- Relationship focus
- Trauma informed
- Practical tools
About Harold
Harold "Lanny" Monson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage relationship strain and the stresses around money and life changes. He offers steady, direct support for parents, people coping with grief, and anyone dealing with anxiety, depression, or addictions. His approach aims to restore a sense of personal agency and hope for the future.
Monson draws on 25 years of clinical experience and many years of volunteer work with correctional facilities and crisis services. He often works with people who have experienced sexual or physical trauma and those managing substance use challenges. He has also spent time learning about homelessness and the challenges faced by people of color and LGBTQ+ communities.
He uses a mix of practical methods in sessions. That includes client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness practices to reduce stress. He also incorporates relationship skills influenced by the Gottman Method when couples work on communication and conflict patterns.
Monson developed a personal framework called "Displaced Power" and helps people move toward what he calls "the power within." The work focuses on small, achievable steps that rebuild a person's sense of control and agency. He aims to make therapy straightforward and usable in everyday life.
He trained at Brigham Young University and Utah State University and completed a post-master's certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. He holds LMFT licensure in Utah and Washington and has served as a supervisor and clinical fellow with national professional groups.
How approaches like CBT and client-centered work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on nonjudgmental listening and helping people find their own solutions. It is useful for building trust, sorting through relationship problems, and deciding next steps about money or parenting.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot patterns of thinking that lead to stress or unhelpful behavior and then practices new ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing impulses around addictions or spending habits.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck about change. It uses gentle questions and reflection to boost motivation and clarify personal goals related to recovery, finances, or lifestyle shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick and adapt methods that match goals, needs, and comfort. That might mean mixing listening-focused sessions with practical CBT exercises or brief motivational conversations.
Confirm specific session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and remove commuting time so people can use an hour more effectively. It also offers ways to continue consistent work after big life changes or travel, while the therapist and client decide together what rhythm and format suit daily life best.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He helps people with relationship problems, parenting stress, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, and career or life transitions. Money and financial issues are part of his practice focus.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth with a focus on listening and real-life strategies. He mixes client-centered talking with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience plus many years of volunteer work in correctional facilities and crisis services. That background informs his work with trauma and substance use.
What credentials and region does he represent?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, with licensure in Utah and Washington and practices from Utah.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as no specific formats are listed in the biography. Check the booking flow for available ways to meet.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.