Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Harold works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Utah, Washington
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Harold
Harold "Lanny" Monson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or angry. He draws on 25 years of clinical work to offer straightforward, practical support. Many people come to him for help with relationships, parenting stress, substance problems, grief, anxiety, depression, and anger-related concerns.
He uses approaches that keep conversations focused on what matters to each person. Sessions often look at current patterns, practical steps to change them, and ways to strengthen communication.
Background and approach
He aims to help people find clearer choices and regain a sense of control in daily life. Monson has worked in a wide range of settings, including community programs, correctional facilities, and a family advocacy role on a military base. That background contributes to his understanding of trauma, addiction, and the pressures people face in different social contexts.
He has also volunteered with crisis services and outreach programs for underserved groups. His training includes a Master of Science in Family and Human Development and a Post-Master's Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. He holds LMFT credentials in Utah and Washington.
Those experiences inform his practical outlook and his focus on helping people recover confidence and agency. He calls his practice "The Power Within," reflecting his interest in helping people shift from feeling powerless to finding inner resources. Sessions aim to build hope, clearer choices, and better day-to-day coping skills.
What Harold works with
Everything Harold lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Harold's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Harold lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can explore their concerns at their own pace; it helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and depression. The Gottman Method targets communication and interaction patterns between partners to improve understanding and reduce conflict in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or blend methods based on their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process means plans are adjusted over time as progress and obstacles become clearer.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video helps recreate a face-to-face feel, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quicker check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules while keeping focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Harold
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with relationship and parenting stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and grief among other concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, client-centered approach that looks at current patterns and actionable steps to change behavior and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 25 years of clinical work, including roles in correctional settings, family advocacy on a military base, and volunteer crisis services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LMFT credential and practices from Utah; he also has licensure noted for Washington and Utah.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.