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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...

Can couples therapy make things worse?

See this link.. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anger-in-the-age-entitlement/201909/emotional-abuse-how-your-couples-counseling-made-it-worse or https://couplescounselingofdenver.com/why-does-marriage-therapy-make-us-feel-worse-about-our-relationship/ or https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/5-warning-signs-therapy-may-be-hazardous-to-your-marriage-0111174 READ MORE

See this link..
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anger-in-the-age-entitlement/201909/emotional-abuse-how-your-couples-counseling-made-it-worse
or
https://couplescounselingofdenver.com/why-does-marriage-therapy-make-us-feel-worse-about-our-relationship/
or
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/5-warning-signs-therapy-may-be-hazardous-to-your-marriage-0111174

How long should couples therapy last?

Look at this link.. https://www.growingself.com/marriage-counseling-denver/marriage-counseling-questions/how-long-does-marriage-counseling-take/#:~:text=Sometimes%20goals%20may%20involve%20changing,takes%20about%2012%2D16%20sessions. READ MORE

Look at this link..
https://www.growingself.com/marriage-counseling-denver/marriage-counseling-questions/how-long-does-marriage-counseling-take/#:~:text=Sometimes%20goals%20may%20involve%20changing,takes%20about%2012%2D16%20sessions.

Does therapy work for schizophrenia?

Some insight can be found at...
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/schizophrenia-therapy#1

How do you treat psychotic disorders?

Check this link out...
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/mental-health-psychotic-disorders#1

Which therapy is best for schizophrenia?

See this link for some thoughts on your question: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354449#:~:text=Schizophrenia%20requires%20lifelong%20treatment%2C%20even,treating%20schizophrenia%20usually%20guides%20treatment. or https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/schizophrenia-treatment-and-self-help.htm READ MORE

See this link for some thoughts on your question:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354449#:~:text=Schizophrenia%20requires%20lifelong%20treatment%2C%20even,treating%20schizophrenia%20usually%20guides%20treatment.

or
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/schizophrenia-treatment-and-self-help.htm

What causes postpartum psychosis?

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-psychosis/
or
https://www.app-network.org/what-is-pp/

How long does it take to get out of psychosis?

Not an easy answer for your question. That said, check this link out:
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/guide/what-is-psychosis#1

Stress and anxiety?

Consider these thoughts about anxiety and stress... https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-and-anxiety or https://adaa.org/tips or https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-to-cope-with-anxiety READ MORE

Consider these thoughts about anxiety and stress...
https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-and-anxiety
or
https://adaa.org/tips
or
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-to-cope-with-anxiety

Why does my child feel depressed about returning to school after lockdown?

See this link first to make sure your child feels SAFE... https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Return-to-School-During-COVID-19.aspx or https://sobercollege.com/addiction-blog/back-to-school-depression/ READ MORE

See this link first to make sure your child feels SAFE...
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Return-to-School-During-COVID-19.aspx
or
https://sobercollege.com/addiction-blog/back-to-school-depression/

How can I stop my fear and anxiety?

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/overcome-fear-anxiety

What causes someone to develop bulimia?

See this link:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/bulimia-nervosa
or:
https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/causes-bulimia-nervosa/

How can you reduce physical symptoms of anxiety?

See this link for a beginning https://www.healthline.com/health/physical-symptoms-of-anxiety#finding-help or https://www.verywellmind.com/managing-the-physical-symptoms-of-panic-and-anxiety-2584080 READ MORE

See this link for a beginning
https://www.healthline.com/health/physical-symptoms-of-anxiety#finding-help
or
https://www.verywellmind.com/managing-the-physical-symptoms-of-panic-and-anxiety-2584080

How can I get rid of my fear subconscious mind?

See this link....
https://www.eruptingmind.com/understanding-overcoming-fear/#:~:text=Note%3A%20Internal%20fears%20can%20also,subconscious%20mind%20as%20being%20true.

Screening for Depression & Anxiety?

Note link...
https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/screenings

Can anxiety be managed?

See this link: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/anxiety-treatment-options#:~:text=Some%20ways%20to%20manage%20anxiety,solving%2C%20medication%20and%20support%20groups. or https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/treatments-for-anxiety/anxiety-management-strategies READ MORE

See this link:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/anxiety-treatment-options#:~:text=Some%20ways%20to%20manage%20anxiety,solving%2C%20medication%20and%20support%20groups.
or
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/anxiety/treatments-for-anxiety/anxiety-management-strategies

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