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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...

How can I naturally deal with depression?

See if this link is helpful.
https://draxe.com/natural-remedies-depression/

What are the types of schizophrenia?

Here is a link to provide you some insight. https://www.nation.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-schizophrenia/?utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=Schizophrenia-DT&utm_content=Treatment&utm_term=schizophrenia%20types&utm_medium=search&imp=48384 READ MORE

Here is a link to provide you some insight.
https://www.nation.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-schizophrenia/?utm_source=bing&utm_campaign=Schizophrenia-DT&utm_content=Treatment&utm_term=schizophrenia%20types&utm_medium=search&imp=48384

What kind of therapy is used to treat schizophrenia?

This link provides valuable info:

http://www.psychologyinfo.com/schizophrenia/treatment.htm

How do you treat major depressive disorder?

Typically these guidelines are followed:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20371031

Depression and anxiety with nurses? Impaired?

This is a very complex question. Note the following guidelines for nurses:

https://www.ukessays.com/essays/nursing/professional-legal-and-ethical-issues-safe-practice-nursing-nursing-essay.php

You are entitled to MH care, too. If your condition interferes with quality care, you should not be practicing. If you are treated and professionals believe you are capable, the license should not be lost.

What does manic depression mean?

This link will help answer your question:

https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/bipolar-disorder-manic-depression#1

Is generalized anxiety disorder different from just anxiety?

This link will provide you some insight into the question you asked:

https://psychcentral.com/lib/normal-worry-versus-generalized-anxiety-disorder/

Why do some people startle so easily?

This link will help you see whether she has an issue:

https://www.epainassist.com/genetic-disorders/exaggerated-startle-response

What constitutes as a severe mental illness?

This link will help you address this question:

http://www.bhevolution.org/public/severe_mental_illness.page

Is depression a normal part of aging?

Take a look at this link - it will provide some insight into your question: https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/aging-depression It does not have to be - many people who get older READ MORE

Take a look at this link - it will provide some insight into your question:

https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/aging-depression

It does not have to be - many people who get older are very positive and energetic. It is a matter of how you address and view your trials and tribulations.

Is marriage counseling worthwhile soon after getting married?

Here is a helpful link for you to review:
http://vkool.com/common-marriage-problems/

And yes, it is worth it.

Why do children chew on their fingers and hands?

This link will be helpful in answering your question:

https://www.healthline.com/health/dermatophagia

Can a couple attend anger counseling together?

The simple answer is yes. This link may be helpful to both of you: https://www.angermanage.co.uk/ Also, another link that may be a good resource is: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434 READ MORE

The simple answer is yes. This link may be helpful to both of you:

https://www.angermanage.co.uk/

Also, another link that may be a good resource is:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434

Can stress induce vomiting?

This link will be enlightening:

https://www.gohealthuc.com/library/vomiting-causes

How are children affected by negligent parents?

This link will help answer your question:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-uninvolved-parenting-2794958

Should I see a psychologist for my nightmares?

This link will be helpful in addressing your question:

https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/nightmares-in-adults#1

Another helpful link is:

https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/anxiety-nightmares

Best practices resource is: https://aasm.org/resources/bestpracticeguides/nightmaredisorder.pdf

After review, seek a professional therapist who has had experience in helping patients deal with nightmares.

Will sport counseling help my performance as a runner?

Review of this link will help you answer this question:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sporting-moments/201906/the-role-psychology-in-running

Can a divorce drive people toward depression?

The following link will provide you some insight into your question:

https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/depression-and-divorce

What is autism spectrum disorder?

Take a look at this link about constant salivation: https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/hypersalivation This link gives you some clues about Autism Spectrum. https://mehdm.com/2019/04/23/autism-symptoms-patterns-of-behavior-prevention/?4t9=ryt&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2_new_d&utm_term=autism%20spectrum&utm_content=1.%20Autism%20Symptoms READ MORE

Take a look at this link about constant salivation:
https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/hypersalivation

This link gives you some clues about Autism Spectrum.
https://mehdm.com/2019/04/23/autism-symptoms-patterns-of-behavior-prevention/?4t9=ryt&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2_new_d&utm_term=autism%20spectrum&utm_content=1.%20Autism%20Symptoms

Should I see a psychologist for my mood changes?

The bottom line is it is worth seeing a MH professional experienced in mood swings.

A link that would be helpful to you is: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/bipolar-journey/2018/09/dealing-with-mood-changes/

Another source is: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/womens-health/8-causes-and-treatments-of-mood-swings

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