Dr. Steven Hartman, Psy.D.

Dr. Steven Hartman, a graduate of Yeshiva University – Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, earned a Master of Arts degree and continued his studies to fulfill the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Psychology. He trained in various settings, including the East Ramapo Central School District, Hackensack University Medical Center, Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center, and Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center. Dr. Hartman has been a consultant for the Suffolk County Police Department and conducted psychological evaluations for potential recruits. He has also conducted evaluations and therapeutic interventions for adults and children with learning and developmental disabilities.

Dr. Hartman is active in the Suffolk County community and is a past president of the Suffolk County Psychological Association. He served on the Executive Board of the Suffolk County Psychological Association from 2000–2011, and on the Executive Board of the Suffolk County Academy of Psychology from 2005–2011. Dr. Hartman has conducted presentations and workshops for the Suffolk County Psychological Association and NY State Psychological Association. He is also a certified school psychologist in the Sachem Central School District.

Influenced by multiple disciplines throughout his training, Dr. Hartman prefers to utilize a psycho-dynamic approach to the therapeutic process, but also relies heavily on cognitive/behavioral techniques and family systems theory when implementing treatment modalities.

Areas of Specialization

• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders (Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Specific Phobias)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Anger Management / Stress Reduction
• Spectrum Disorders (Autism, Asperger's) / Developmental Delays
• Behavior Management for Children
• Parenting Skills
• Acute Psychiatric Disorders (Major Depression, Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder)

In His Own Words

"Many people have asked me why I decided to become a psychologist. From as far back as I can remember, I have always felt in touch with other people's feelings and seemed to have developed a gift of helping others when they needed someone to lean on. I began my studies in Psychology at the State University of NY at Albany, and it was the first time I studied to learn rather than to earn a good grade."

"During my senior year, I accepted an internship at the Capital District Psychiatric Center in Albany, where I worked one-to-one with patients under the supervision of a licensed psychologist. One patient, prior to his discharge, told me that my work with him helped a great deal and that he would remember me long after he was gone. His remarks confirmed my decision to pursue a doctorate in psychology — and looking back, I think I am so fortunate that I chose a career that is both challenging and rewarding."