Dr. Mona Stribling

Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist practicing in Hawaii and Florida with 19 years of experience. She greets clients with warmth and a straightforward approach, creating space to talk and take steps forward. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate care for each person she meets.

Her work focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and coping with major life changes. She also gives attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, narcissism, panic attacks, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.

In session she takes a collaborative, flexible stance. She listens first, then helps set clear, goal-directed steps that build on each person’s strengths. That might include short-term problem solving or longer work with trauma-related concerns.

Dr. Stribling commonly draws on mindfulness practices to help people stay present and manage distress. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral methods, and solution-focused strategies to help clients make practical changes.

Her approach aims to empower people to process feelings, try new behaviors, and work toward more satisfying daily life. To start, she asks questions about what matters most to you and tailors the plan to match those priorities.

Mindfulness and practical therapy for online sessions

Dr. Stribling often uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and sensations without getting overwhelmed, which can be useful for anxiety and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she draws on; ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps even when uncomfortable feelings are present. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy techniques that emphasize listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as priorities change, and the therapist will discuss options so the plan feels manageable.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also be a good way to continue work when life changes make in-person visits difficult. Talk with the therapist when you schedule so you know which session formats are available and how they can fit into your routine.