Marriage & Family Therapy – Pathways To Change
Pathways To Change is a marriage and family therapy practice at 915 118th Ave SE, Suite 285, Bellevue, Washington 98005, led by Debbie Butler, MS, LMFT. Butler holds a Master of Science degree from Seattle Pacific University in Marriage and Family Therapy and is credentialed as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). She is also a certified Medical Family Therapist and maintains membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
Services include individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy, with emphasis on relationship conflict resolution, communication improvement, and parenting challenges. Premarital counseling is offered as well. Butler addresses women’s concerns including identity issues, self-esteem, personal boundaries, codependency, domestic violence, and partner infidelity. As a certified Medical Family Therapist, she works with individuals and families managing chronic illness, cancer, HIV, and end-of-life situations, incorporating medical context directly into the therapeutic process. This specialization in medical family therapy extends the practice’s scope to those navigating significant health-related stressors alongside relational or personal concerns, which distinguishes this practice from standard outpatient therapy settings that focus primarily on psychological issues absent of medical complexity.
Additional focus areas listed on the site include adoption, anxiety, behavioral issues, chronic pain, depression, divorce, grief, foster parenting, and trauma or PTSD. Butler integrates Christian faith principles into her approach and notes she serves clients from diverse faith backgrounds. Her stated therapeutic stance centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental setting, grounded in the belief that individuals possess the capacity to work through life challenges when equipped with appropriate tools and guided support.
Contact information includes phone (206) 669-1513. The page provides driving directions to the Bellevue office from both I-90 and I-405 for in-person visits. Insurance and telehealth details are not specified on the main page. Additional information about the practice and Butler’s background is available through her Psychology Today profile.