Aetna Psychiatrist in New Britain, CT

Right here in New Britain — at 1 Liberty Sq, Suite 301 — Sindhia Shyras, APRN sees patients in-person and via telehealth. She's been working in psychiatry for over nine years and she accepts Aetna as an in-network provider. So if you've been searching for a psychiatrist in New Britain who takes your insurance, you've found one. She treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, insomnia, and other mood and psychiatric conditions.

You don't have to drive to Hartford or wait six months for a slot. New Britain residents with Aetna can book a psychiatric evaluation here — sometimes within a week or two. Telehealth is also available for anyone in Connecticut who prefers to meet remotely. Either way, you're seeing the same experienced provider.

And if you're not sure what your Aetna plan covers, we can help you figure that out before your first appointment. Call 860-515-8689.

Your Aetna Benefits for Psychiatric Care

Aetna is required by federal and state mental health parity law to cover psychiatric services at the same level as medical services. That means your copay for a visit with Sindhia should be comparable to what you'd pay to see your primary care doctor or a specialist like a cardiologist. For most Aetna plans in Connecticut, specialist copays range from about $20 to $60 per visit. Medication management follow-ups typically carry the same rate. Telehealth visits are covered at parity with in-person — meaning no extra charge for meeting virtually.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Your first appointment is a full psychiatric evaluation — not a rushed 15-minute slot. Sindhia takes time to understand what's going on: your history, your symptoms, how long you've been dealing with this, what you've tried before. From there she builds a treatment plan that might include medication, supportive therapy, or both. Follow-up appointments are scheduled so your care can evolve as you do. Being local in New Britain means you also have the option to come in — sometimes that matters.

Aetna Plans and Prior Authorization

Some Aetna plans — particularly HMO plans — require prior authorization before ongoing medication management visits. If yours does, our office handles the authorization process directly. You won't be stuck navigating that alone. We also work with Cigna, Husky Health, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem, ConnectiCare, and self-pay, so even if your coverage situation changes, you have options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — ongoing medication management is a covered psychiatric service under most Aetna plans. The visit is typically billed as an outpatient mental health visit, which means your usual specialist copay applies. Some plans require prior authorization for longer-term medication management, but our office handles that paperwork. You just show up to your appointments.

It depends on your specific plan. Most Aetna CT plans charge between $20 and $60 for in-network specialist visits, and psychiatric visits fall into that category. To get your exact number, log into Aetna.com, check your Summary of Benefits, or call the member number on your card. Our office can also help you check before your first visit — call 860-515-8689.

Yes. ADHD evaluation and management is a standard psychiatric service and Aetna covers it just like any other mental health visit. Sindhia evaluates adults for ADHD — looking at symptoms, history, and how it's affecting your daily life — and works with you on a management plan from there. If you're in New Britain (or anywhere in CT via telehealth), you can book directly with our office.

In-person in New Britain + telehealth statewide — accepting new Aetna patients.

Call 860-515-8689 or book online below.

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