Dr. Mona Stribling
Compassionate psychologist with practical tools
HI Psychologist PSY-2160, FL Psychologist PY9891 Hawaii
- Experience
- 19 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Mona
Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist practicing in Hawaii and Florida with 19 years of professional experience.
Background and approach
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and the challenges of coping with life changes, bringing a steady, experienced presence to each case. Her training includes approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused work, which she weaves into individualized plans.
Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while remaining practical and goal-directed. Dr.
Stribling favors a strengths-based, solution-oriented stance and collaborates with clients to tailor sessions and treatment plans to their distinct needs. She aims to create a supportive environment where people can process difficult emotions, explore options, and take concrete steps toward meaningful change.
Clients seeking support for issues like caregiver stress, communication difficulties, relationship ruptures, identity concerns, panic, PTSD symptoms, or struggles with life purpose will find an approach that combines empathy with clear strategies. She invites those ready to take the next step to engage in work focused on empowerment and better day-to-day functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. Stribling commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her clinical work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and panic, and to support coping with depression and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning skills to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action, which can be helpful for grief, trauma-related distress, and improving daily functioning.Finding the best approach is collaborative rather than fixed; she works with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Sessions are shaped by client input and aim to blend practical skill-building with compassionate support.
Online therapy with her includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic tools and feedback without geographic constraints, allowing clients to engage in meaningful work from their own environments.
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Experience
19+ years
Licensed
Florida, Hawaii
Languages
English