Discovery Cove

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Ken McCarty, MA, LMFT
License #MFTM237

As a Marriage & Family Therapist, Ken has extended his professional training to include advanced training in EMDR and Drug & Alcohol treatment including Alcohol & Drug Information School (ADIS) Prime for Life, and HIMS for commercial pilots.

Using interventions from Systemic Family Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, and Bowenian Therapy, Ken effectively treats clients with Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Trauma and Addiction.

Ken gives back to Alaskan communities by teaching classes through Rural Area Drug & Alcohol (RADA). As a professional he is instrumental in improving Alaskan’s access to mental health services by writing legislation and working with legislators to develop policies that provide a full scope of services to those in need.
Education
M.A. – Christian Education Counseling, Biola University
M.A. – Marriage and Family Therapy, Western
Professional Associations
Former President of the Alaska Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (2013-2015)
American Association of Marriage Family Therapists – Minnesota


Dr. Edward Zeff, MD
License #MEDS5272

Dr. Zeff is a psychiatrist at Discovery Cove and specializes in Suboxone treatment therapy. Dr. Zeff comes to our clinic once a month doing therapy sessions for those who are in need of medical assisted treatment.
Credentials:
State of Alaska Licensed Physician
Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
American Psychiatric Association
Retired Colonel of the US Army.


Elsita Kirchner, MA, LMFT
License #MFTM281

Born and raised in Chile, Elsita is bi-lingual and bi-cultural in English and Spanish, understanding biases, implications, and cultural differences from both cultures.Elsita’s training as a Marriage and Family Therapist has included a broad range of education and experience. She is trained in EMDR and  integrates Jungian interventions, guided imagery, relaxation exercises and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to meet client’s needs.She has experience with people who have experienced sexual abuse, infertility, co-parenting, women’s issues, depression, anxiety and bipolar. Elsita is LGBTQ friendly and provides treatment to couples and individuals.

Education
B.S. – Chemistry Teaching, Universidad de Chile
M.A. – Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute


Rebecca Shestakov
LPC 128383

Rebecca is a born and raised Alaskan. Her training as a Licensed Professional Counselor has included a variety of education and practical experience. Rebecca is a certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist, trained in the EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) model. Rebecca integrates the use of Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, Narrative Therapy, as well as client centered techniques into her work.She has experience working with teens, people who have experienced abuse, women’s issues, parenting issues, relationship issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Rebecca is LGBTQ friendly and provides treatment to both individuals and couples.

Certified by Eagala


Contact

Phone: (907) 694-5550
Fax: (907) 694-5570
Email: info@discoverycovealaska.com

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11901 Business Blvd

Suite 204
Eagle River, AK 99577

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