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Dr. David J. Koehn, Ph.D.

Psychologist

Dr. David Koehn is a psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, FL. Dr. Koehn specializes in the treatment of mental health problems and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Koehn evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Koehn because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. As a psychologist, he may perform a variety of assessments to diagnose a mental condition as well as formulate a treatment plan. Current insurance programs include Aetna Behavioral Health, Medicare, WEBTPA, Tri-Care, Multi-Plan, and currently being considered by United Health Care-Behavioral Health and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. He has active licenses in the States of FL, NC, and WY. He contracts with ComPsych for EAP and IMCS for WC.
51 years Experience
Dr. David J. Koehn, Ph.D.
Specializes in:
  • Psychologist
  • Fort Myers, Florida
  • University of Notre Dame
  • Accepting new patients

What are the best methods used to treat depression?

See this link...
https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_general_methods_used_to_treat_depression/article.htm
and
https://www.verywellmind.com/treatments-for-depression-1065502

Can counseling help a relationship?

See this link...
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/10-good-reasons-to-seek-relationship-counseling-0322175

What type of therapy is best for dementia?

See this link:
https://www.agespace.org/dementia/treatments-used-dementia#:~:text=Evidence%20suggests%20that%20cognitive%20stimulation,with%20mild%20or%20moderate%20dementia.

What is the recommended treatment for childhood schizophrenia?

See this link..
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/childhood-schizophrenia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354489

What is the therapy for negative thoughts?

See this link.. https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/three-common-cognitive-therapy-techniques/?network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&ad_type=text&utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=81347073590&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwiY6MBhBqEiwARFSCPq_yOvtq5u4lz9-N5GQ3Oa5ZCHHdDFf_g1hsHdOdtil4Qj90hYteSRoCnysQAvD_BwE READ MORE
See this link..
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/three-common-cognitive-therapy-techniques/?network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&ad_type=text&utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=81347073590&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwiY6MBhBqEiwARFSCPq_yOvtq5u4lz9-N5GQ3Oa5ZCHHdDFf_g1hsHdOdtil4Qj90hYteSRoCnysQAvD_BwE

Which drug is approved for the treatment of obesity?

See this link...
drug is approved for the treatment of obesity
and
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-treatment-for-obesity-202109102589

What medication can I give my child for anxiety?

See this link..
https://childmind.org/article/best-medications-for-kids-anxiety/

How is ODD treated in a child?

See this link..
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/oppositional-defiant-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375837

Anti-anxiety medicine?

See this link... https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/anxiety/anxiety-medications-types-effects-and-precautions/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=77548444015&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJOMBhCZARIsAGEd4VF7KO2_poPCjmgMS4WzWmT9B7xPSL_WvjG4kLsi3CfTQHTp91l3MjkaAtbyEALw_wcB and https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323666 READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/anxiety/anxiety-medications-types-effects-and-precautions/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=77548444015&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJOMBhCZARIsAGEd4VF7KO2_poPCjmgMS4WzWmT9B7xPSL_WvjG4kLsi3CfTQHTp91l3MjkaAtbyEALw_wcB
and
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323666

Taking meds too early (SSRI & clonidine)?

See this link... https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-11754-24/clonidine-hcl-oral/clonidine-oral/details and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531717/ and https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7173/smpc#gref READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-11754-24/clonidine-hcl-oral/clonidine-oral/details
and
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK531717/
and
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/7173/smpc#gref

Is this schizophrenia?

See this link... https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions---pediatrics/s/schizophrenia-in-children.html and https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/childhood-schizophrenia and https://www.mhanational.org/psychosis-schizophrenia-children-and-youth READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions---pediatrics/s/schizophrenia-in-children.html
and
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/childhood-schizophrenia
and
https://www.mhanational.org/psychosis-schizophrenia-children-and-youth

What do I do if my child has behavioral problems?

See this link..
https://familydoctor.org/what-you-can-do-to-change-your-childs-behavior/
and
https://www.psychguides.com/behavioral-disorders/

Schizoaffective disorder?

Read over this link - provides good insight into your questions: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/bipolar/what-is-schizoaffective-disorder-bipolar-type/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=88831678748&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcIO2RyoZ5jIhOoRl9ftBJWCfnymPGZpzh16h_Fkv249FO2GUgfqeA4aArBJEALw_wcB READ MORE
Read over this link - provides good insight into your questions:
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/bipolar/what-is-schizoaffective-disorder-bipolar-type/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=88831678748&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt-6LBhDlARIsAIPRQcIO2RyoZ5jIhOoRl9ftBJWCfnymPGZpzh16h_Fkv249FO2GUgfqeA4aArBJEALw_wcB

I have bipolar with psychotic symptoms?

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314450
or
https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-psychosis

Can I take anxiety medication without blood work?

Always a good idea to get blood work prior to taking MH meds See this link... https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-medication.htm and https://www.washburnhouse.com/addiction-recovery-blog/non-addictive-anxiety-medication/ READ MORE
Always a good idea to get blood work prior to taking MH meds
See this link...
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-medication.htm
and
https://www.washburnhouse.com/addiction-recovery-blog/non-addictive-anxiety-medication/

My seven year old son is trying to masturbate?

See this link... https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/parenting/child-rearing-and-development/sexuality/masturbation-six-ways-manage-it/ and https://defendinnocence.org/child-sexual-abuse-risk-reduction/sexual-development-at-all-ages/developmental-stages/typical-child-behavior-ages-6-9/ and https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/what-to-do-when-young-kids-masturbate/ READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/parenting/child-rearing-and-development/sexuality/masturbation-six-ways-manage-it/
and
https://defendinnocence.org/child-sexual-abuse-risk-reduction/sexual-development-at-all-ages/developmental-stages/typical-child-behavior-ages-6-9/
and
https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/what-to-do-when-young-kids-masturbate/

Can schizophrenia be treated with talk therapy?

See this link... https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/news/20151020/talk-therapy-schizophrenia#:~:text=This%20study%20found%20that%20schizophrenia,the%20standard%20drug%2Dcentered%20care. READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/news/20151020/talk-therapy-schizophrenia#:~:text=This%20study%20found%20that%20schizophrenia,the%20standard%20drug%2Dcentered%20care.

Can counseling help with anger issues?

See this link..
https://www.apa.org/topics/anger/understanding

What are the goals of therapy for schizophrenia?

See this link...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4159061/#:~:text=The%20goals%20in%20treating%20schizophrenia,integrated%20back%20into%20the%20community.

What are the best treatment options for depression?

see this link..
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-treatment-options