Aetna Psychiatrist in Meriden, CT — In-Network Care at Elite Health LLC

If you're searching for a psychiatrist in Meriden who takes Aetna, you're in the right place. Sindhia Shyras, APRN is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 9+ years of experience — and Elite Health LLC is in-network with Aetna. That means you pay your Aetna specialist copay, not full price. She sees patients by telehealth anywhere in Connecticut and in person at our New Britain office on Liberty Square, just a short drive up I-91 from Meriden. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or something you haven't been able to name yet, you don't have to wait it out. We're accepting new patients now.

What Your Aetna Plan Covers for Psychiatry

Under federal mental health parity law, Aetna covers psychiatric care the same way it covers any other specialist visit. Most CT Aetna members pay a $20–$60 copay per visit — no referral required in most plans. That applies to your initial psychiatric evaluation and follow-up medication management appointments. And if you'd rather meet by video? Telehealth psychiatry is covered by most CT Aetna plans at the same rate as in-person visits. If you're not sure what your specific plan covers, just call the member services number on the back of your Aetna card or log into Aetna.com to check your benefits before your first appointment.

How Sindhia Shyras Approaches Your Care

Your first visit is a real psychiatric evaluation — not a ten-minute check-in. Sindhia takes the time to understand your history, what you've tried before, and what's actually going on day to day. From there, she builds a plan that fits you: medication management if appropriate, supportive therapy elements, and regular follow-ups so nothing gets missed. She's worked with people from all over the Silver City area dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic, and insomnia. If prior authorization is required by your Aetna plan, her office handles that — you don't have to chase it down yourself.

Telehealth + In-Person Options for Meriden Residents

Getting care shouldn't mean rearranging your whole day. Telehealth appointments are available to all Connecticut residents — secure, private, and covered by most Aetna plans. If you'd rather come in, our New Britain office is about 15 minutes from downtown Meriden. Either way, the level of care is the same. Call us at (860) 515-8689 or book online to get started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Elite Health LLC is in-network with Aetna. That means you'll pay your plan's standard specialist copay rather than out-of-network rates. It's always a good idea to verify with Aetna directly that your specific plan includes our practice, since Aetna offers many different plan types in Connecticut.

Most Aetna plans in Connecticut don't require a referral to see a mental health specialist. You can typically book directly. That said, it's worth a quick check on your plan — HMO plans sometimes work differently than PPO plans. Call the number on your Aetna card if you're not sure.

Yes, most CT Aetna plans cover telehealth mental health visits at the same rate as in-person. So if you'd rather meet from your couch in Meriden than drive to an office, that's a real option — and it won't cost you more. Video visits are HIPAA-compliant and just as thorough as coming in.

Accepting new Aetna patients in Meriden, CT and all of Connecticut via telehealth.

Call (860) 515-8689 or book online below.

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