- Relationship focus
- Trauma experience
- Practical skills
About Harold
Harold "Lanny" Monson is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of practice. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or powerless. Many who seek him out bring relationship, family, parenting, or addiction concerns, along with anxiety, depression, grief, and codependency issues.
He works in a straightforward way that aims to restore a person's sense of agency. Sessions often focus on understanding motivations, shifting patterns of behavior, and building practical skills for daily life. Lanny draws on his own theory called "Displaced Power" to help people move toward what he calls "the power within."
Over his career he has worked with people affected by sexual and physical trauma and with those dealing with substance use problems. He has experience with ADHD, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and autistic spectrum issues. He has also spent time supporting LGBTQ+ people and people of color in contexts where they faced unfair treatment.
Lanny's background includes roles on a secured military base, long-term volunteer work inside correctional facilities, and work with domestic violence survivors and offenders. He brings that breadth of experience into sessions while keeping the focus on the individual in front of him.
He earned a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University, a Master of Science in Family and Human Development from Utah State University, and a Post-Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. He holds LMFT licensure and supervises other clinicians. His practice is called "The Power Within."
How his approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the person's experience so they feel understood and can find their own direction; it helps when someone needs a steady, accepting presence to work through tough choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises and present-moment skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which can help with stress, anger, and compulsive habits.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first conversations. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. Sessions often blend listening, cognitive strategies, and mindfulness practices so people can test what helps most.
If you prefer online care, check the session format options before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and the session length that will work best for your routine.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Utah, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
Lanny works with relationship and family problems, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and codependency among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices in a direct, conversational style that emphasizes understanding what drives behavior and building usable skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience across community, correctional, and military settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Utah with past roles in diverse institutional settings.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and the subscription used for sessions, and subscriptions can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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