PRESCOTT ARIZONA BASED
Marriage
& Family Therapy
Janet E. Bontrager, LAMFT
meet your therapist
I am a marriage and family counselor who does EMDR and individual therapy and am LGBTQ+ affirming and accepting. I have worked in the mental health field since 1986 and started in the substance abuse counseling field in Long Island, New York. I have become a marriage and family therapist because I believe in treating the whole system surrounding the person to increase potential healing.
therapy & counseling services offered
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Explore your relationship with your partner and assess the areas that need to change with the help of a qualified, trained professional.
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At AFT, we accept your definition of family. Using a systemic approach, we will assess the presenting family problem. Part of the assessment will include how your family solves problems and what you can do to face and heal the issues creating difficulties.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly researched and effective therapy model. It treats trauma, depression, anxiety, and obsessive thinking. It is considered the treatment of choice for PTSD and Complex PTSD.
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With a focus on increasing intimacy and building strength - these retreats will include therapeutic elements, meditation, spirituality, and exercises to raise awareness and attention in the relationship.
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These workshops will integrate the work you've already been doing in therapy or support a new place of healing. Intensive workshops are tailored to suit the client's or family's specific needs.
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Workshops include a 2-hour long telehealth sessions in a group setting with other couples. There will be a lesson on the principles and group discussion. Making space to transform lessons into actionable skill that you can use in your marriage immediately to make positive changes.
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Sometimes, therapy and digging deep into your emotions aren't what you need. Coaching is a model that doesn't explore the past to heal the present; instead it is a goal-oriented service that helps people achieve specific goals in a particular time frame.
What CLIENTS Are Saying
Comforting & Courageous
“Working with Janet completely altered the trajectory of my life.
We used a combination of Talk Therapy, Pysch-K and EMDR to illuminate and unwind patterns that I wasn’t aware of. EMDR created a safe space for me to have an internal dialogue - being an introverted/shy person this expedited my healing journey. Pysch-K gave me a platform to integrate positive self beliefs. Having Janet as my guide was deeply comforting. We were able to share laughs, discover uncomfortable truths and instill positive beliefs.
Most importantly, Janet was easy to connect with so I didn’t feel the need to filter myself, hide feelings or perform in any way.”
calm, kind, encouraging
“I have had the great pleasure to work with Janet in different capacities.
She is the MOST wonderful family therapist as I have worked in couple's therapy with Janet for quite some time.
Janet is calm, kind and encouraging and never takes sides but remains neutral and trustworthy. She is helpful to both participants in getting each party heard. If it wasn't for Janet, I am sure my relationship would not have survived without the help and ideas she has given us. At first it was hard but keeping at it has proven to be such an incredible journey that I am so grateful to be on with my partner.”
GENTLE LEADER
“I have been going to Janet for EMDR for quite some time. This has been the most incredible journey for me. My brain just loves the work we do and it has uncovered so many answers to traumas in my life and helped with my healing.
Janet leads you to discover so much about yourself and which has been both painful and beneficial.
I have become so much less reactive and understanding of myself. I don't have to guess and wonder and be confused - the path Janet helps with provides so much insight and healing. I am a changed person with Janet's help. So worth it!!!!”
