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

Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist in Hawaii and Florida with 19 years of experience. She greets clients with warmth and straightforward care. She focuses on creating a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk and start moving forward.

Dr. Stribling works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and life adjustments. She also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, and issues like guilt, shame, and isolation. Veteran and Armed Forces issues, mood disorders, panic, and post-traumatic stress are also part of her focus.

Her style is goal-directed and solution-oriented. She leans on strengths and stays flexible to each person’s needs. Sessions are collaborative - the therapist and client build a plan together and adapt it over time.

She uses practical methods that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practice, Client-Centered therapy, and Solution-Focused strategies. That mix helps people learn coping skills, shift unhelpful patterns, and set realistic steps toward change.

Dr. Stribling invites clients to take the first step when they are ready. She emphasizes small, manageable goals and steady progress. Her approach aims to support people as they regain balance and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Approaches that guide online work and practical steps

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and it can be useful for depression, panic, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s experience and moves at their pace, offering empathy and support to help people process emotions and make choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Dr. Stribling works together with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. This collaborative process means approaches can be mixed or adjusted as sessions progress.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or between commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and options that do not require being on camera. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to find the session rhythm and format that best fit everyday routines and goals.