Marital and interpersonal conflicts — recurring arguments, distance, mistrust, or a sense of being misunderstood by the people closest to you — are rarely only about the issue on the surface. They often reflect deeper patterns, expectations, and unresolved feelings that each person brings into the relationship, frequently without being fully aware of them.
Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic treatment approaches relationship conflict by looking at these underlying patterns, individually or with both partners present, to understand what is being repeated and why. This makes it possible to address the actual source of the conflict rather than only the most recent disagreement.
Dr. Hartman has over 50 years of experience treating marital, family, and interpersonal conflicts, in individual therapy and in couples and family work. 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.