- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Mona
Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist in Hawaii and Florida with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Her practice also lists caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and related concerns.
She takes a practical, collaborative approach. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Techniques come from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. Sessions are guided by what the person needs in the moment rather than a fixed script.
Mona describes her style as flexible and strengths-oriented. She helps people notice what already works for them and build on it. Therapy can include talking through painful memories, learning new ways to respond to triggers, and practicing brief exercises between sessions.
Her background across two state licenses informs how she supports people experiencing life transitions. She draws on nearly two decades of practice to offer straightforward tools for managing mood, panic, or persistent worry. Work often addresses relationship strain, loneliness, or the fallout after infidelity or separation.
People who bring guilt or shame will find a focus on understanding those feelings and on practical steps to reduce their day-to-day impact. Dr. Stribling asks questions, listens for patterns, and helps set concrete targets to test different responses. Those who prefer clear, goal-focused work tend to find this approach useful.
How Dr. Stribling uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that matter. It can be useful for anxiety, persistent guilt, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into parts you can change, with small practice tasks between sessions to test new patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches short attention practices that reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress or shame.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what fits. That collaborative process helps identify which tools help most for a person’s particular concerns and day-to-day routines.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel, and they often allow for shorter check-ins, quieter surroundings, or not being on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals can use these practical arrangements to keep work consistent with life demands.
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 help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, and loneliness.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Her work focuses on identifying how guilt or shame shows up day to day and testing small, practical steps to reduce their impact rather than offering quick fixes.
What is her professional background?
She has 19 years of clinical experience and holds psychologist licenses in Hawaii and Florida.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices from Hawaii and is licensed as a HI Psychologist PSY-2160 and FL Psychologist PY9891.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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