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

Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist with 19 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and related life changes. She holds psychology licenses in Hawaii and Florida - HI Psychologist PSY-2160 and FL Psychologist PY9891 - indicating formal training and state-level professional authorization to provide psychological services in those states.

She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, offering a space where clients can talk through difficult feelings, process experiences, and take practical steps forward. Her work is often solution-oriented, goal-directed, and strengths-based, and she maintains flexibility and collaboration when designing treatment plans. Together with each person she supports, she tailors sessions to meet unique needs and goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Dr. Stribling’s clinical interests include caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, narcissism, panic disorder and panic attacks, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, post-traumatic stress, and self-love. She emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside exploration of meaning and strengths to help people move toward a more fulfilling life.

Applying ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Care Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and persistent avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood disorders. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration so clients can explore their experiences and build self-understanding and self-compassion.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Stribling works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts those approaches over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and ongoing contact can include live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access consistent support from a therapist who can tailor care to the individual’s circumstances.