Don Koehler, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist /Leadership Development Coach
Richmond,VA
Summary
Compassionate and wise Clinical Psychologist committed to serving patients by listening to concerns and guiding patients in approaching behavioral, mental and emotional problems. Certification in the treatment of trauma. Well-versed in various psychological techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, emotion-focused therapies and somatic approaches to therapy. Expertise in the treatment of PTSD and other trauma related disorders.
Successful Life and Leadership Coach guides and mentors business owners and leadership teams through individualized professional development programs to drive strong results.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
SonderMind
Denver, CO
01.2021 - Current
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with a wide range of psychological problems.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults to help address a variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Treated various anxiety disorders using exposure, mindfulness, and somatic therapy approaches.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Mynd Matters
Richmond, VA
10.2018 - Current
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to hundreds of adult clients with a wide range of psychological problems.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness and Internal Family Systems approaches to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed psychological testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Treated trauma-specific conditions to alleviate anxiety, mood related problems and dissociative conditions.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Scheduled, organized, and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger, and mindfulness skills to manage negative emotions.
- Used imaging, relaxation techniques and somatic techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Wrote evaluation reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Trained in techniques such as EMDR, stress reduction therapy and IFS to improve outcomes.
Leadership Coach and Consultant
Integral Consulting LLC
Richmond, VA
01.2007 - Current
- Coached Leaders in small and medium sized organizations to take them to the next level of performance and effectiveness.
- Developed Training Programs for Leadership.
- Assessed individual leaders using 360 evaluations and developed individual leadership development plans.
- Put on seminars for growth and development.
- Development and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Trained and mentored many new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Built strategic partnerships across multiple business segments to help executives and senior leaders improve management structures and team cohesiveness.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set training objectives.
- Taught classes on topics such Resiliency, Mindfulness and Anti-fragility.
- Helped clients develop customized internal strategies for promoting and developing leadership skills in current workforce.
- Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
- Organized integration of critical leadership competencies into existing workflows.
- Coached leaders in important skills underpinning current leadership and management goals.
- Developed and facilitated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
- Advised executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping companies achieve engaged workforces.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Commonwealth Counseling Associates
Richmond, VA
05.2014 - 10.2018
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and mindfulness skills to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults to help address variety of clinical concerns.
- Used imaging, relaxation techniques and somatic techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
Clinical Psychologist & Team Lead
A WiserMind
Denver, CO
04.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, cognitive stimulation and family therapy to treat wide range of psychological and cognitive impairment problems in patients.
- Used brain activation, mindfulness, movement and relaxation techniques to increase stability and cognitive functioning.
- Offered individual outpatient and onsite therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological and cognitive impairment problems.
- Conducted psychological and cognitive assessments for adults to help address variety of clinical concerns.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
Licensed Psychologist
Colorado Center For Neurological Rehabilitation
Englewood, CO
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological, cognitive and neuropsychological problems.
- Collaborated with 5-person multidisciplinary treatment team to discuss treatment plans, progress and discharge decisions.
- Conducted psychological and neuropsychological assessments for adults to help address variety of clinical concerns related to head injury, cognitive impairment and dementia.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and multisensory cognitive stimulation therapy to treat emotional and neuropsychological problems.
- Treated various anxiety and mood disorders using CBT and psychosocial interventions.
Licensed Psychologist
Don Koehler, Ph.D., Private Practice
Denver, CO
01.1998 - 03.2009
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
- Interviewed, observed and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Supervised developing therapists and ran a therapist case consultation group.
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling And Developmental Psychology
University of Denver
Denver, COBachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology (Double Major)
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSkills
- Treatment and Assessment of Trauma
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Relaxation and Affect Management Techniques
- Integrated Healthcare Models
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Crisis Situations & Crisis Intervention
- Clinical Interviewing
- Clinical Evaluation
- Treatment of Depression & Anxiety
- Health and Wellness Management
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
SonderMind
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Mynd Matters
10.2018 - Current
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Commonwealth Counseling Associates
05.2014 - 10.2018
Clinical Psychologist & Team Lead
A WiserMind
04.2010 - 01.2014
Licensed Psychologist
Colorado Center For Neurological Rehabilitation
03.2009 - 12.2010
Leadership Coach and Consultant
Integral Consulting LLC
01.2007 - Current
Licensed Psychologist
Don Koehler, Ph.D., Private Practice
01.1998 - 03.2009
Ph.D. - Counseling And Developmental Psychology
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology (Double Major)
University of Northern Colorado
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