Harold "Lanny" Monson , LMFT

Harold "Lanny" Monson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Utah with 25 years of clinical experience. He brings a wide range of professional and personal experience to work with individuals, couples, and families facing relationship challenges, trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and a variety of life transitions. Much of his practice has focused on supporting people who have survived sexual and physical trauma and those coping with substance use issues, while also addressing conditions such as ADHD, OCD, and autistic spectrum concerns.

Monson has sought to deepen his understanding of social issues by engaging with diverse cultures and studying homelessness and the unique challenges faced by people of color. He has been active in efforts to protect children in abusive situations and has intervened on behalf of people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals who have faced unfair treatment. Those commitments grew out of extensive community and institutional work, including service as a Family Advocacy Program Manager on a secured military base and long-term volunteer and professional work in correctional settings.

His clinical background includes a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University, a Master of Science in Family and Human Development from Utah State University, and a 2004 Post-Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary's University. He is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and is certified as an approved supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, where he is also recognized as a clinical fellow. Monson developed a practice framework he calls "Displaced Power" to help people reclaim what he describes as the "power within," and he practices under the private practice name The Power Within.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Harold "Lanny" Monson draws from several established approaches to support clients in an online setting. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance that helps people explore their feelings and strengthen their capacity for self-direction - it is useful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with mood or behavioral patterns. The Gottman Method focuses on improving how couples communicate and resolve conflict, helping partners rebuild trust and deepen intimacy through practical skills and structured interventions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with each person or couple to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. Treatment plans are flexible and adjusted as the work progresses, with the client involved in decisions about direction and pace.

Online therapy with him is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options offer flexibility for those managing work, family, mobility, or geographic constraints, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, focused care over time.