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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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50 years Experience
Dr. David J. Koehn, Ph.D.
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  • Psychologist
  • Fort Myers, Florida
  • University of Notre Dame
  • Accepting new patients

What causes post natal depression in women?

It is my experience as well as others' that there is no one cause of post-natal depression. Because there is no single cause of postpartum depression, often, both physical and READ MORE
It is my experience as well as others' that there is no one cause of post-natal depression. Because there is no single cause of postpartum depression, often, both physical and emotional issues play a role. Regarding physical changes, after childbirth, a dramatic drop in hormones (estrogen and progesterone) in her body may contribute to postpartum depression. A blood chemistry and hormone level assessment by her medical doctor should be completed and determined if a medical treatment is needed. Along with this possible medical condition, emotional issues surface. A new child is all-consuming - your sister may need counseling to deal with conflicts that a newborn plays on her ability to balance her life. The thought of raising a child to be "awesome" can be a bit overwhelming and needs to be worked through.
Hope this helps.

For how long does a course of treatment for depression normally last?

Typically, if your son is suffering mild or moderate depression, treatment may need to be 3-6 months if caught in the acute phase (just begun phase). If it is chronic (been around READ MORE
Typically, if your son is suffering mild or moderate depression, treatment may need to be 3-6 months if caught in the acute phase (just begun phase). If it is chronic (been around for awhile like more than a year), treatment may last more than a year. If your son is suffering severe depression, psycho-therapeutic approaches may have limited value on their own. Combinations of anti-depressants/anti-anxiety medications may be required, and a psychiatrist will need to be involved. If medications do not seem to
help, consider looking at transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMI) as an alternative to EST.
Hope this helps.