Anxiety that will not resolve — persistent worry, dread, or panic that seems out of proportion to the situation at hand — is one of the most common reasons people seek treatment. It can show up as racing thoughts, physical symptoms, avoidance, or a general sense that something is wrong, even when there is no clear external cause.
Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapy treats anxiety as a signal rather than simply a symptom to be suppressed. Underneath persistent worry there are often conflicts, fears, or wishes that a person cannot yet put into words. In treatment we work to understand what the anxiety is about and why it has taken the particular form it has, which allows the underlying difficulty, not just its surface expression, to be addressed.
Dr. Hartman has over 50 years of experience helping adults, couples, and teens work through anxiety and panic, in both weekly psychotherapy and more intensive psychoanalysis. Sessions are held online by secure video for residents of Washington, DC, Florida, and Michigan, and, through PsyPact, residents of 40+ additional states.
Contact Dr. Hartman to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.