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

Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist practicing in Hawaii and Florida with 19 years of experience. She greets clients warmly and creates a respectful space where people can talk, feel, and begin to move forward. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Her approach is collaborative and practical. She uses solution-focused and goal-directed work alongside strength-based ideas to help people find what works for them. Sessions focus on steps people can try between meetings and on building skills that fit daily life. Dr. Stribling draws on several approaches depending on each person’s needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with anxious thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness-based methods are offered for grounding and managing overwhelming emotions. She aims to tailor treatment plans to each person’s goals and circumstances. This can include short-term problem solving or longer work going deeper into past events like loss or trauma. She emphasizes flexibility and keeps the process collaborative so clients help steer the work. Reaching out is a big step, and Dr. Stribling frames that as part of the change process. She offers respectful, compassionate care to help people gain skills, reduce distress, and take clearer steps toward a more fulfilling life.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that bring life meaning, which can help with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related avoidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. CBT breaks big problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for mood and panic control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will suggest methods that match those needs. That planning is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Different formats can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work around a lunch break, and phone sessions may use less bandwidth than video. Licensed professionals can help arrange a rhythm and structure that fit your routine and goals.