Harold "Lanny" Monson, LMFT

Harold "Lanny" Monson is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. He focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and living with health challenges. He also supports people dealing with trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and concerns about intimacy and self-esteem.

Monson keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens for what feels out of balance and works with each person to build clearer choices. He often uses conversation, problem-solving, and gentle skills practice to help people regain a sense of control. He calls this shift moving from "displaced power" to "the power within."

His background includes work with people who have experienced sexual and physical trauma and long-term involvement with substance abuse treatment. He has worked in correctional facilities, with domestic violence survivors and offenders, and on a secured military base in a family advocacy role. He has also done outreach with underserved communities and LGBTQ+ people who faced unfair treatment.

Education includes 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 from Saint Mary's University. He holds LMFT licensure in Utah and Washington and has served as an approved supervisor and clinical fellow with a national association.

In sessions he aims to restore agency and hope. He blends client-centered conversation with practical tools so people can manage day-to-day challenges and make steady changes that fit their lives.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience so they feel heard and understood; it helps when people need space to sort thoughts and rebuild confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers clear skills and exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and handle stress. The Gottman Method brings structured communication and problem-solving techniques that can help couples or partners improve how they talk and make decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tested and adjusted so the work makes sense for daily life.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For people juggling medical appointments, caregiving, or variable energy due to health challenges, these practical benefits can help maintain steady progress without adding extra disruption.