Psychiatrist in East Hartford, CT — Flexible Care for Working Adults

East Hartford is a working-class community — people here work hard, often in shifts, and don't always have the luxury of scheduling around a standard 9-to-5 medical appointment. Mental health care has to fit real life, not the other way around. Sindhia Shyras, APRN is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over nine years of clinical experience who genuinely understands that. She sees East Hartford patients via secure telehealth from anywhere in Connecticut — on a schedule that actually works for you. Whether you're coming off a night shift or squeezing something in before your next one, telehealth makes it possible to get real psychiatric care without sacrificing a full day of work. Accepting new patients now.

Why Shift Workers Benefit from Telehealth Psychiatry

Sleep disruption, irregular schedules, and physical exhaustion don't just wear on your body — they affect your mood, your concentration, and over time, your mental health. Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are disproportionately common among shift workers. And yet, getting help is harder for people with nontraditional schedules. Telehealth changes that. Sindhia's video appointments can be scheduled at times that work for you — and she's experienced with the particular intersection of shift work, sleep disorders, and mood conditions. She understands why "just get better sleep" isn't always the answer.

Conditions We Treat

Depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, insomnia, and mood disorders. Sindhia does a full psychiatric evaluation at your first visit — not a rushed intake, a real conversation — and puts together a plan that may include medication management, supportive therapy, or both. She follows up regularly and adjusts your care as needed. You won't feel like a file number.

Insurance and Self-Pay

We accept Aetna, Cigna, Husky Health, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem, and ConnectiCare. Self-pay is available too. East Hartford has a diverse population with a wide range of insurance situations, and we want to be accessible across that range. If you're on Medicaid or Husky Health — those plans are accepted here. Call us at (860) 515-8689 if you want to confirm coverage before booking. We'll give you a straight answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check the online booking tool for available slots — we try to offer a range of appointment times to accommodate different schedules. If you're having trouble finding a time that works with your shift, call us at (860) 515-8689 and we'll see what we can do. We know that "regular business hours" doesn't always match how real people live and work.

Insomnia is squarely in Sindhia's scope — especially when it's connected to anxiety, depression, PTSD, or shift work. She treats it directly, both through behavioral strategies and, when appropriate, medication. Sleep problems rarely exist in isolation, and she looks at what's driving them rather than just the symptom itself.

Yes — 1 Liberty Sq in New Britain is about 15–20 minutes from East Hartford via I-84 or Route 5. It's a straightforward drive. But most East Hartford patients find telehealth more convenient, especially if parking or taking time off work is a consideration. Both options are available — your choice.

Serving East Hartford, CT and all of Connecticut via telehealth. Accepting new patients.

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