Virtual Anxiety Treatment in New Jersey
Personalized anxiety care for children, adolescents, and adults through convenient virtual appointments available throughout New Jersey.
Find Relief From Overwhelming Anxiety
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. However, when fear, worry, or nervousness becomes difficult to control and begins interfering with school, work, relationships, or everyday activities, professional treatment may help.
Gagandeep Singh, M.D., is board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry. Through secure virtual appointments, he provides personalized evaluations and treatment to help patients better understand their symptoms, manage anxiety, and live with less fear and worry.
Common Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can appear in different ways. Some of the most common anxiety disorders include:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder can cause persistent and excessive worry that feels difficult to control. Symptoms may include restlessness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, fatigue, and problems sleeping.
Panic Disorder
Panic disorder involves unexpected episodes of intense fear known as panic attacks. During an episode, a person may experience a pounding heartbeat, sweating, trembling, dizziness, chest discomfort, or difficulty breathing. Fear of another attack may lead someone to avoid certain places or activities.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder involves an intense fear of being watched, judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social situations. It can make it difficult to attend events, participate in school or work, meet new people, or maintain relationships.
Phobia-Related Disorders
A phobia is an intense fear of a particular object or situation. Although the danger may be limited, the fear can lead to significant distress and avoidance. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
OCD and PTSD can also involve significant anxiety, but they are classified as separate mental health conditions rather than anxiety disorders. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
What Can Cause Anxiety?
Anxiety may develop through a combination of biological factors, inherited traits, temperament, stressful experiences, and life circumstances. Certain health conditions or substances may also produce or worsen anxiety symptoms.
Possible contributing factors can include:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Thyroid conditions
- Respiratory disorders
- Chronic pain
- Substance or medication use
- Stressful or traumatic experiences
- A family history of anxiety or other mental health conditions
A comprehensive evaluation can help identify possible contributing factors and determine an appropriate direction for treatment.
How Is Anxiety Treated?
Dr. Singh develops treatment recommendations according to each patient’s symptoms, needs, preferences, and medical circumstances. Treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, or a combination of approaches.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps patients recognize thought patterns that influence their emotions and actions. Patients may learn practical skills, complete exercises, or track thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and sleep patterns between appointments.
When appropriate, Dr. Singh may also recommend medication to help manage anxiety symptoms. The treatment plan is individualized and discussed carefully with each patient or family. Psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both are established treatment options for anxiety disorders. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Take the First Step Toward Managing Anxiety
If anxiety is making everyday life more difficult, personalized care can help. Meet with Dr. Singh at his Freehold office or schedule a virtual appointment from anywhere in New Jersey.
