- 25 years experience
- LMFT
- Works with grief
About Harold
Harold "Lanny" Monson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing grief, relationship strain, and life changes. He listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. People come to him for help with anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting stress, and end-of-life concerns related to hospice and bereavement.
Monson draws on 25 years of clinical experience and long involvement with community advocacy. He has worked with survivors of sexual and physical trauma and with people who struggle with substance use. His background includes time supporting people in correctional settings and serving military and civilian families through a Family Advocacy Program.
Education and training include 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 is an LMFT in Utah and Washington and has served as an approved supervisor with a national association for marriage and family therapy.
In session he combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work and motivational interviewing when addressing substance use. He often frames change around his "Displaced Power" idea, helping people move toward a stronger sense of control.
Monson works with people from many backgrounds and has long been involved in outreach to underserved groups. He practices in Utah and offers services in English, and he is open to working with international clients.
Monson draws on 25 years of clinical experience and long involvement with community advocacy. He has worked with survivors of sexual and physical trauma and with people who struggle with substance use. His background includes time supporting people in correctional settings and serving military and civilian families through a Family Advocacy Program.
Education and training include 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 is an LMFT in Utah and Washington and has served as an approved supervisor with a national association for marriage and family therapy.
In session he combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. He also uses elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work and motivational interviewing when addressing substance use. He often frames change around his "Displaced Power" idea, helping people move toward a stronger sense of control.
Monson works with people from many backgrounds and has long been involved in outreach to underserved groups. He practices in Utah and offers services in English, and he is open to working with international clients.
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
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person, helping them feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for grief, relationship strain, and feelings of powerlessness.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and offers specific exercises to try between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce stress and increase emotional balance.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and day-to-day needs and then adapt techniques from these approaches to fit the person's situation. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most helpful as work continues.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to check in after a difficult appointment or to keep momentum between in-person visits. Because this biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He helps people with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and caregiving or hospice-related worries.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing depending on the issue.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of professional experience, including work with trauma survivors, substance use, correctional populations, and military family programs.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds the LMFT credential and practices in Utah; he is licensed as an LMFT in Utah and Washington.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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