Anthem Psychiatrist Serving Naugatuck, CT

Naugatuck is a tight-knit community — the kind of place where people know their neighbors but don't necessarily talk about what's going on inside. Mental health in the Rubber City has historically meant a long wait or a long drive. If you have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, that doesn't have to be the story anymore. Sindhia Shyras, APRN is in-network with Anthem and accepting new patients throughout Connecticut — by telehealth from anywhere in the state, or in-person at 1 Liberty Sq in New Britain, just up Route 8 and 84.

She's board-certified with nine years of experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, insomnia, and mood disorders. She speaks English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu — and self-pay is available for anyone who needs it.

Your Anthem Plan and Psychiatric Care

Being in-network with Anthem means your visits are priced at the contracted rate — not out-of-network rates that can be two to four times higher. Anthem PPO and EPO members can book directly without a PCP referral. HMO plans like Pathway X or HealthKeepers usually require a referral from your primary care provider first — one call to the number on your card will tell you exactly what's needed. Specialist copays generally run $20–$60 depending on your plan and deductible status. Connecticut's mental health parity law means Anthem covers psychiatric care on equal footing with physical health — no discriminatory limits or separate deductibles for mental health services.

Telehealth for Naugatuck Residents

Most Anthem CT plans cover telehealth psychiatry at in-person parity, which means your copay is the same whether you're in the office or on your phone. For Naugatuck residents who work long hours or can't easily leave during the day, that's a real option — not a compromise. Sindhia's first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation, roughly an hour, where she works through your history and symptoms carefully before recommending anything. If your Anthem plan requires prior authorization for medication management, the practice handles the paperwork — you don't navigate that alone.

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