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Dr. Mona Stribling

Dr. Mona Stribling, HI Psychologist PSY-2160, FL Psychologist PY9891

Therapist in Hawaii

Compassionate psychologist focused on practical steps

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  • Goal oriented
  • Strengths focused
  • Mindful approaches

About Mona

Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist practicing in Hawaii and Florida with 19 years of professional experience. She meets people where they are and helps them navigate hard moments like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to create a calm space for people to talk and take steps forward.

Dr. Stribling favors practical, goal-oriented work that focuses on strengths. She often uses solution-focused strategies alongside cognitive behavioral ideas to break problems into manageable steps. Mindfulness and acceptance-based tools also appear in sessions to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed.

In practice, sessions are collaborative. The therapist and client shape goals together and adjust plans as life changes. That can mean short-term skill-building for a specific problem or a longer path to process grief and trauma.

She also supports people facing caregiver stress, relationship struggles such as communication problems or infidelity, and identity-related challenges like gender dysphoria. Additional concerns addressed include panic attacks, mood disorders, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Sessions are offered in English. Dr. Stribling emphasizes empathy and flexibility and invites people to bring their real-life worries into the room. If someone is ready to try therapy, she works collaboratively to find practical next steps.

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How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Dr. Stribling draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice and accept uncomfortable thoughts while focusing on values-based action. ACT can be useful for mood and anxiety challenges because it emphasizes what matters most and small steps toward those values.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice different behaviors that reduce distress. CBT is commonly applied to depression, panic, and persistent anxiety by teaching concrete tools to change responses to thoughts and situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist partners with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. That collaboration means adjusting techniques and pacing so the plan feels manageable and relevant.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that learning CBT tools or practicing ACT exercises between meetings helps them apply strategies in everyday situations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Stribling work with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Other common areas include caregiver strain, communication problems, and panic attacks.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and solution-oriented. Sessions often focus on concrete steps and skills people can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 19 years of professional work experience as a psychologist. That experience informs practical strategies and flexible care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Hawaii Psychologist, HI Psychologist PSY-2160, and a Florida Psychologist, FL Psychologist PY9891, and practices in Hawaii.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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