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Dr. Syed Zaidi

Psychiatrist
36 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Zaidi is Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry/Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. He has encompassed more than thirty years of extensive and diverse experience in the field of Child, Adolescent & Family Psychiatry. Dr. Zaidi was responsible for the management of a Monmouth Medical Center Children’s Crisis Intervention Service staff and operations; establishing patient services for adolescents, including day and overnight hospitalization; and supervision of multidisciplinary staff in various settings. Dr. Zaidi served as a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry at the Drexel School of Medicine. As a Site Director for Psychiatry, he provided supervision and training of medical students and pediatric residents on rotation at Monmouth Medical Center for Drexel School of Medicine and the Physicians Assistants Program from UMDNJ and Seton Hall. Dr. Zaidi has seen children, adolescents, and adults in private practice for over a decade. Dr. Zaidi is certified by the Board of Education to conduct psychiatric evaluations for school districts for Monmouth and surrounding counties.

My approach to therapy

Dr. Zaidi’s approach is compassionate, collaborative, and patient-centered. He takes the time to listen and understand each individual’s unique story, drawing on decades of experience to provide thoughtful, evidence-based guidance. Dr. Zaidi values open communication and works closely with patients and families to develop personalized treatment plans that support long-term well-being. His care is rooted in respect, empathy, and a commitment to helping every patient achieve their fullest potential.

What you can expect from me

Feel confident knowing you are working with a highly qualified, triple board-certified psychiatrist who has trained and supervised other doctors and worked with schools and hospitals throughout the community.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Inquisitive, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    36 years of experience
  • Training
    MD (Medical Degree) at Kakatiya Medical College, Masters in Psychiatric Mental Health
  • License type
    MD (Medical Doctor) (New Jersey, Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    501 Iron Bridge Road SUITE 6
    Freehold Township, NJ 07728