expert type icon EXPERT

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

How long does psychotherapy take to work for depression?

First take a peek at this link... https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-psychotherapy-for-depression-1067407 then https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/length-treatment or https://michigancounselingcenters.org/long-depression-last-treatment/ READ MORE
First take a peek at this link...
https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-psychotherapy-for-depression-1067407
then
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/length-treatment
or
https://michigancounselingcenters.org/long-depression-last-treatment/

I think I may have Aspergers?

Check this out first as to your symptoms... https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/obsessive-compulsive-disorder#1 or https://www.healthline.com/health/obsessive-compulsive-personality-disorder Then READ MORE
Check this out first as to your symptoms...
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/obsessive-compulsive-disorder#1
or
https://www.healthline.com/health/obsessive-compulsive-personality-disorder
Then take a look at:
https://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/mental-health-aspergers-syndrome
Consider seeing a psychologist who has experience in dealing with obsessive and compulsive and autism spectrum disorders.

Never sleep well?

See these links... https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/insomnia-tips or https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/sleep-disorders-and-problems.htm or https://www.ebbsleep.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZHYEa0Fa3Zc6LDkvkpHwOMftcIEpQ_ueTdIp1qoTXjQ6-hKavxnxKxoCYQ8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds READ MORE
See these links...
https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/insomnia-tips
or
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/sleep-disorders-and-problems.htm
or
https://www.ebbsleep.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZHYEa0Fa3Zc6LDkvkpHwOMftcIEpQ_ueTdIp1qoTXjQ6-hKavxnxKxoCYQ8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I get nauseous after meeting a guy I like?

See this link... https://preventyourpanic.com/anxiety-symptoms-nausea or https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201106/how-reduce-dating-anxiety or https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/anxiety-nausea READ MORE
See this link...
https://preventyourpanic.com/anxiety-symptoms-nausea
or
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-attraction-doctor/201106/how-reduce-dating-anxiety
or
https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/anxiety-nausea

Do I have an eating disorder?

This link should provide you a clue to your question: https://www.aipono.com/blog/do-i-have-an-eating-disorder-quiz?gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZM3J2kAuEYV628nmwR9xjKt8kmpBhxmtDHl_wxqZlPa5alueOhH8IhoCUL0QAvD_BwE READ MORE
This link should provide you a clue to your question:
https://www.aipono.com/blog/do-i-have-an-eating-disorder-quiz?gclid=CjwKCAiAu8SABhAxEiwAsodSZM3J2kAuEYV628nmwR9xjKt8kmpBhxmtDHl_wxqZlPa5alueOhH8IhoCUL0QAvD_BwE

What is considered a psychiatric emergency?

See this link for some insight into your question: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4923517/#:~:text=A%20psychiatric%20emergency%20is%20an,to%20others%20in%20the%20environment. READ MORE
See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4923517/#:~:text=A%20psychiatric%20emergency%20is%20an,to%20others%20in%20the%20environment.

What are the psychological effects of a stroke?

View these links... https://www.stroke.org.uk/sites/default/files/feeling_overwhelmed_final_web_0.pdf or https://www.memorialmedical.com/services/stroke-services/what-stroke-means/effects-of-stroke/mental-changes READ MORE
View these links...
https://www.stroke.org.uk/sites/default/files/feeling_overwhelmed_final_web_0.pdf
or
https://www.memorialmedical.com/services/stroke-services/what-stroke-means/effects-of-stroke/mental-changes

How do I change my automatic negative thoughts?

Take a peek at this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/stop-automatic-negative-thoughts

What are the steps of cognitive restructuring?

See this link...
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201301/cognitive-restructuring

Are these 3 symptoms/issues related?

This link connects two of the three...it appears all three are connected: sleep to sex drive, sex drive to depression https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truth-about-exercise-addiction/201808/the-connection-between-sex-and-sleep#:~:text=When%20the%20body%20becomes%20stressed,%2C%20infertility%2C%20or%20erectile%20dysfunction. or https://www.healthline.com/health/treating-hsdd/low-libido-and-depression READ MORE
This link connects two of the three...it appears all three are connected: sleep to sex drive, sex drive to depression
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truth-about-exercise-addiction/201808/the-connection-between-sex-and-sleep#:~:text=When%20the%20body%20becomes%20stressed,%2C%20infertility%2C%20or%20erectile%20dysfunction.
or
https://www.healthline.com/health/treating-hsdd/low-libido-and-depression

Need help as soon as possible?

Have Mom and Dad make appointment with a psychologist and a psychiatrist for you. Take Brain type assessment by Dr. Amen and review screening report. https://brainhealthassessment.com/ READ MORE
Have Mom and Dad make appointment with a psychologist and a psychiatrist for you. Take Brain type assessment by Dr. Amen and review screening report.
https://brainhealthassessment.com/

Why do people become addicted to antidepressants?

See this link...
https://www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/antidepressants/

Can a psychologist help with geriatric anxiety?

This link provides you with some insight into your question: https://www.psychologytools.com/self-help/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad-and-worry/#:~:text=The%20primary%20symptom%20of%20generalized,and%20an%20inability%20to%20relax. READ MORE
This link provides you with some insight into your question:
https://www.psychologytools.com/self-help/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad-and-worry/#:~:text=The%20primary%20symptom%20of%20generalized,and%20an%20inability%20to%20relax.

Does therapy for social anxiety work?

Take a peek at this link...
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/treating-social-anxiety-disorder

What type of therapy is best for social anxiety?

Note this link...
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-is-cbt-used-to-treat-sad-3024945

What is this?

This is not my area of expertise, but I first would rule out some medical condition. See a good internal medicine doctor, allergist and dermatologist to start.

What causes night terrors in children?

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/terrors.html

Can a psychologist help with chronic pain?

See this link...
https://www.apa.org/topics/pain-management#:~:text=People%20often%20think%20of%20pain,physical%2C%20emotional%20and%20psychological%20aspects.

How do you use cognitive behavioral approaches to treat chronic pain?

Note this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/cognitive-behavioral#1

Also, take a peek at the CURABLE program.

Is psychotherapy effective for addiction?

Consider this link...
https://www.mentalhelp.net/substance-abuse/psychotherapy/