Harold "Lanny" Monson , LMFT

Harold "Lanny" Monson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings decades of experience working with people and their relationships. He combines a deep curiosity about human motivation with a practical commitment to helping others move from feelings of powerlessness toward a stronger sense of agency. Much of his practice has focused on survivors of sexual and physical trauma and on people struggling with substance use, and he has extensive experience addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting, grief, addiction, and identity-related issues such as LGBTQ matters.

Monson's background includes service in diverse settings - from a secured military base where he served as Family Advocacy Program Manager to long-term volunteer and professional work in correctional facilities, substance abuse programs, domestic violence intervention, and sexual assault services. He has also engaged with different cultural communities to better understand homelessness and the specific challenges faced by people of color. Those experiences inform a practice marked by empathy, advocacy, and attention to underserved populations.

He holds a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, a Master of Science in Family and Human Development from Utah State University in Logan, Utah, and a Post-Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Marys University in Minneapolis earned in 2004. He is an approved supervisor and a clinical fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. His private practice is called "The Power Within," reflecting his interest in helping people reclaim personal strength and hope.

Approaches and online care with Harold "Lanny" Monson

Harold "Lanny" Monson uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people who want support building self-esteem, coping with life changes, or exploring personal strengths.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT offers concrete strategies for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. For couples and relationship concerns he incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild intimacy through research-informed tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Monson works collaboratively with each individual or family to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. He treats the selection of methods as a shared decision rather than a fixed prescription.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and location. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access licensed professionals from different places, and fit sessions into busy lives.