About

Changing Paths, LLC is a group practice run by three dual-licensed (LPC/LAC) counselors. 

Rebecca Walush MA, CST, LPC, MFTC, LAC, NCC

Rebecca received her Bachelor of Art degree from Argosy University in Psychology, Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Colorado Christian University, and Marriage and Family Training from The Colorado School for Family Therapy. She is a Licensed Addiction Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate, and National Certified Counselor. She is also a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist,  Certified Cognitive Behavior Therapist, and Gottman Method Therapist Level 1 and 2. She is a mental health evaluator for Fort Collins Police Department. She is approved in Driving with Care (DWC) curriculum and is state approved to teach Certified Addiction Counselor classes. She is also an adjunct faculty for the Colorado School for Family Therapy where she teaches Ethics and Clinical classes. Rebecca has been working in the addiction field since 2013 and has owned and operated a private practice since 2017 where she supervises clinicians from across the state, provides contract services and consulting, and is a peer coaching supervisor. 

Liz Pierce, MA, LAC, LPC, MFT-C, NCC

Liz received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health counseling from Colorado Christian University in 2019 and is dual-licensed as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) while being a candidate for Marriage Family Therapy licensure.  Elizabeth is a Clinical Supervisor assisting associate level counselors and Peer Recovery Coaches to receive independent licensure and certification. She is the owner of Hope Recreated, LLC,  which provides contract services and private practice for the mental health and substance abuse field.  Elizabeth has been in the mental health field and addictions field since 2018.  She is also a member of the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NAADAC) and the Colorado Association of Addiction Professionals (CAAP).  Elizabeth is an approved curriculum provider of Driving with Care (DWC) and facilitator of Certified Addiction Certification classes through the State of Colorado BHA.  Elizabeth also has experience with Domestic Violence groups, Anger Management, Substance Use Cognitive Therapy and utilizes CBT/DBT/Motivational interviewing and other therapeutic techniques.  She is passionate about helping others find their best life. 

Ron Arner, MA, MS, LPC, LAC, NCC 

Ron received his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health counseling from Regis University in 2013 and has been dual-licensed (LPC and LAC) since 2017. He has worked with a variety of dual-diagnosis clients at Arapahoe House and Jefferson Hills and currently works part-time at Children’s Hospital in the Psychiatric Emergency Department. Ron has maintained a private practice since 2013, which he expanded in 2021 to include training and supervision. He currently contracts with Ascent Clinical Services, Jefferson Hills, and Recovery Omega,  and he is also approved to teach addiction classes for the State of Colorado.