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

Is this normal?

Bottom line - no See this link... https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/hallucinations-hearing-voices/#:~:text=Hallucinations%20are%20where%20someone%20sees,there's%20usually%20an%20identifiable%20cause. and https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/what-are-hallucinations READ MORE
Bottom line - no
See this link...
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/hallucinations-hearing-voices/#:~:text=Hallucinations%20are%20where%20someone%20sees,there's%20usually%20an%20identifiable%20cause.
and
https://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/what-are-hallucinations

Is it possible to get this fixed?

Go to a professional to take care of wound. Also see this link.. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/self-injury/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350956 and https://digitalcommons.providence.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1020&context=socialwrk_students and https://www.skylandtrail.org/understanding-cutting-and-self-harming-behaviors/ READ MORE
Go to a professional to take care of wound. Also see this link..
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/self-injury/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350956
and
https://digitalcommons.providence.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1020&context=socialwrk_students
and
https://www.skylandtrail.org/understanding-cutting-and-self-harming-behaviors/

Do I have PMDD or anxiety neurosis?

See this link ... https://www.womenshealth.gov/menstrual-cycle/premenstrual-syndrome/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd#:~:text=Premenstrual%20dysphoric%20disorder%20(PMDD)%20is,days%20after%20your%20period%20starts. and https://adaa.org/find-help-for/women/pms-pmdd READ MORE
See this link ...
https://www.womenshealth.gov/menstrual-cycle/premenstrual-syndrome/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd#:~:text=Premenstrual%20dysphoric%20disorder%20(PMDD)%20is,days%20after%20your%20period%20starts.
and
https://adaa.org/find-help-for/women/pms-pmdd

Do I have a sleeping disorder?

I think you are on to what you may have. See this link for further exploration... https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-paralysis#:~:text=Sleep%20paralysis%20is%20a%20feeling,up%20to%20a%20few%20minutes. READ MORE
I think you are on to what you may have. See this link for further exploration...
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-paralysis#:~:text=Sleep%20paralysis%20is%20a%20feeling,up%20to%20a%20few%20minutes.

Opiate use-legal?

See this link for some insight forward...
https://vertavahealthmassachusetts.com/opioids/codeine/

How am I affected by strangulation?

Not my area of expertise, That said...check this link out... https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/media/strangulation-domestic-violence-and-brain-injury-an-introduction-to-a-complex-topic and https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/health-issues-result-from-strangulation/ READ MORE
Not my area of expertise, That said...check this link out...
https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/media/strangulation-domestic-violence-and-brain-injury-an-introduction-to-a-complex-topic
and
https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/health-issues-result-from-strangulation/

What do counselors do for anxiety?

See this link...
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/therapy-for-anxiety-disorders.htm
and
https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/disorders

Is psychotherapy good for social anxiety?

Check this link out...
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/psychotherapy-social-anxiety-disorder

Is psychotherapy good after a breakup?

See this link...
https://mywellbeing.com/therapy-101/breakup

What do psychiatrists prescribe for social anxiety?

See this link...
https://www.verywellmind.com/treatments-for-social-anxiety-disorder-3024949

Is depression medication safe?

See this link... https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20046273 and https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/what-are-the-real-risks-of-antidepressants READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20046273
and
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/what-are-the-real-risks-of-antidepressants

What is the best treatment for bipolar?

See this link... https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355961 and https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/expert-answers/bipolar-treatment/faq-20058042 READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355961
and
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/expert-answers/bipolar-treatment/faq-20058042

Is depression best treated with medications?

See this link.. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356013 and https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/optimizing-depression-medicines READ MORE
See this link..
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356013
and
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/optimizing-depression-medicines

Can you fix drug addiction?

See this link... https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/overcoming-drug-addiction.htm and https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/treatment-approaches-drug-addiction READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/overcoming-drug-addiction.htm
and
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/treatment-approaches-drug-addiction

Will social anxiety go away?

See this link.. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/social-anxiety/#:~:text=For%20some%20people%20it%20gets,can%20help%20you%20manage%20it. and https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/dear-gt/will-social-anxiety-go-away READ MORE
See this link..
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/social-anxiety/#:~:text=For%20some%20people%20it%20gets,can%20help%20you%20manage%20it.
and
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/dear-gt/will-social-anxiety-go-away

Can psychosis be treaded with therapy?

See this link...
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/psychosis/treatment/

What type of therapy is best for paranoid schizophrenia?

See this link...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3792827/

Does therapy help with obsessive thoughts?

See this link... https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354438 and https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/understanding-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-treatment READ MORE
See this link...
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354438
and
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/understanding-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-treatment

What are the treatments for panic attacks?

See this link.. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376027 and https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms READ MORE
See this link..
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-attacks/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376027
and
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms

What is the first-line treatment for anxiety attacks?

See this link..
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5573566/
and
https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-health-medications-for-anxiety-2337705