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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...

Do antidepressants make you worse before better?

Some insight into your question can be found at this link:
https://time.com/3636985/antidepressants-depression/

Is it better to take sertraline at night or in the morning?

This resource link should help address your question:
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697048.html

What happens when you come off antidepressants?

See this link for some insight into your question:
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/dangers-of-stopping-antidepressants#1

Can personality disorders be cured?

Some clues as to addressing your question can be found at this Q/A site:
https://www.quora.com/Can-a-personality-disorder-be-cured

What drugs treat personality disorders?

This site will help address your question:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354468

Is it ok to drink coffee while taking sertraline?

Take a peek at this Q/A link...
https://healthquestions.medhelp.org/sertraline-and-coffee

Can antidepressants make you more emotional?

See thus link. https://www.verywellmind.com/can-antidepressants-make-you-feel-emotionally-numb-1067348 Also... https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/symptoms/biggest-antidepressant-problems-solved/ READ MORE

See thus link.
https://www.verywellmind.com/can-antidepressants-make-you-feel-emotionally-numb-1067348

Also...
https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/symptoms/biggest-antidepressant-problems-solved/

What are the signs of a manic depressive?

THis link is helful… https://www.vraylar.com/about-bipolar?gclid=CL6l9uvpoOUCFUKSgQod7tAIZw&gclsrc=ds#symptoms?guid=sem_bin_[*TrackerID*]&msclkid=d8c3f559973e14c57dfda8fe841e2a2a&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=NB_%20Depression%20%5BExact%5D&utm_term=manic%20depression%20symptoms&utm_content=Depression%20-%20Signs%2FSymptoms READ MORE

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What is the difference between neurosis and psychosis?

Check out thus link - it should help address your question:

https://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/mental-health-neurosis-vs-psychosis.htm

What is the best treatment for social anxiety?

See this link - a good resource for your question:

https://socialphobia.org/

Do antidepressants work for social anxiety?

A good resource in addressing your question:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shyness/index.shtml

Do antidepressants work for generalized anxiety?

Here is a good link that will help answer your question:

https://www.verywellmind.com/best-anxiety-medications-for-gad-1067043

Can a bipolar person live a normal life without medication?

Here is a link that addresses your question:

https://natashatracy.com/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-life-without-medication/

Can bipolar disorder be left untreated?

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

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355955

Is nymphomania a real issue?

Check this out.
https://www.healthgrades.com/conditions/nymphomania

Also,
https://www.wikihow.com/Live-With-a-Nymphomaniac

Consider this:
https://health.howstuffworks.com/sexual-health/sexual-dysfunction/nymphomania-dictionary.htm

Since she wants to change her behavior, she should seek out a therapist certified in sex therapy who understands compulsive behavior.

What are the types of bipolar disorder?

This link will address your question:
https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/guide/bipolar-disorder-forms

What happens when you come off antidepressants?

Some insight into this question: https://www.prevention.com/life/a20509451/what-happens-when-you-stop-taking-antidepressants/ Also: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/going-off-antidepressants READ MORE

Some insight into this question:
https://www.prevention.com/life/a20509451/what-happens-when-you-stop-taking-antidepressants/

Also:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/going-off-antidepressants

What is cognitive behavioral therapy techniques?

This is a good source for your question: https://www.audible.com/pd/Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-Techniques-Audiobook/B07QD2Z46M?source_code=MSNGBWS080516903E&msclkid=7361e86a948316e0f7f4b5fe0825f6bf&gclid=COyY2J3O_eQCFYZegQodyrkN0A&gclsrc=ds Also: https://psychologenie.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-techniques READ MORE

This is a good source for your question:
https://www.audible.com/pd/Cognitive-Behavioral-Therapy-Techniques-Audiobook/B07QD2Z46M?source_code=MSNGBWS080516903E&msclkid=7361e86a948316e0f7f4b5fe0825f6bf&gclid=COyY2J3O_eQCFYZegQodyrkN0A&gclsrc=ds

Also:
https://psychologenie.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-techniques

Which is the best antidepressant for anxiety?

Take a look at this link. https://www.bing.com/shop?q=best+antidepressants+for+anxiety&FORM=SHOPPA&originIGUID=03EC8426DBF44FDD8D289B91E608F77D Also, note... https://consumershealth.org/anti-anxiety-guide/?msclkid=43883cc8f07f1f27e2a3615c6a0b7f88 READ MORE

Take a look at this link.
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Also, note...
https://consumershealth.org/anti-anxiety-guide/?msclkid=43883cc8f07f1f27e2a3615c6a0b7f88

Do antidepressants make you sleepy?

See this link. https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/qa/can-antidepressants-make-you-tired Also, https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/symptoms/biggest-antidepressant-problems-solved/ READ MORE

See this link.
https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/qa/can-antidepressants-make-you-tired

Also,
https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/symptoms/biggest-antidepressant-problems-solved/

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