person’s needs, drawing on attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

She provides services in English and works with international clients. She is not accepting new clients at this time.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSleeping disordersDepressionADHD

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline have?

Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline has 8 years of experience.

Is Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline a licensed therapist?

Yes, holds these credentials: MN Psychologist LP5835. License details: MN Psychologist LP5835.

In which languages does Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline located?

Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline is located in Minnesota.

How can I work with Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit for Clients?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine.

Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and clients may choose to switch therapists at any time if they would prefer a different fit.

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