Harold "Lanny" Monson
Restoring agency and connection through relational care
LMFT Utah
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Relationship, Family, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Harold
Harold "Lanny" Monson helps people who are looking to regain a sense of control, restore connection, and navigate difficult life transitions.
Background and approach
He brings 25 years of clinical experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and draws on a long history of work with trauma survivors, people facing substance use challenges, and those coping with identity-based mistreatment. His practice emphasizes supporting individuals who feel disempowered and helping them move toward greater agency.
Monson combines relational perspectives with practical strategies to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family struggles, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He has substantial experience with sexual and physical trauma, domestic violence, and work with correctional and military communities, which shapes a pragmatic and empathetic stance.
Trained in family and human development and holding a post-master's certificate in marriage and family therapy, he names his independent practice "The Power Within" to reflect his focus on shifting from displaced power to personal strength.
Based in Utah and offering services in English, Monson accepts international clients and works collaboratively to tailor approaches to each person's goals and values.
Practical approaches for online relational care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration to help clients clarify values and make choices that feel right for them; it supports people coping with life transitions, relationship strains, and feelings of powerlessness. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. The Gottman Method brings research-based communication and relationship skills to help partners rebuild trust, improve interaction, and resolve recurring conflicts.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs with each person and adapt methods over time, combining relational work with skills-based strategies when appropriate to fit what the client hopes to accomplish.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy or geographically dispersed lives. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and let clients continue consistent work between sessions using formats that match their comfort and availability.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Utah, Washington
Languages
English