Dr. Mona Stribling

Dr. Mona Stribling is a Hawaii and Florida psychologist with 19 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Her practice also addresses life purpose and the practical fallout of major changes. Her approach is direct and goal-oriented. Sessions focus on identifying what feels stuck and trying concrete steps to change it. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and shift behavior that no longer serves them. Mindfulness techniques are introduced when clients want ways to steady their attention and reduce overwhelm. Solution-Focused methods are used to break big problems into smaller, testable actions. Client-Centered principles guide how she listens and responds so people feel heard while planning next steps. Dr. Stribling also works with issues that can complicate life direction, such as caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria concerns, and challenges related to military service. She addresses intense reactions like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and long-term mood struggles in practical terms. People who come when they feel uncertain about work, relationships, or purpose find sessions that balance skills practice with plainspoken conversation. The therapist helps set short-term goals and tracks small changes people can test between meetings. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Dr. Stribling draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and then experiment with different responses to reduce anxiety or low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Mindfulness practices are offered as short exercises to improve focus and calm in moments of overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. That discussion guides which methods are emphasized and what small steps to try between sessions, so the plan fits practical needs as well as personal aims.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals use these sessions to practice skills, review progress, and tailor exercises that map onto everyday life.