- client-centered approach
- goal-focused sessions
- 19 years experience
About Mona
Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist practicing in Hawaii and Florida with 19 years of experience. She greets clients warmly and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can talk, feel, and take steps forward.
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and life changes. She also works with concerns such as caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, shame and guilt, and issues related to military service and mood disorders.
Dr. Stribling favors practical, goal-focused work. Sessions are collaborative and flexible, and she draws on approaches that emphasize clients' strengths and solutions. That often means setting small, reachable goals and checking progress together.
Her clinical approach includes Client-Centered Therapy alongside tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work. In session she listens first, then helps people try approaches that fit their goals and values.
Reaching out for help can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage. Dr. Stribling aims to support and empower each person as they move toward clearer choices and a more satisfying everyday life. To begin, follow the site's steps to match with a therapist and schedule a time that works.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship, allowing clients to lead where discussions go and to feel understood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then suggest methods to try. Clients and therapist check in and adapt the plan as needed so the approach fits the person's life and aims.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Many people find that video or phone sessions let them maintain continuity of care and practice tools between meetings while keeping therapy manageable alongside daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Florida, Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dr. Stribling address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative, flexible, and strengths-focused. Sessions tend to be solution-oriented and goal-directed, with attention to what feels practical for the client.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working as a psychologist across a range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She is listed as a Hawaii Psychologist (HI Psychologist PSY-2160) and a Florida Psychologist (FL Psychologist PY9891), and her practice is based in Hawaii.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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