Harold "Lanny" Monson , LMFT

Harold "Lanny" Monson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate complex life challenges. He brings a breadth of professional and volunteer experience working with people affected by sexual and physical trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, incarceration, and homelessness. His practice emphasizes respect, openness, and advocacy for underserved populations, including people of color and LGBTQ individuals.

Monson has worked in diverse settings including a secured military base as a Family Advocacy Program Manager, long-term volunteer work in correctional facilities, and specialized roles supporting survivors of sexual assault and those with substance use concerns. He has also worked directly with domestic violence offenders and survivors, and has experience addressing ADHD, OCD, and autistic spectrum issues.

Educationally, he holds a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University, an MS in Family and Human Development from Utah State University, and a Post-Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Marys University. He is licensed as an LMFT and is an approved supervisor and clinical fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Monson developed a clinical idea he calls "Displaced Power" to help people who feel powerless and uses a complementary shift toward what he calls "the power within" to help clients regain agency and hope. His private practice operates under the name The Power Within.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care for Families and Relationships

Harold "Lanny" Monson draws on Client-Centered Therapy, a respectful, collaborative approach that focuses on the client's experience and strengths to build self-awareness and personal growth. This approach can be helpful for people seeking acceptance, improved self esteem, and clearer personal direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is practical and goal oriented, often useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and coping with life changes. The Gottman Method is applied in relationship and couples work to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen emotional connection through structured interventions and skills-building.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monson works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. Clients are active partners in shaping treatment and choosing strategies that feel most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These modalities offer flexibility for scheduling, allow access from different locations including international clients, and make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.