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HI Psychologist PSY-2160, FL Psychologist PY9891

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

  • Experience19 years
  • LocationHawaii
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Mona

Dr. Mona Stribling is a licensed psychologist practicing in Hawaii with 19 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She holds licensure in both Hawaii (HI Psychologist PSY-2160) and Florida (FL Psychologist PY9891) and brings a collaborative, strengths-based perspective to work with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Her clinical background includes trauma-informed methods and a focus on helping clients navigate life transitions and coping challenges.

Her style blends solution-oriented, goal-directed work with client-centered care, allowing treatment plans to be tailored to each person's priorities and pace. She also integrates evidence-based techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems to address mood concerns, panic, post-traumatic stress, and relational stressors such as communication problems, infidelity, and separation.

Dr. Stribling pays attention to issues that often accompany mental health struggles - guilt and shame, isolation, caregiver stress, and questions of life purpose - and supports clients as they process emotions and build practical coping skills.

Respectful and flexible in session, she aims to create an empathetic space where goals are clarified and gradual progress is supported. Prospective clients in Hawaii can expect an informed, collaborative partner to help them identify next steps and develop strategies that fit their daily life.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as made up of different parts that hold emotions, memories, and roles; through gentle exploration, it helps people understand internal conflicts and develop compassion for difficult feelings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for accepting difficult thoughts while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action, often supporting work with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and the client’s own capacity to find direction and solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Stribling works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, blending different styles as treatment goals evolve to support coping, symptom relief, and clearer decision-making.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or geographic constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent sessions and to practice therapeutic skills between appointments while meeting with a licensed professional from wherever is most convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Stribling address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, communication problems, and self-love.
What is her general therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using solution-oriented and strengths-based methods to tailor treatment plans to each person's goals and preferences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and life transition concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as a psychologist in Hawaii (HI Psychologist PSY-2160) and Florida (FL Psychologist PY9891) and practices from Hawaii.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled for her services?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Florida, Hawaii

Languages

English