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Harold "Lanny" Monson, LMFT
Utah
LMFT - Relationships and family help
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Harold
Harold "Lanny" Monson is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Utah with 25 years of experience. He works with relationship and family concerns along with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and other life stresses. He also addresses parenting, anger, self-esteem, grief, intimacy questions, and issues related to ADHD and bipolar disorder.
He uses practical, structured approaches to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches he lists. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the Gottman Method when relevant.
Monson describes work with survivors of sexual and physical trauma and people affected by substance misuse. He has experience with prison populations, domestic violence survivors and offenders, and military family advocacy work. He has also been involved in outreach to underserved communities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
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 Mary’s University. He is an LMFT in Utah and Washington and has served as an approved supervisor and clinical fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
Monson often frames therapy around a practical idea he calls "Displaced Power" and works with people on reclaiming what he terms "the power within." Sessions focus on concrete changes in thinking and behavior that people can try between meetings.
How his approaches translate to online work
Harold "Lanny" Monson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on specific thought and behavior patterns. CBT sessions tend to identify unhelpful thinking, set small experiments to test new behaviors, and review what worked in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their own goals and values, often helping with motivation and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferred style, and practical needs with each person and then use CBT, Client-Centered techniques, or elements from the Gottman Method or mindfulness as appropriate. That decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce travel time. They also let people use audio-only or video depending on what works best for concentration or bandwidth. Discuss format preferences during the initial planning so sessions match daily routines and goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Utah, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with relationship and family issues, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting, anger, and related concerns like self-esteem and grief.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding in daily life.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 25 years of clinical experience, including work with trauma survivors, substance misuse populations, correctional settings, and military family advocacy.
What credential and location information should I know?
He is an LMFT licensed in Utah and Washington and practices from Utah.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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