Dr. Trudy Hartman, Experienced Psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA provides diagnostic evaluations and medication treatment. For psychotherapy, I refer my patients to local clinicians. I treat a wide variety of patients with diagnoses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, panic, OCD, and psychotic disorders.
A psychiatric evaluation for children and adolescents takes two, sometimes three, one-hour sessions, one for the parents and one or two for the patient. For adult patients, one session is sometimes enough, particularly for those already in psychotherapy. With the patient's authorization, I contact the therapist to gather further information and coordinate care.
A psychiatric evaluation for children and adolescents takes two, sometimes three, one-hour sessions, one for the parents and one or two for the patient. For adult patients, one session is sometimes enough, particularly for those already in psychotherapy. With the patient's authorization, I contact the therapist to gather further information and coordinate care.
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If you're struggling with depression, anxiety or any other emotional or mental health problem, call me now to book an appointment and take the first step towards getting the help you need. I completed my medical degree at U.C. San Francisco and Pediatric Internship at the University of Colorado, Denver.
Dr. Trudy Hartman, M.D. is a well known psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA, providing diagnostic evaluations and medication treatment to children, adolescents & adults, struggling with emotional and mental health issues. Contact Palo Alto based Psychiatrist, Dr. Trudy Hartman to know more about the psychiatric services she provides.
When meeting with adults, I ask why they are consulting me, and about their goals for the evaluation and subsequent treatment. I gather the current history of symptoms and how these symptoms are impacting their social, educational, and work lives; past psychiatric history, - which treatments worked and which did not; family psychiatric history, educational, work, and social history, and history of substance use/abuse.
Along with adult psychiatry, I also specialize in adolescent & child psychiatry in Palo Alto, CA. Schedule an appointment with me for a diagnostic evaluation. For children under 14, I meet first with the parents to understand their goals for the evaluation and concerns about treatment.
I take a complete history of the presenting problem - previous treatment, current stressors, symptoms and behaviors and their duration, the effects of the symptoms and behaviors on family and peers and on academic functioning.For Adolescents, I meet with an adolescent first, before the parents, since they should be developing autonomy from the family.
I take a complete history of the presenting problem - previous treatment, current stressors, symptoms and behaviors and their duration, the effects of the symptoms and behaviors on family and peers and on academic functioning.For Adolescents, I meet with an adolescent first, before the parents, since they should be developing autonomy from the family.
Studies show that combined medication and therapy is the most effective for treatment of mental disorders. Along with carrying out diagnostic evaluations, I also prescribe medication to help relieve the sufferings of my patients. Contact me to know more about the Psychiatric Services I provide in & around Palo Alto, CA.
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Marilyn Kanes
Mar 27, 2021
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After being unable to find a psychiatrist that was able to help with our son's anxiety, we found Dr. Hartman. We have been working with her for about 2 years. She is professional, friendly and very engaging with our son. His anxiety has all but vanished, and working with her via ZOOM has been seamless. I highly recommend her.
Trudy Ann Hartman
Jan 22, 2021
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Maya Vayner
Sep 10, 2020
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Blake 'Blue' Edwards
Jul 30, 2020
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I've been seeing Dr. Hartman for over a year now, and her reliability and understanding for my struggle with depression and anxiety has been influential in helping me learn to deal productively with my mental health. They've always been supportive in working to find the right medication to assist with healthily dealing with my mental health, and that willingness to be there every step of the way has been incredible! I can't thank Dr. Hartman enough for all that she's done, and I look forward to continuing to work with her as my psychiatrist. Thanks Doc!
