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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...

How can I better handle my panic attacks?

This link should be insightful:

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-stop-a-panic-attack

Is obsessive-compulsive disorder curable?

This link can be helpful in answering your question:

https://www.psychguides.com/ocd/living-with/

Are there any non medical remedies for depression?

This link will help in addressing your question: https://www.health.com/depression/12-nondrug-remedies-for-depression Also: https://www.dailystrength.org/group/depression/discussion/non-medical-treatments-for-depression Plus: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-treatment.htm READ MORE

This link will help in addressing your question:

https://www.health.com/depression/12-nondrug-remedies-for-depression

Also:

https://www.dailystrength.org/group/depression/discussion/non-medical-treatments-for-depression

Plus:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-treatment.htm

Can social workers suffer from depression?

This link should be helpful in addressing your question: https://depressionpgh.weebly.com/social-workers--depression.html Often, MH professionals do not know how to maintain READ MORE

This link should be helpful in addressing your question:

https://depressionpgh.weebly.com/social-workers--depression.html

Often, MH professionals do not know how to maintain detached concern and get too involved emotionally or get caught in the syndrome of burnout.

Is multiple sclerosis curable?

The following link looks insightful in addressing your question:

https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Comprehensive-Care

Why does depression cause anxiety?

These two links will be helpful in addressing your question: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/depression-and-anxiety/faq-20057989 https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety-depression READ MORE

These two links will be helpful in addressing your question:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/depression-and-anxiety/faq-20057989

https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety-depression

Need Help overcoming Medical Anxiety-Fear of MND

Take a look at these links for some hints at overcoming a phobia: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fighting-fear/201206/overcoming-phobias-6-important-principles https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/phobias-and-irrational-fears.htm Also, READ MORE

Take a look at these links for some hints at overcoming a phobia:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fighting-fear/201206/overcoming-phobias-6-important-principles
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/phobias-and-irrational-fears.htm

Also, a great self-help book on anxiety is Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne 6th edition.

How do you know if you are clinically depressed?

Read this link - it will provide you some insight into your question: https://uhs.berkeley.edu/health-topics/mental-health/clinical-depression The simple answer is yes - READ MORE

Read this link - it will provide you some insight into your question:

https://uhs.berkeley.edu/health-topics/mental-health/clinical-depression

The simple answer is yes - see an MH professional trained in helping depression. If severe, look for a combination team of a psychologist-psychiatrist.

Does bipolar medication change your personality?

This link will be helpful in addressing your question:

https://www.bphope.com/blog/i-dont-want-bipolar-meds-to-change-my-personality/

Can depression be passed down?

These links provide some insight to your question: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/genetic psychiatric-disorders.com/depression/myth-depression-is-genetic-causes-of-depression/ READ MORE

These links provide some insight to your question:

https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/genetic

psychiatric-disorders.com/depression/myth-depression-is-genetic-causes-of-depression/

Why am I having hallucinations?

These links may be helpful in addressing your question: https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/what-are-hallucinations#1 https://www.epainassist.com/mental-health/16-causes-of-visual-hallucination https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hallucinations/ READ MORE

These links may be helpful in addressing your question:

https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/what-are-hallucinations#1

https://www.epainassist.com/mental-health/16-causes-of-visual-hallucination

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hallucinations/

Can bipolar be treated naturally?

Check this out:

https://naturarelief-bipolar.com/

Also this one in answering your question:

https://www.bipolar-lives.com/natural-treatments-for-bipolar-disorder.html

What are the treatment options for schizophrenia?

This link will be helpful.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4159061/

Will my depression go on its own?

Look at these suggestions and see if they help. https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/fifteen-simple-ways-overcome-depression-and-sadness.html Then consider seeking professional READ MORE

Look at these suggestions and see if they help.
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/fifteen-simple-ways-overcome-depression-and-sadness.html

Then consider seeking professional help from a psychiatrist/psychologist team.

How can I tell if someone has schizophrenia?

Look at this link https://www.nation.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-schizophrenia/?utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=Schizophrenia-DT&utm_content=Treatment&utm_term=signs%20of%20schizophrenia&utm_medium=search&imp=48384 READ MORE

Look at this link
https://www.nation.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-schizophrenia/?utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=Schizophrenia-DT&utm_content=Treatment&utm_term=signs%20of%20schizophrenia&utm_medium=search&imp=48384

Why do I hallucinate?

This link will help you address this question:

https://healthengine.com.au/info/hallucinations

What is borderline personality disorder?

Take a look at this link - answers to your questions:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20370242

Should a person with depression seek help?

This link will help address your question: https://www.symptomfind.com/web?qsrc=999&qo=semQuery&ad=semD&o=602635&l=sem&askid=4b3ef8fb-094b-4291-bec7-fadf33e25194-0-sy_mse&q=depression%20when%20to%20seek%20help&dqi=when%20to%20seek%20help%20for%20depression&am=exact&an=msn_s READ MORE

This link will help address your question:

https://www.symptomfind.com/web?qsrc=999&qo=semQuery&ad=semD&o=602635&l=sem&askid=4b3ef8fb-094b-4291-bec7-fadf33e25194-0-sy_mse&q=depression%20when%20to%20seek%20help&dqi=when%20to%20seek%20help%20for%20depression&am=exact&an=msn_s

How can one approach a depressed friend?

See if this link is useful:

https://www.beautyandtips.com/motivation/10-tips-on-how-to-help-a-depressed-friend-or-loved-one/

What does a panic attack look like?

Take a look at this link. I believe it will be helpful in answering your question: https://facty.com/conditions/mental-health/10-telltale-signs-of-panic-attacks/?style=quick&utm_source=bing-up&utm_medium=c-search&utm_term=Panic%20Attacks&utm_campaign=FHUSA%20-%20Panic%20Attacks%20Symptoms%20-%20desktop&msclkid=5f17b2c5d1b91762c811efd66c493cb7 READ MORE

Take a look at this link. I believe it will be helpful in answering your question:

https://facty.com/conditions/mental-health/10-telltale-signs-of-panic-attacks/?style=quick&utm_source=bing-up&utm_medium=c-search&utm_term=Panic%20Attacks&utm_campaign=FHUSA%20-%20Panic%20Attacks%20Symptoms%20-%20desktop&msclkid=5f17b2c5d1b91762c811efd66c493cb7

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