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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...

Why do I keep crying every day?

This link can be helpful to you: https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/signs/feel-like-crying Also take a look at: https://www.pbainfo.org/?msclkid=267190b820851311a371cc4820191d32&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Symptoms%20%5BE%5D;S;PH;UB;NER;DTC;SYM&utm_term=crying%20all%20the%20time&utm_content=Crying%20-%20Episodes After READ MORE

This link can be helpful to you: https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/signs/feel-like-crying

Also take a look at: https://www.pbainfo.org/?msclkid=267190b820851311a371cc4820191d32&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Symptoms%20%5BE%5D;S;PH;UB;NER;DTC;SYM&utm_term=crying%20all%20the%20time&utm_content=Crying%20-%20Episodes

After reviewing these links, you will be in a better position to know whether you need to see a MH specialist.

Are there anti-anxiety breathing exercises I can use?

This link gives you multiple ways to reduce your anxiety: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201503/50-strategies-beat-anxiety Specifically, Four Step Deep READ MORE

This link gives you multiple ways to reduce your anxiety: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201503/50-strategies-beat-anxiety

Specifically, Four Step Deep Breathing is a sound practice: http://cherylschirillo.com/2017/01/09/how-to-do-the-4-part-breathsquare-breathing/

What does being chased in a dream mean?

This link will be helpful in answering your Q https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dreams-about-being-chased_n_891410

Are nightmares a sign of stress?

This link is revealing as to your question:

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

How well does exposure therapy work for OCD?

This link adds value in addressing your question: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/treatments-for-ocd Another good source is The OCD READ MORE

This link adds value in addressing your question:

https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/treatments-for-ocd

Another good source is The OCD Workbook by Bruce Hyman and Cherry Pedrick.

What can a psychologist do for anxiety?

A good resource is the Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne, sixth edition. Psychologists are well-trained to help you.

Do I need a psychologist for my depression?

This link should help you determine the question you asked:

https://psychcentral.com/blog/5-sure-signs--a-therapist/

What is causing my disturbing thoughts?

One link that may provide some insight into your question is: https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/violent-thoughts Another link with potentially relevant information READ MORE

One link that may provide some insight into your question is:
https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/violent-thoughts

Another link with potentially relevant information is:
https://www.2knowmyself.com/Why_do_you_have_disturbing_thoughts_about_hurting_others

Consider seeing an MH professional to deal with this increasing problem.

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