Psychiatrist Serving Hartford, CT

Finding a psychiatrist in Hartford who's actually accepting new patients isn't always easy. Sindhia Shyras, APRN — a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with nine years of experience — sees patients from Hartford and across Connecticut, via telehealth and in person at her New Britain office. She treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, insomnia, and mood disorders, and she's taking new patients now.

Hartford Has a Real Access Gap — and We're Here to Help Fill It

Hartford is one of Connecticut's most diverse cities, and its mental health infrastructure has never quite caught up with its need. Waits of weeks or months to see a psychiatrist are common. Sindhia built her practice around being available — for first-time patients, for people switching providers, for people who've been struggling and just need someone to finally pick up the phone. She accepts Aetna, Cigna, Husky Health, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem, ConnectiCare, and self-pay. No one should be turned away because of what's in their wallet.

What to Expect When You Start Care

Your first visit is a thorough psychiatric evaluation — not a quick interview, not a form you fill out in the waiting room. Sindhia wants to know your full history: what you've been dealing with, how long, what's been tried before, and what you actually want out of treatment. From there she builds a plan. That might include medication management, supportive therapy, or both. Follow-ups are built in, so your care can shift as your life does. And because telehealth is available statewide, Hartford patients never have to worry about parking on Trumbull Street to get psychiatric care.

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