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Relationship-focused
Mindfulness-based
Practical strategies
About Harold
Harold "Lanny" Monson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing relationship strain, anxiety, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. He focuses on rebuilding a sense of personal power so clients can make choices that feel right for them. His style is steady and hopeful, aimed at practical change in everyday life.
He draws on 25 years of experience working with many populations, including people who have survived sexual or physical trauma and those coping with substance use challenges. He has experience with ADHD, OCD, and autism spectrum issues, and he pays careful attention to how social factors affect well-being. His work includes outreach to underserved communities and advocacy for LGBTQ+ and people of color.
Education shaped his approach: 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 licensed in Utah and Washington and has supervised other clinicians.
In clinical work he blends Mindfulness Therapy, client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and relationship-focused practices such as the Gottman Method. Sessions focus on understanding what motivates behavior, building coping skills, and shifting patterns that feel stuck.
He developed a practical framework he calls "Displaced Power" and uses it to help people move toward what he calls "the power within." That work aims to restore agency, reduce overwhelm, and create clearer steps forward.
How these approaches translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment and build small, repeatable practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and emotion regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal insight and self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past. Together they will adjust methods over time to find the best fit for the person's needs and daily life.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking to know how online work will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also allows more flexibility for people who live far from a clinic or who need to coordinate sessions across different time zones. Licensed professionals can use distance sessions to practice mindfulness exercises, teach CBT skills, and work on relationship communication in ways that map to real-life routines.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with many issues including relationship and family problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy difficulties, eating issues, career concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He blends Mindfulness Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and relationship work to focus on practical change and increasing a client's sense of control.
What is his background and how long has he practiced?
He has 25 years of clinical experience, including work with survivors of trauma, people with substance use challenges, and outreach to underserved groups.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and practices from Utah with licensure also held in Washington.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time you schedule.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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