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Aetna Psychiatrist in New Haven, CT

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Aetna Psychiatrist Serving New Haven, CT

New Haven has Yale Medicine, world-class hospitals, and still — finding a psychiatrist who takes your Aetna plan without a three-month wait can feel impossible. Elite Health LLC is in-network with Aetna, and Sindhia Shyras, APRN sees Connecticut patients via telehealth from anywhere in the state — including New Haven. She's a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with nine-plus years of experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, and insomnia. So yes, your Aetna coverage applies — and no, you don't have to sit on a waiting list for months to use it.

How Aetna Mental Health Coverage Works in CT

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, Aetna can't treat psychiatric care differently than physical health care. That means if your plan covers a cardiologist visit at a $40 copay, your psychiatric visit can't cost more. Most Aetna CT plans cover: initial psychiatric evaluations, follow-up medication management appointments, and telehealth psychiatric visits. The actual copay you'll pay depends on your specific plan — usually somewhere in the $20–$60 range for in-network specialists. To get your exact benefits, log into Aetna.com or call member services at the number on your card.

Telehealth Psychiatry — Covered by Most Aetna Plans

You don't need to travel to New Britain for your appointments. Sindhia sees New Haven patients via secure video call, and most Aetna CT plans cover telehealth at the same rate as in-person visits — Connecticut's telehealth parity law backs this up. Whether you're near the Green, out in East Haven, or anywhere in the Greater New Haven area, telehealth psychiatric care is available to you. And if you've ever tried to find parking near Yale New Haven Hospital, you'll probably appreciate not having to make that drive.

Aetna Psychiatrist in New Haven, CT

Conditions Sindhia Treats

Anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, insomnia, and mood disorders. New Haven — with its mix of students, long-term residents, and a healthcare community that's seen it all — has no shortage of people dealing with these conditions. Sindhia takes a thorough look at your history and what's actually going on before recommending anything. That includes a full psychiatric evaluation at your first visit, followed by a treatment plan you actually have a say in. Medication management, supportive therapy, or both — depending on what makes sense for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on how your plan is structured. Some Aetna plans have copays that apply after the deductible is met — meaning once you've hit your deductible, you pay the flat copay (e.g. $30) per visit. Other plans switch to coinsurance after the deductible, where Aetna covers a percentage (like 80%) and you cover the rest. Check your Summary of Benefits in your Aetna.com account, or call member services — they can tell you exactly what kicks in once your deductible is satisfied.

Most Aetna PPO plans — which are common in Connecticut — don't require a referral for specialist visits. You can book directly with our office. If you're on an Aetna HMO plan, a referral from your primary care physician may be required first. A quick call to Aetna member services will confirm which applies to your plan. Either way, we're happy to work with your PCP if needed.

Yes. PTSD is a covered psychiatric diagnosis under Aetna's mental health benefits, and parity law requires it to be covered at the same level as a physical health condition. Sindhia has experience treating PTSD — she takes time at that first appointment to understand the full picture before discussing what treatment looks like. Both medication management and supportive therapy are options. And because telehealth is covered, New Haven residents can get started without leaving home.

Serving New Haven, CT via telehealth — Aetna in-network, new patients welcome.

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