Therapist profile
Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline, MN Psychologist LP5835
Minnesota
Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline - Psychologist, Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsMN Psychologist LP5835
- LicensePsychologist, Minnesota / LP5835
- NPI1447656723
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- Attachment-informed methods
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
About Kara
Dr. Kara Richardson-Cline is a Minnesota psychologist (MN Psychologist LP5835) with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults on problems such as mood disorders, anxiety, grief, sleep difficulties, ADHD, addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, and life changes. Sessions are focused on what a person wants to change and how to get there.
She trained at the University of North Dakota, earning a masters degree and a PhD, and completed additional work in rural psychology. Her clinical background includes work in medical settings and supervising other mental health providers. These experiences shape a practical approach to common and complex problems.
Her therapeutic style blends client-centered work with attachment-informed ideas and cognitive-behavioral techniques. That means the conversation centers on the person's goals, while also looking at patterns in relationships and thoughts that keep problems going. Mindfulness and hypnotherapy are additional options she may draw on depending on the issue.
In sessions she helps people talk through specific concerns like anger, communication difficulties, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career transitions. She aims for clear steps clients can try between meetings, such as new ways of communicating or brief behavioral experiments to test different reactions.
Outside of clinical work she spends time outdoors and with her family and dogs. She mentions that dogs sometimes appear in video sessions. If you want to explore changes in how you manage anger or other stresses, she asks people to focus on concrete goals at the start of work together.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how past bonds influence current reactions. Online sessions can be used to notice those patterns and practice different ways of connecting in real situations. Client-Centered Therapy focuses the work on what the person wants to change and on listening to the person's goals; this helps shape session agendas and short-term tasks. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, offering concrete exercises to test new ways of responding to anger and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means reviewing what has and hasn’t worked, and adjusting techniques as the work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a workday, allow quicker check-ins, and let them practice skills in their usual environment. If you value shorter touchpoints or fewer disruptions to travel and family routines, mention that when you schedule so session structure can be discussed and arranged.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with attachment-informed ideas and cognitive behavioral techniques. Mindfulness and hypnotherapy are also part of her toolkit.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience and has worked in medical settings and supervised other mental health providers.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Minnesota psychologist with the credential listed as MN Psychologist LP5835 and is based in Minnesota.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, but confirm session options before booking.
What session formats does she use?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before scheduling.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and 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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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.