- Relationship-focused
- Trauma-informed
- Behavioral tools
About Harold
Harold "Lanny" Monson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Utah with 25 years of clinical experience. He helps people dealing with relationship stress, jealousy, trauma, addiction, anxiety, and the strain of caregiving. Lanny focuses on practical steps people can use to feel more agency and to regain emotional balance in daily life.
He combines a person-focused approach with structured techniques to support change. Sessions often include exploring what motivates behavior, building new habits, and practicing clearer communication. He emphasizes helping people move from feeling powerless toward what he calls "the power within."
Lanny has long experience working with survivors of sexual and physical trauma and with people facing substance use challenges. He has also worked in correctional settings and on a military base, which shaped his understanding of complex systems and diverse life experiences. This background informs his work with grief, anger, and relationship issues.
He also supports people with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and body image struggles. He has been involved in outreach to underserved populations, including advocacy for people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals who face unfair treatment.
Lanny 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. He practices under the name "The Power Within" and uses his years of experience to help clients find hope and greater control over their lives.
He combines a person-focused approach with structured techniques to support change. Sessions often include exploring what motivates behavior, building new habits, and practicing clearer communication. He emphasizes helping people move from feeling powerless toward what he calls "the power within."
Lanny has long experience working with survivors of sexual and physical trauma and with people facing substance use challenges. He has also worked in correctional settings and on a military base, which shaped his understanding of complex systems and diverse life experiences. This background informs his work with grief, anger, and relationship issues.
He also supports people with ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and body image struggles. He has been involved in outreach to underserved populations, including advocacy for people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals who face unfair treatment.
Lanny 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. He practices under the name "The Power Within" and uses his years of experience to help clients find hope and greater control over their lives.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. It helps people feel heard and supported while they sort through relationship stress, jealousy, and grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns that lead to anxiety, anger, or depressive moods. It uses practical exercises and skill-building that can be done between sessions.
The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and emotional connection. It offers concrete tools for handling conflict and rebuilding trust in relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together they adjust the plan as progress is made and needs shift.
Confirm available session formats before you book, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life because they remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and video sessions let people use visual cues for relationship work. Discuss practical needs with the therapist to choose what fits your schedule and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Utah, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with relationship strain, jealousy, trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, and related issues such as parenting and communication problems.
What is the therapeutic style like?
His style blends client-centered listening with structured techniques. He focuses on understanding what drives behavior and then practicing new ways of coping and relating.
What background informs his work?
He has 25 years of experience, including work with survivors of sexual assault, people with substance use histories, correctional settings, and a Family Advocacy role on a military base.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Utah with licensure noted as UT LMFT and WA LMFT.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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