Anthem Psychiatrist in New Britain, CT

New Britain has its own rhythm — the factories that shaped it, the neighborhoods that hold it together, the folks who've stayed and the ones who keep arriving. And like everywhere else, a lot of people here are carrying more than they let on. If you have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and you need psychiatric care, you're in the right place. Elite Health LLC is located right here at 1 Liberty Sq, Ste 301 — and Sindhia Shyras, APRN is in-network with Anthem, accepting new patients, and ready to actually listen. She's been doing psychiatric care for nine years. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar — she's seen it and she knows how to help. You can come in person or do it all from home via telehealth. Either way, your Anthem plan works here.

Using Anthem at Our New Britain Office

Because we're right in New Britain, in-person appointments are straightforward — no long commutes, no circling around Hartford looking for parking. And because Sindhia is in-network with Anthem, your visit is covered at your plan's in-network rate. Depending on your specific Anthem plan, you might pay a $20–$60 specialist copay. Some plans require that you meet your deductible first — check at anthem.com or call member services if you're unsure what to expect. We can help you sort that out before your first visit.

Mental Health Parity — You're Entitled to This Coverage

Under federal mental health parity law, Anthem has to cover psychiatric visits at the same level as medical specialist visits. That means your copay for seeing Sindhia shouldn't be higher than what you'd pay to see a cardiologist or an orthopedist on the same plan. So if your Anthem plan covers specialist visits, it covers this. And if Anthem requires prior authorization for medication management — some plans do — we handle that paperwork on your end.

Who We See and What We Treat

Sindhia works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and mood disorders. She offers full psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy. Appointments are available in English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. And if you'd rather not come in right away, telehealth works just as well for a first visit — you'll get the same thorough evaluation either way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most Anthem CT plans do cover telehealth psychiatry — and at the same rate as an in-person visit. That's been true for most plans since expanded telehealth coverage took effect. But plan details vary, so it's worth a quick check. Log into anthem.com, look up your mental health benefits, and check for telehealth coverage under behavioral health. Or call member services and ask directly: "Is telehealth psychiatry covered at in-person rates on my plan?" — you'll get a straight answer.

Yes — Anthem covers Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who are credentialed and in-network. Sindhia Shyras is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is in-network with Anthem. In Connecticut, APRNs have full practice authority, meaning they can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe independently. You'll get the same quality of psychiatric care as you would from an MD — and Anthem treats the visits accordingly.

The simplest way is to log into anthem.com, go to your benefits summary, and look under behavioral health or mental health. You'll see your copay, deductible status, and whether telehealth is covered. You can also flip your Anthem card over and call member services — just say you're looking at a psychiatric NP visit and want to know your cost. If you'd rather we help you sort it out, call us at 860-515-8689 and we'll walk through it together before your first appointment.

Located in New Britain — in-person and telehealth appointments available.

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