ConnectiCare Psychiatrist in Tolland, CT — In-Network & Accepting New Patients

Tolland County is a quieter corner of Connecticut — but that doesn't mean mental health challenges are any less real for residents here. If you're a ConnectiCare member in Tolland looking for psychiatric care, Elite Health LLC accepts your insurance and currently has availability for new patients. Sindhia Shyras, APRN is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with nine years of experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic, insomnia, and mood disorders. Telehealth is available statewide — so Tolland patients don't need to make a long drive for every appointment — and our in-person office is in New Britain for those who want face-to-face care. Your ConnectiCare plan covers the visit. Her team handles prior auth when it's required.

ConnectiCare Psychiatrist Serving Tolland, CT

ConnectiCare Mental Health Coverage — the Basics

ConnectiCare is a Connecticut-founded insurer — one of the state's original HMOs, now part of EmblemHealth — and one of the more common plan types in Tolland County. Elite Health LLC is in-network with ConnectiCare, meaning your visits are billed at your in-network specialist copay rate rather than an inflated out-of-network charge. Under the CT Mental Health Parity Act, ConnectiCare must cover psychiatric services on equal footing with physical health specialty care — so your evaluation and medication management aren't buried under separate rules or a worse benefit tier. Copays typically run $20–$50 per visit depending on your plan. Telehealth visits are covered at in-person rates on ConnectiCare CT plans.

Referral Requirements for Tolland Patients

ConnectiCare HMO plans generally require a primary care referral before you can see a specialist. If that's your plan, a quick call to your Tolland-area PCP is the starting point — most will send the referral once you mention you're looking for psychiatric specialist care. ConnectiCare PLUS and open-access plans let you skip the referral and book Sindhia directly. Not sure which plan you have? The front of your insurance card usually says HMO or PLUS. Or just call us at 860-515-8689 and we'll help you figure it out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — and for most ConnectiCare CT plans, telehealth psychiatry is covered at the same specialist copay as an in-person visit. That's a meaningful benefit for Tolland patients who'd otherwise face a long drive for a thirty-minute follow-up. Sindhia's telehealth appointments are secure, private video sessions — evaluation, medication management, and follow-ups are all available this way. You can use your phone, tablet, or computer from wherever you're comfortable.

Log into connecticare.com and navigate to your benefits summary. Look under "mental health" or "behavioral health" for your specialist copay amount, deductible information, and any visit caps. You can also call the member services number on the back of your ID card — ask specifically about specialist psychiatric visits and telehealth coverage. If you want us to check on your behalf, just mention it when you call 860-515-8689 to book your first appointment.

Both cover psychiatric care at in-network rates — the main difference is whether you need a referral first. ConnectiCare HMO requires your primary care provider to send a referral before you see a specialist like Sindhia. PLUS is ConnectiCare's open-access plan — no referral needed, you can book a specialist directly. In terms of what's actually covered during your visit, both plans provide the same mental health benefits. The referral question is mainly a procedural step for HMO members, not a coverage issue.

Serving Tolland, CT and all of Connecticut via telehealth. ConnectiCare in-network.

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