About Mona
Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist practicing in Hawaii and Florida with 19 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief.
Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping people take small steps that lead to real change. She creates a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk and sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions are collaborative - she listens first, then helps set clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
Treatment plans are flexible and shaped around the person's needs and priorities. Her work often uses solution-focused strategies and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people tolerate strong feelings and act in line with their values.
These methods are used in a straightforward way during sessions and in between-session practice. Dr. Stribling also addresses issues that tie into emotional stress, such as caregiver strain, communication problems, divorce and separation, or feelings of isolation.
She supports people working through questions about life purpose, self-worth, and complex relationship arrangements. People who choose her tend to want a practical plan plus emotional support. She works with each person at their pace, breaking concerns into manageable steps and tracking progress along the way.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. Stribling uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that are easy to apply online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that increase anxiety and then practicing new, more helpful responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people accept difficult feelings while taking actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and build a more meaningful routine.She also uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches to create a calm, listening space during sessions. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process - she works with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and preferences. That means sessions are tailored and adjusted as needs change, and the plan is revisited together.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and practice skills together in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing tracking, brief coaching, or check-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
Also listed
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- Florida, Hawaii
- Languages
- English
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