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

Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist based in Hawaii with 19 years of professional experience. She holds state licenses as a psychologist in Hawaii (HI Psychologist PSY-2160) and Florida (FL Psychologist PY9891), indicating her formal credentialing in both states. Her practice focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges related to disability.

She combines a strengths-based, goal-directed orientation with flexibility and collaboration, tailoring each plan to reflect the client's unique circumstances and priorities. Clients work with her on a range of concerns including caregiver stress, relationship difficulties such as infidelity or non-monogamous arrangements, life transitions like divorce, issues around identity and gender dysphoria, and mood or panic-related disorders. She also provides support for veterans and those coping with post-traumatic stress.

Dr. Stribling approaches therapy with sensitivity, respect, and compassion, creating space for clients to process difficult emotions and take practical steps forward. Her practice emphasizes practical coping skills, clear communication, and attention to personal values and purpose. Reaching out for help is framed as a courageous first step, and she aims to support and empower clients as they move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches for online care with ACT, CBT, and client-centered work

Dr. Mona Stribling frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action guided by personal values. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and the emotional impacts of trauma or life change.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is often applied to symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disorders by teaching practical coping and problem-solving skills.

Client-centered therapy is another element of her work, emphasizing empathy, listening, and the client’s own capacity for growth. This approach supports those navigating grief, relationship challenges, identity questions, or caregiver stress by creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Stribling works together with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and immediate needs, and may blend techniques over time to support progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and reach licensed professionals from different locations. These options support consistent engagement, timely check-ins, and practical treatment that adapts to each client’s life circumstances.