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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

Do I have schizophrenia?

See this link... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3105843/ or https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2014.00136/full or https://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/narcolepsy/what-is-narcolepsy/narcolepsy_symptoms for READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3105843/
or
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2014.00136/full
or
https://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/narcolepsy/what-is-narcolepsy/narcolepsy_symptoms
for some insight into your Q

Someone please help?

Check this link out.... https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961 and consider ordering self-help book called Anxiety and Phobia Workbook READ MORE
Check this link out....
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961
and consider ordering self-help book called Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne as a starter and then see a MH professional to work through your anxiety issues.

Headache-delirium?

See this link... https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/migraines-headaches-basics and https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-daily-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20370891 READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/migraines-headaches-basics
and
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-daily-headaches/symptoms-causes/syc-20370891

How do you treat geriatric anxiety?

See this link... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5840911/ and https://www.aagponline.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=anxiety and https://www.apa.org/pi/about/publications/caregivers/practice-settings/assessment/tools/geriatric-anxiety READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5840911/
and
https://www.aagponline.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=anxiety
and
https://www.apa.org/pi/about/publications/caregivers/practice-settings/assessment/tools/geriatric-anxiety

Which therapy is most effective for panic attacks?

Check this link... https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376027 and https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-p-panic-toc~mental-pubs-p-panic-eff READ MORE
Check this link...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376027
and
https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/mental-pubs-p-panic-toc~mental-pubs-p-panic-eff

Do children of divorce need therapy?

See this link...
children of divorce need therapy
or
https://www.survivedivorce.com/children-counseling

What should I take for panic attacks?

See this link... https://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-disorders/anxiety-attack-symptoms/?gclid=CjwKCAjwybyJBhBwEiwAvz4G76bmoKENWIxdvOhnAehJT0v65kk5PZ9YK-13Plqb6KhGBsD6_HOK4RoCQrUQAvD_BwE and https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4451-panic-disorder READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-disorders/anxiety-attack-symptoms/?gclid=CjwKCAjwybyJBhBwEiwAvz4G76bmoKENWIxdvOhnAehJT0v65kk5PZ9YK-13Plqb6KhGBsD6_HOK4RoCQrUQAvD_BwE
and
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4451-panic-disorder

How do my help my severe depression?

See this link for some help with your question: https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/anxiety-depression-mix and Consider ordering Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne READ MORE
See this link for some help with your question:
https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/anxiety-depression-mix
and
Consider ordering Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne 7th edition
and
https://www.hartgrovehospital.com/relationship-anxiety-depression/

When used long term what meds downregulate glutamate receptors?

As a jumpstart, take the ADD screening assessment by Dr. Amen, review the report you get back and purchase his book Healing ADD. You may find what you learn is a whole new pathway READ MORE
As a jumpstart, take the ADD screening assessment by Dr. Amen, review the report you get back and purchase his book Healing ADD. You may find what you learn is a whole new pathway to deal with ADD.

I have a psychotic friend?

From your description it appears he is in need of desperate help. He should seek IP care, followed by IOP therapy followed by OP therapy. As much of a friend he is to you, you READ MORE
From your description it appears he is in need of desperate help. He should seek IP care, followed by IOP therapy followed by OP therapy. As much of a friend he is to you, you need to slowly distance yourself from him because of the potential threat to your family.

Will I get better after feeling worse?

First see this link to reinforce your perspective... https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/bipolar/what-is-the-difference-between-bipolar-1-and-2/?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=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaGRdkHBLOoZbUdjOuUOTZk2YfxHGlfDr7MuQT857uLBsbGflf1cA78aAovmEALw_wcB then READ MORE
First see this link to reinforce your perspective...
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/bipolar/what-is-the-difference-between-bipolar-1-and-2/?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=Cj0KCQjwg7KJBhDyARIsAHrAXaGRdkHBLOoZbUdjOuUOTZk2YfxHGlfDr7MuQT857uLBsbGflf1cA78aAovmEALw_wcB
then take a peak at...
https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/bipolar-2-disorder

Does behavioral therapy work for autism?

Check this link out...
https://www.additudemag.com/which-behavior-therapy-works-best/

What causes panic attacks in the elderly?

https://www.aagponline.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=anxiety

Brain hyperactivity?

Check this out for some insight into your question: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/social-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353561#:~:text=People%20who%20have%20an%20overactive,unpleasant%20or%20embarrassing%20social%20situation. READ MORE
Check this out for some insight into your question:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/social-anxiety-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353561#:~:text=People%20who%20have%20an%20overactive,unpleasant%20or%20embarrassing%20social%20situation.

Does long-term use of Xanax cause dementia?

See this link... https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/benzodiazepine-use-may-raise-risk-alzheimers-disease-201409107397 or https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20160203/anxiety-meds-like-valium-xanax-wont-raise-seniors-dementia-risk-study READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/benzodiazepine-use-may-raise-risk-alzheimers-disease-201409107397
or
https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20160203/anxiety-meds-like-valium-xanax-wont-raise-seniors-dementia-risk-study

Sleepy?

Check this link out for some insight into your question:
https://www.trihealth.com/dailyhealthwire/wellness-and-fitness/how-to-fix-common-sleep-problems

Is it bad? Should I go to the hospital?

See this link...
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/intrusive-thoughts
or
https://www.verywellmind.com/ocd-and-traumatic-brain-injury-2510479

High BP and rash?

See this link...
https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/side-effects-high-blood-pressure-medications
or
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2015/02/cover-skin

I can barely remember?

This is outside my expertise and a medical condition should be first ruled out but that said take a peak at... https://www.scripps.org/news_items/6955-can-stress-cause-rashes READ MORE
This is outside my expertise and a medical condition should be first ruled out but that said take a peak at...
https://www.scripps.org/news_items/6955-can-stress-cause-rashes

How effective is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia?

Check this link out: https://sleep.simplehabit.com/onboarding/sp1Eve/landingPage?utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=12575143375&utm_medium=120361686955&utm_term=cognitive%20behavioral%20therapy%20for%20insomnia&gclid=CjwKCAjw3_KIBhA2EiwAaAAlisnyeEazbJKIrCbX9Vu6kOmL6an2q2BB7S_PqQCvEB8gYM2skpzeOBoCbuMQAvD_BwE or https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-insomnia READ MORE
Check this link out:
https://sleep.simplehabit.com/onboarding/sp1Eve/landingPage?utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=12575143375&utm_medium=120361686955&utm_term=cognitive%20behavioral%20therapy%20for%20insomnia&gclid=CjwKCAjw3_KIBhA2EiwAaAAlisnyeEazbJKIrCbX9Vu6kOmL6an2q2BB7S_PqQCvEB8gYM2skpzeOBoCbuMQAvD_BwE
or
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-insomnia