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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.

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51 years Experience

Dr. David J. Koehn, Ph.D.

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Fort Myers, Florida
University of Notre Dame
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The State of Mental Health and Aging in America

The State of Mental Health and Aging in AmericaByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of articles on the internet here is a treatise on aging and MH. Some key facts are:...

Exposing the Big White Elephant - Pornography and Mental Health

Exposing the Big White Elephant - Pornography and Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from several sources on the internet, here is a treatise on the subject of pornography....

Power of Critical Thinking

The Power of Critical ThinkingByDr. David J. KoehnEducation has been remiss with its lack of attention to teaching critical thinking. Because many people are poor critical thinkers,...

Listening - How Important is It?

The Art and Science of ListeningByDr. David J. Koehn In my clinical practice, communication comes up as a stumbling block in couples therapy as well as individual therapy. ...

Empathy

Empathy- A Surround Sound of its RelevanceByDr. David Koehn Many of patient’s therapeutic goals deal with wanting to be more empathetic. Here is a treatise taken from several...

Green Lights in Mental Health

Greenlights in Mental HealthByDr. David j. Koehn Matthew McConaughey has written an interesting treatise about his life entitled Greenlights. Greenlights is not a conventional...

Mental Health Self-Saboteurs

Mental Health Self-SaboteursByDr. David Koehn Here is a treatise on self-sabotage taken from a variety of internet resources. There is a lot of talk about why people with mental...

Self Love

Self-Love – Why it is so important for Good Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources from the Internet, here is a treatise on self-love. Self-love...

What About Those Dreams We Have

DreamsByDr. David J. Koehn Every wake up with night tears or nightmares. Did you experience jumping off a cliff or falling off a bridge or downstairs? Have you experienced...

Controlling Anger

Controlling AngerByDr. David KoehnJohn, a medical doctor finds himself making derogatory statements when he gets upset. Jim, a military noncommissioned officer, gets overheated...

Building Resilience – Why it is so Important

Building Resilience – Why it is so ImportantByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources on the internet, here is a synopsis of resilience. John did not get selected...

Is it Healthy to Get Angry?

Is it Healthy to Get Angry? ByDr. David J. Koehn A lot has been written on this topic and here is a short treatise on it. Overall, it's okay to get angry. The problem is how...

Teaching and Mental Health

Teaching and Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of internet sources here is a treatise on mental health and teaching. “The stress and anxiety that often accompanies...

Impact of Business and Mental Health

Business and Mental HealthByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources from the internet here is a treatise on the implications of business and mental health. It's likely...

The Power of Nutrition on Mental Health

Nutrition and Mental HeathByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from several sources on the internet, here is a synopsis of nutrition and mental health. Being a systems mental health professional,...

Massaging and Exercising the Human Brain Positively

Massaging and Exercising the Human Brain PositivelyByDr. David J. Koehn Just like exercising the human body to be physically fit, it is important to exercise the human brain...

Emotional Intelligence - Just How Important Is It?

Emotional Intelligence – Just How Important Is It? ByDr. David Koehn John graduated mega cum laude from Harvard. He was a whiz in Artificial Intelligence. He had a hard time...

The Importance of Spirituality in Mental Health

The Importance of Spirituality in Mental HealthByDr. David Koehn OverviewTaken from several sources on the internet here is a treatise on spirituality. Spirituality and the mental...

Adaptation, Creativity, and Innovation In Today’s Covid-19 World

Adaptation, Creativity, and InnovationIn Today’s Covid-19 WorldByDr. David J. Koehn Taken from a series of resources on the internet, here is a perspective what should be a healthy...

Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)

PASByDr. David J. Koehn A StoryA mother of four who home-schooled her four daughters got divorced from a very powerful and influential man. Initially, custody was 50-50 but...

What anxiety medicine can I take as a pilot?

See this link..
https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety-drugs

What therapy is best for bipolar disorder?

See this link for some help in dealing with your Q...
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/April-2019/Different-Types-of-Therapy-for-Bipolar-Disorder

What is the most effective antidepressant for depression?

See this link..
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20046273

Will antidepressants stop my panic attacks?

See this link... https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376027#:~:text=Several%20types%20of%20medication%20have,medications%20to%20treat%20panic%20attacks. READ MORE

See this link...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376027#:~:text=Several%20types%20of%20medication%20have,medications%20to%20treat%20panic%20attacks.

What does a psychiatrist do for anxiety?

See this link...
https://nycpsychiatricassociates.com/blog/how-do-psychiatrists-treat-anxiety-disorder/

How do you stop anxiety attacks when flying?

See this link...
https://www.verywellmind.com/managing-panic-attacks-while-flying-2584150

What techniques are used in family therapy?

Check this link out...
https://positivepsychology.com/family-therapy/

How do psychologists treat obesity?

Take a peek at this link:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5476722/

Mental health?

Check this link out for some insight into your question: https://www.brightquest.com/blog/a-psychotic-break-vs-a-mental-breakdown-comparing-symptoms-and-treatment-options/ or https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/March-2017/Understanding-Psychotic-Breaks READ MORE

Check this link out for some insight into your question:
https://www.brightquest.com/blog/a-psychotic-break-vs-a-mental-breakdown-comparing-symptoms-and-treatment-options/
or
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/March-2017/Understanding-Psychotic-Breaks

ADHD?

First go to this link and take Dr. Amen's ADD screening assessment https://addtypetest.com/ Based on the results, suggest getting his book Healing ADD. If you are having trouble READ MORE

First go to this link and take Dr. Amen's ADD screening assessment
https://addtypetest.com/
Based on the results, suggest getting his book Healing ADD. If you are having trouble with dealing with school, socialization, working part-time jobs such that your family/social/educational/occupational areas are impaired that constitutes major issues in life.

Anxiety?

I am not a medical specialist. That said, check this link out:
https://www.medicinenet.com/headache_ringing_in_ears_and_stiff_neck/multisymptoms.htm

How many CBT sessions are needed for panic attacks?

Check this link out for some insight into your question: https://www.verywellmind.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-2584290 or https://www.psychologytools.com/self-help/panic-attacks-and-panic-disorder/ READ MORE

Check this link out for some insight into your question:
https://www.verywellmind.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-2584290
or
https://www.psychologytools.com/self-help/panic-attacks-and-panic-disorder/

Is behavioral therapy good for anxiety?

See this link...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4610618/

Is it worth going to couples counseling?

See this link... https://www.cnn.com/2017/07/26/health/couple-therapy-kerner/index.html#:~:text=Couples%20therapy%20is%20also%20a,and%20stagnant%20in%20your%20relationship.&text=Therapy%20can%20provide%20a%20safe,sensitive%20topics%20such%20as%20sex. READ MORE

See this link...
https://www.cnn.com/2017/07/26/health/couple-therapy-kerner/index.html#:~:text=Couples%20therapy%20is%20also%20a,and%20stagnant%20in%20your%20relationship.&text=Therapy%20can%20provide%20a%20safe,sensitive%20topics%20such%20as%20sex.

Can work related stress cause depression?

See this link...
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/work-depression
and
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/work-related-stress

Should I see a psychiatrist for ADHD?

First take Dr. Amen's screening assessment for ADD. Consider signing up for ADDITUDEmag.com. Purchase resource book called healing ADD by Dr. Amen then...see this link https://www.docgoldenberg.com/blog/part-two-how-a-psychiatrist-diagnoses-and-treats-adhd-in-adults READ MORE

First take Dr. Amen's screening assessment for ADD. Consider signing up for ADDITUDEmag.com. Purchase resource book called healing ADD by Dr. Amen
then...see this link
https://www.docgoldenberg.com/blog/part-two-how-a-psychiatrist-diagnoses-and-treats-adhd-in-adults

Am I depressed or is it just my thoughts going wild?

Given your perspective seek help from a MH professional who is experienced in dealing with depressed moods and suicidal ideation. The best person to see would be a coordinated READ MORE

Given your perspective seek help from a MH professional who is experienced in dealing with depressed moods and suicidal ideation. The best person to see would be a coordinated team of MH therapist and psychiatrist.
Also review this link..
https://familydoctor.org/depression-coping-with-suicidal-thoughts/
and
https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-for-coping-with-suicidal-thoughts-1067530

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