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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...

What happens in CBT sessions?

See this link:
cogbtherapy.com/what-happens-in-cbt/

How can I calm my anxiety without medication?

Insight into your question can be found at:

https://www.herownhealth.com/manage-anxiety/

How do you deal with anxiety?

Take a look at this link. https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/features/coping-with-anxiety#1 Also, consider purchasing The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne - latest edition. READ MORE

Take a look at this link.
https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/features/coping-with-anxiety#1

Also, consider purchasing The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne - latest edition.

How do I know if I have bipolar or borderline personality disorder?

Take a look at this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324375.php

How is bipolar disorder 1 diagnosed in adults?

See this link...
https://www.additudemag.com/bipolar-disorder-in-adults-recognizing-complex-symptoms/

Does bipolar medication change your personality?

This link is insightful:
https://www.sharecare.com/health/bipolar-disorder-treatment/will-medications-bipolar-disorder-personality

Are bipolar people manipulative?

Take a peek at this link regarding your question:
https://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-and-lying.html

What is the most common anxiety disorder in children?

See this link for some understanding of your question: https://www.disorders.org/anxiety/childhood-anxiety-disorder/common-anxiety-symptoms-in-kids/ Also, look at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6248-anxiety-disorders-in-children--adolescents READ MORE

See this link for some understanding of your question:
https://www.disorders.org/anxiety/childhood-anxiety-disorder/common-anxiety-symptoms-in-kids/

Also, look at:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6248-anxiety-disorders-in-children--adolescents

Is anxiety and depression a disability?

To qualify as a disability take a look at this link. https://www.disabilityadvisor.com/can-i-get-social-security-disability-for-depression-and-anxiety/ Also look at... https://healthprep.com/mental-health/how-to-understand-the-difference-and-similarities-between-anxiety-and-depression/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=267592856&utm_content=1276533249374479&utm_term=depression&msclkid=f24441fa1f9317cb588c1c3a884ee135 READ MORE

To qualify as a disability take a look at this link.
https://www.disabilityadvisor.com/can-i-get-social-security-disability-for-depression-and-anxiety/

Also look at...
https://healthprep.com/mental-health/how-to-understand-the-difference-and-similarities-between-anxiety-and-depression/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=267592856&utm_content=1276533249374479&utm_term=depression&msclkid=f24441fa1f9317cb588c1c3a884ee135

Is anxiety all in your head?

See following link - should provide some insight
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anxiety-disorders-just-in-your-head/

How can I stop negative thoughts?

Note the following link...
http://www.thelawofattraction.com/5-techniques-stop-negative-thinking/

How do I change my thoughts from negative to positive?

Some insight into your question can be found at: https://thehealthsessions.com/changing-negative-thoughts/ Also: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201805/the-beginners-guide-changing-negative-thoughts READ MORE

Some insight into your question can be found at:
https://thehealthsessions.com/changing-negative-thoughts/

Also:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201805/the-beginners-guide-changing-negative-thoughts

How can I relax my subconscious mind?

See this link... https://selfhypnosismadeez.com/subconscious/relaxation.html Also.. https://www.vortex-success.com/subconscious-mind-free-lessons/how-to-program-subconscious-mind/ READ MORE

See this link...
https://selfhypnosismadeez.com/subconscious/relaxation.html

Also..
https://www.vortex-success.com/subconscious-mind-free-lessons/how-to-program-subconscious-mind/

What is the main cause of ADHD?

Check out this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adhd-trigger-symptoms#1

How serious is ADHD?

Take a peak that this link: https://www.sharecare.com/health/add-adhd/is-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder Also: https://psychcentral.com/blog/9-myths-misconceptions-and-stereotypes-about-adhd/ READ MORE

Take a peak that this link:
https://www.sharecare.com/health/add-adhd/is-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder

Also:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/9-myths-misconceptions-and-stereotypes-about-adhd/

What can trigger a manic episode?

Check out this link:
https://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar-laid-bare/2015/12/9-triggers-of-mania-in-bipolar-disorder/

Can ADHD be cured?

See this link.
https://www.healthyplace.com/adhd/adhd-children/adhd-cure-is-there-a-cure-for-add

Also
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/qa/can-adhd-be-prevented-or-cured

Are anti-anxiety drugs dangerous?

Some insight into this question can be found at this link:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inner-source/201107/anxiety-drugs-worth-risking-your-life-0

Does anti-anxiety medication change your personality?

See this link...
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/08/antidepressant.personality.changes/

Also look at:
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120605141023AAmQpHA

What is the best medication for anxiety?

See this link... https://consumershealth.org/anti-anxiety-guide/?msclkid=762ab6398d9412fad9fdeb977194b116 Also: https://www.anxieti.org/products-comparison/?msclkid=3256a7bfa6b7193aa659fa115ae778c3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US%20-%20Partners%20-%20Product&utm_term=best%20treatments%20for%20anxiety&utm_content=Treatment%20-%20Exact READ MORE

See this link...
https://consumershealth.org/anti-anxiety-guide/?msclkid=762ab6398d9412fad9fdeb977194b116

Also:
https://www.anxieti.org/products-comparison/?msclkid=3256a7bfa6b7193aa659fa115ae778c3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US%20-%20Partners%20-%20Product&utm_term=best%20treatments%20for%20anxiety&utm_content=Treatment%20-%20Exact

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