Harold "Lanny" Monson, LMFT

Harold "Lanny" Monson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. He helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or powerless and supports those facing relationship strain, sexual and intimacy concerns, addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Lanny works in a direct, compassionate style and aims to help clients discover practical steps forward.

He draws on client-centered work to listen and prioritize each person's lived experience. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes that make daily life easier. Gottman Method ideas inform his approach to relationship and communication struggles, and mindfulness skills are used to manage stress and strong emotions.

Over his career he has worked with people affected by sexual and physical trauma, substance use, and correctional settings. He has also supported people with ADHD, OCD, and autism spectrum concerns. Lanny has experience advocating for underserved groups, including LGBTQ+ people and people of color, and has worked in military family advocacy and with survivors of abuse.

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 practices in Utah under the LMFT credential and offers a style focused on restoring a client's sense of agency.

Clients often work with him to shift from what he calls "displaced power" toward "the power within" so they can regain practical control over their lives and relationships.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to a person's experience and helping them feel heard. Online sessions that use this approach prioritize the client's goals and use reflective conversation to build clarity and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises and homework. In an online setting CBT often uses brief skill practice between sessions and direct problem-solving to reduce anxiety and improve mood. The Gottman Method offers concrete tools for improving communication and managing conflict, which can be taught and practiced during sessions and applied between meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize listening, skills practice, communication training, or a mix of these methods.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered for online work, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and support continuity of care when travel or relocation occurs. Licensed professionals often use online sessions to teach skills, review homework, and keep steady progress between in-person meetings when applicable.