- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose support
About Mona
Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist in Hawaii and Florida with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also helps people coping with life changes and disability-related concerns.
Dr. Stribling uses clear, goal-focused methods in sessions. She leans on solution-focused work and cognitive behavioral strategies to help people identify small changes that affect day-to-day functioning. Mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas are part of the work when they suit a person's needs.
People come to her for help with caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and relationship challenges such as infidelity or non-monogamous arrangements. She also addresses issues tied to gender dysphoria, veteran and armed forces experiences, panic attacks, and persistent mood or panic symptoms.
Her way of working is collaborative and practical. Sessions aim to clarify what matters now, set short-term steps, and build skills people can use between meetings. She talks through concrete strategies rather than abstract theories.
Location influences billing and scheduling, so sessions may vary by state. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
To begin, people complete an intake questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the service's matching and booking system. The psychologist notes that the subscription system used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then identify actions that align with their values. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that maintain distress. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and creating space for a person's own goals to guide the work, which can be helpful when someone is sorting through major life changes or grief.Picking the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on a client's goals, needs, and what feels most useful. The decision about which tools to use is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they reduce travel, make it easier to fit care into a busy day, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist's use of solution-focused and behavioral strategies adapts well to remote conversations and practical homework between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida, Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief as primary concerns. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, relationship conflicts, gender dysphoria, and life purpose questions.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is collaborative and goal-directed, using solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques. Mindfulness and acceptance-based methods are included when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Hawaii Psychologist, credential HI Psychologist PSY-2160, and a Florida Psychologist, credential FL Psychologist PY9891, and practices from Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should check location-specific fees.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.