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Dr. David J. Koehn, Ph.D.

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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...

Cam I operate machinery on my medication?

Get letters of validation from your psychiatrist and medical doctor substantiating the medication and its benefits and side effects. Have them note your reactions since you have READ MORE

Get letters of validation from your psychiatrist and medical doctor substantiating the medication and its benefits and side effects. Have them note your reactions since you have been on the medications for some time now. With this evidence, your employer should be more reasonable.

What is the best anti anxiety medication for the elderly?

See this link for some insight into your question: https://www.aagponline.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=anxiety#:~:text=Buspirone%20is%20an%20anti%2Danxiety,impairment%2C%20unsteadiness%2C%20and%20falls. READ MORE

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.aagponline.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=anxiety#:~:text=Buspirone%20is%20an%20anti%2Danxiety,impairment%2C%20unsteadiness%2C%20and%20falls.

Need a way to manage my anxiety but my history is making it hard on the doctors?

You might want to consider a systems approach to your anxiety issues and work an integrated team of psychologist//psychiatrist/nutritionist. There is an excellent self-help workbook READ MORE

You might want to consider a systems approach to your anxiety issues and work an integrated team of psychologist//psychiatrist/nutritionist. There is an excellent self-help workbook you should get called Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne 7th edition. Just using medication is not the answer.

Is depression a side effect of your period?

Take a peak at this link... https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/living-mental-health-condition/reproductive-health-and-mental-health#:~:text=Women%20with%20depression%20or%20anxiety,PMS%20have%20depression%20or%20anxiety.&text=Symptoms%20of%20these%20mental%20health,before%20or%20during%20your%20period. READ MORE

Take a peak at this link...
https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/living-mental-health-condition/reproductive-health-and-mental-health#:~:text=Women%20with%20depression%20or%20anxiety,PMS%20have%20depression%20or%20anxiety.&text=Symptoms%20of%20these%20mental%20health,before%20or%20during%20your%20period.

How can I improve anxiety with medication?

See this link for some insight into your question: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-medication.htm#:~:text=Benzodiazepines%20(also%20known%20as%20tranquilizers,or%20another%20overwhelming%20anxiety%20episode. READ MORE

See this link for some insight into your question:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-medication.htm#:~:text=Benzodiazepines%20(also%20known%20as%20tranquilizers,or%20another%20overwhelming%20anxiety%20episode.

Can you overcome anxiety by yourself?

See this link... https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/anxiety/10-coping-strategies-for-anxiety/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=77548444015&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwps75BRAcEiwAEiACMTXtfzacxR-UmlTqVUis6AiWE2Wth7n182oyh2lDjDdBCvf0h57_wxoCYVgQAvD_BwE Also READ MORE

See this link...
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/anxiety/10-coping-strategies-for-anxiety/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=77548444015&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwps75BRAcEiwAEiACMTXtfzacxR-UmlTqVUis6AiWE2Wth7n182oyh2lDjDdBCvf0h57_wxoCYVgQAvD_BwE

Also consider purchasing Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne - 7th edition

What are general methods used to treat depression?

Check this link out:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-treatment.htm

Social anxiety?

Take a look at this link for some help https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder.htm or https://thiswayup.org.au/how-do-you-feel/shy/ or https://www.verywellmind.com/social-anxiety-disorder-tips-3024209 READ MORE

Take a look at this link for some help
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder.htm
or
https://thiswayup.org.au/how-do-you-feel/shy/
or
https://www.verywellmind.com/social-anxiety-disorder-tips-3024209

Can a psychologist help with chronic pain?

See this link for some insight into your question: https://www.apa.org/topics/pain-management#:~:text=However%2C%20pain%20has%20biological%2C%20psychological,physical%2C%20emotional%20and%20psychological%20aspects. READ MORE

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.apa.org/topics/pain-management#:~:text=However%2C%20pain%20has%20biological%2C%20psychological,physical%2C%20emotional%20and%20psychological%20aspects.

Is most back pain psychological?

Take a peek at this link. https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/depression/stress-related-back-pain or https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/psychology-low-back-pain-201604259537 READ MORE

Take a peek at this link.
https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/depression/stress-related-back-pain

or
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/psychology-low-back-pain-201604259537

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

See this link.. https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/cognitive-behavioral#1 or https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/patient/treatments/mental-and-emotional-therapy/cbt-act-therapy-chronic-pain-how-does-psychotherapy READ MORE

See this link..
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/features/cognitive-behavioral#1
or
https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/patient/treatments/mental-and-emotional-therapy/cbt-act-therapy-chronic-pain-how-does-psychotherapy

Can you become addicted to mood stabilizers?

See this link for some insight into your question: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/mood-stabilizing-medication#:~:text=Mood%20stabilizers%20do%20not%20have,the%20presence%20of%20the%20drug. READ MORE

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/mood-stabilizing-medication#:~:text=Mood%20stabilizers%20do%20not%20have,the%20presence%20of%20the%20drug.

How long does it take for CBT to work for anxiety?

Take a peek at this link...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4610618/

What types of disorders are best treated by CBT?

Note this link... https://www.eenet.ca/resource/what-effectiveness-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-mental-illness-and-substance-use#:~:text=CBT%20for%20anxiety&text=CBT%20is%20more%20effective%20than,traumatic%20stress%20disorder%20(PTSD).&text=CBT%20is%20as%20effective%20as,%2C%20generalized%20anxiety%2C%20and%20PTSD. READ MORE

Note this link...
https://www.eenet.ca/resource/what-effectiveness-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-mental-illness-and-substance-use#:~:text=CBT%20for%20anxiety&text=CBT%20is%20more%20effective%20than,traumatic%20stress%20disorder%20(PTSD).&text=CBT%20is%20as%20effective%20as,%2C%20generalized%20anxiety%2C%20and%20PTSD.

What is the success rate of cognitive behavioral therapy?

See this link...
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/intensive-cbt-how-fast-can-i-get-better-2018102315110

What are the techniques used in behavior therapy?

Consider loking at this link..
https://www.healthline.com/health/cbt-techniques

Are my symptoms related to divorce stress?

Consider this link to see if you have been on target: https://www.mydomaine.com/tips-for-dealing-with-divorce-stress-1102740 or: https://www.galmichelawfirm.com/blog/2016/october/going-through-the-emotional-process-of-divorce/ READ MORE

Consider this link to see if you have been on target:
https://www.mydomaine.com/tips-for-dealing-with-divorce-stress-1102740
or:
https://www.galmichelawfirm.com/blog/2016/october/going-through-the-emotional-process-of-divorce/

What are the techniques of behavior therapy?

See this link for some good insights into your question:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-behavioral-therapy-2795998

What are general methods used to treat depression?

Check out this link: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/depression/how-to-deal-with-depression-tips-techniques-treatment/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=82966718848&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwx9_4BRAHEiwApAt0zvpFLSOuo-ENin_ZddLsqcp7Pv3Zxm8KwyQzXSiZ2u9r-iwVWQ5B2BoCAjUQAvD_BwE READ MORE

Check out this link:
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/depression/how-to-deal-with-depression-tips-techniques-treatment/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=_b&utm_content=82966718848&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=b&utm_campaign=6459244691&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAjwx9_4BRAHEiwApAt0zvpFLSOuo-ENin_ZddLsqcp7Pv3Zxm8KwyQzXSiZ2u9r-iwVWQ5B2BoCAjUQAvD_BwE

Who needs behavioral therapy?

Check this link out
https://www.healthline.com/health/behavioral-therapy
or
https://online.regiscollege.edu/blog/define-behavior-therapy/

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