Harold "Lanny" Monson, LMFT

Harold "Lanny" Monson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience who brings a broad blend of practice, advocacy, and lived experience to his work. He has focused much of his career on supporting people recovering from sexual and physical trauma, addressing substance use disorders, and helping families and couples navigate complex relational patterns. Monson has also worked extensively with ADHD, OCD, and autistic spectrum issues, and he maintains a deep empathy for people who feel powerless or marginalized.

He has served in a range of settings that include a secured military base as a Family Advocacy Program Manager, long-term volunteer work in correctional facilities, and intensive clinical work with domestic violence and sexual assault populations. Monson has engaged with diverse cultures and community outreach efforts to better understand homelessness and the challenges faced by people of color and LGBTQ individuals. He has been active in protecting children and advocating for more respectful and open social systems.

Monson holds 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 Marys University, completed in 2004. He is an approved supervisor and a clinical fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. His private practice, The Power Within, reflects a long-standing interest in helping people move from feelings of displaced power toward greater personal agency and hope.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Harold "Lanny" Monson combines well-established clinical methods to meet each person where they are. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual as the expert in their own life, offering empathic listening and support to help build self-understanding and confidence - it is often useful for issues of self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address stress or addictive behaviors. The Gottman Method offers practical skills and structured interventions for couples who want to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen intimacy.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Monson works with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps create a tailored path forward.

Online therapy makes that collaboration more accessible. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can connect with licensed professionals and therapists from varied locations. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across distances, and support access for people with busy lives or mobility constraints.