Harold "Lanny" Monson, LMFT

Harold "Lanny" Monson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people sort through difficult feelings and everyday habits. He focuses on thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life. Lanny writes in simple terms and works to help people find more control and hope.

He draws on 25 years of clinical experience working with people who face trauma, addiction, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship strain. His work has included supporting people affected by sexual and physical trauma and those struggling with substance use. He also brings experience with ADHD, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and the autistic spectrum.

Lanny uses a practical, down-to-earth style. He developed a concept he calls "Displaced Power" to help people feel less powerless and more able to make changes. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about patterns of thought and habit and steps to try between sessions.

His background includes time as a Family Advocacy Program Manager on a secured military base and many years volunteering in correctional and community settings. He has worked to support underserved groups, including people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals, and has focused on protecting children from abuse.

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 an LMFT and has served as an approved supervisor and clinical fellow with national professional organizations.

How Lanny’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and supported while they sort out choices and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect behavior and mood, and uses concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, and habit changes. The Gottman Method emphasizes practical ways to improve communication and solve relationship problems through clear steps and skills practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean mixing listening-focused work with CBT exercises or relationship skills depending on what a person hopes to change.

The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. They also let people work from different locations and can help keep regular appointments during life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt mindfulness, CBT exercises, and relationship skill practice to an online format, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements when scheduling.