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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 key features of psychodynamic approach?

See this link...
https://www.simplypsychology.org/psychodynamic.html
or
https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/psychodynamic

Is CBT better than psychodynamic therapy?

Review these links for some thoughts on your question: https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychodynamic-therapy-vs-cbt-smackdown-for-anxiety/#:~:text=CBT%20was%20found%20to%20be,%2C%20and%20depression%20(BDI). or https://blog.zencare.co/cbt-vs-psychodynamic-therapy/ or https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theory-knowledge/201401/cbt-versus-psychodynamic-no As READ MORE
Review these links for some thoughts on your question:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychodynamic-therapy-vs-cbt-smackdown-for-anxiety/#:~:text=CBT%20was%20found%20to%20be,%2C%20and%20depression%20(BDI).
or
https://blog.zencare.co/cbt-vs-psychodynamic-therapy/
or
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/theory-knowledge/201401/cbt-versus-psychodynamic-no

As the last link so states, it is not which one is better, but how can one use them interactively to address MH issues - I prefer an integrated/systems/holistic approach.

What type of therapy is used for anxiety?

See this link for some insight to medications... https://www.talkspace.com/blog/psychiatry-anxiety-medication/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=semnb&utm_campaign=Search_Google_NB_DSA_Psychiatry_All&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjww5r8BRB6EiwArcckC6nf0WH7tQt4xnjAmDn6H-LgTgUFFFfXB3cKTqgyEP8p4IfM9YtqLxoC334QAvD_BwE or https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/therapy-for-anxiety-disorders.htm#:~:text=While%20many%20different%20types%20of,with%20other%20types%20of%20therapy. READ MORE
See this link for some insight to medications...
https://www.talkspace.com/blog/psychiatry-anxiety-medication/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=semnb&utm_campaign=Search_Google_NB_DSA_Psychiatry_All&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjww5r8BRB6EiwArcckC6nf0WH7tQt4xnjAmDn6H-LgTgUFFFfXB3cKTqgyEP8p4IfM9YtqLxoC334QAvD_BwE
or
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/therapy-for-anxiety-disorders.htm#:~:text=While%20many%20different%20types%20of,with%20other%20types%20of%20therapy.

How would a behavioral therapy treat depression?

Note this link.. https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/cognitive-behavioral-therapy or https://positivepsychology.com/behavioural-activation-therapy-treating-depression/ READ MORE
Note this link..
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/cognitive-behavioral-therapy
or
https://positivepsychology.com/behavioural-activation-therapy-treating-depression/

What is going on in the brain during depression?

This link may be helpful...
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/effects-brain#How-Does-Depression-Affect-the-Brain?

What is the difference between a psychologist and a neuropsychologist?

Check this out... https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fifth-vital-sign/201809/what-are-the-differences-between-psychology-specialties#:~:text=A%20clinical%20psychologist%20differs%20from,day%2Dto%2Dday%20work. READ MORE
Check this out...
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fifth-vital-sign/201809/what-are-the-differences-between-psychology-specialties#:~:text=A%20clinical%20psychologist%20differs%20from,day%2Dto%2Dday%20work.

Can CBT be used for anxiety?

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.anxiety.org/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt

Thyroid Issues?

Take a peak at this link... https://www.theinvisiblehypothyroidism.com/mental-health-and-your-thyroid-and-adrenals/#:~:text=Mental%20Health%20and%20Your%20Thyroid%20and%20Adrenals%201,...%203%20Adrenals%20and%20Your%20Mental%20Health.%20 Also, READ MORE
Take a peak at this link...
https://www.theinvisiblehypothyroidism.com/mental-health-and-your-thyroid-and-adrenals/#:~:text=Mental%20Health%20and%20Your%20Thyroid%20and%20Adrenals%201,...%203%20Adrenals%20and%20Your%20Mental%20Health.%20

Also, after reading the link, try to find a psychologist oriented towards a systems/holistic approach and medical specialist in thyroid issues who will work as a team and coordinate with each other.

What's wrong with me?

Could be several things from reacting to pandemic, depression, sleep deprivation, or dealing with a past trauma. Check these links out for some insight.. https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/monograph_reports/2005/MR1198.11.pdf or https://www.washingtonhttps://www.psycom.net/sleep-deprivation-depression or post.com/lifestyle/wellness/anxiety-coronavirus-sleep-memory-anger-focus/2020/04/03/61dab1b0-75b9-11ea-85cb-8670579b863d_story.html or https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323441 READ MORE
Could be several things from reacting to pandemic, depression, sleep deprivation, or dealing with a past trauma. Check these links out for some insight..
https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/monograph_reports/2005/MR1198.11.pdf
or
https://www.washingtonhttps://www.psycom.net/sleep-deprivation-depression
or
post.com/lifestyle/wellness/anxiety-coronavirus-sleep-memory-anger-focus/2020/04/03/61dab1b0-75b9-11ea-85cb-8670579b863d_story.html
or
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323441

How do you help someone with social anxiety?

See this link for some help...
https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/5-ways-to-help-social-anxiety

Does depression cause personality change?

See this link... https://dualdiagnosis.org/mental-disorders-caused-addiction/sudden-personality-changes-in-adults/#:~:text=What%20Causes%20a%20Personality%20Change%20in%20Adults%3F,even%20physical%20injury%20or%20illness. or https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/ss/slideshow-conditions-change-personality READ MORE
See this link...
https://dualdiagnosis.org/mental-disorders-caused-addiction/sudden-personality-changes-in-adults/#:~:text=What%20Causes%20a%20Personality%20Change%20in%20Adults%3F,even%20physical%20injury%20or%20illness.

or
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/ss/slideshow-conditions-change-personality

How long does therapy take for social anxiety?

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://socialphobia.org/social-anxiety-disorder-definition-symptoms-treatment-therapy-medications-insight-prognosis

How to help a child with social anxiety?

Check this link out...
https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/health-daily-care/mental-health/social-anxiety

Is talk therapy effective for anxiety?

See this link for some insight into your question: https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety-disorders#:~:text=Psychotherapy%20for%20anxiety%20disorders%3A%20What%20to%20expect&text=Psychologists%20sometimes%20use%20other%20approaches,and%20providing%20patients%20with%20support. READ MORE
See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety-disorders#:~:text=Psychotherapy%20for%20anxiety%20disorders%3A%20What%20to%20expect&text=Psychologists%20sometimes%20use%20other%20approaches,and%20providing%20patients%20with%20support.

How does talk therapy work?

See this link for an insightful overview
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/t/talking-therapies

How effective is talk therapy?

See this link from one point of view... https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-couch/201011/does-talk-therapy-really-work or https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/talking-therapies-how-talk-therapy-can-help-you-in-treatment/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=72578453010&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8fr7BRDSARIsAK0Qqr7LpA46B90kNtXESdeMpgnmCZ0sP0OigO2Nu_73FHBZaCL2nJ-arXQaAqCcEALw_wcB READ MORE
See this link from one point of view...
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-couch/201011/does-talk-therapy-really-work
or
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/talking-therapies-how-talk-therapy-can-help-you-in-treatment/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=72578453010&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8fr7BRDSARIsAK0Qqr7LpA46B90kNtXESdeMpgnmCZ0sP0OigO2Nu_73FHBZaCL2nJ-arXQaAqCcEALw_wcB

Does psychotherapy really work for depression?

Some perspective on your question can be found at this link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9300--psychotherapy-for-depression or https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/treatment-resistant-depression-psychotherapy#1 READ MORE
Some perspective on your question can be found at this link:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9300--psychotherapy-for-depression
or
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/treatment-resistant-depression-psychotherapy#1

How do manage a relationship with someone who has bipolar disorder?

Take a peak at this link for some insight into your question:

https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/relationship-guide

Does killing animals usually indicate psychopathic tendencies in children?

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-excess/201611/the-psychology-animal-torture

What is the difference between marriage counseling and couples therapy?

Check out this link.. https://www.northbrooklynmft.com/marriage-counseling-vs-couples-therapy-whats-the-difference/#:~:text=Marriage%20counseling%20tends%20to%20deal,causes%20unhealthy%20patterns%20of%20relating. READ MORE
Check out this link..
https://www.northbrooklynmft.com/marriage-counseling-vs-couples-therapy-whats-the-difference/#:~:text=Marriage%20counseling%20tends%20to%20deal,causes%20unhealthy%20patterns%20of%20relating.