Psychiatrist in Norwich, CT — Accepting New Patients

Eastern Connecticut has always had a shortage of mental health providers, and Norwich feels it. If you've tried to find a psychiatrist nearby and run into closed waitlists, out-of-network issues, or no response at all — that's not you. That's the system failing the region. Sindhia Shyras, APRN is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with nine years of experience, and she's taking new patients from Norwich and across eastern CT right now. She sees patients via telehealth from anywhere in the state, and in person at 1 Liberty Sq, Ste 301 in New Britain. You don't have to put this off any longer.

Why Telehealth Makes All the Difference in Eastern CT

Norwich sits at the crossroads of I-395 and Route 2 — which sounds convenient until you're factoring in a 70-minute drive each way to see a specialist in Hartford or New Haven. For someone dealing with depression, PTSD, ADHD, or panic disorder, that commute is often the thing that kills the appointment before it happens. Telehealth through Elite Health removes that barrier entirely. Your first evaluation, your medication management follow-ups, your ongoing care — all of it can happen from your home in Norwich. Same board-certified APRN, same thorough evaluation, same real relationship. And if you ever want to come in person, the New Britain office is there. But you'll never have to.

What Sindhia Treats — and What to Expect at First

She sees patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, insomnia, and mood disorders. The first appointment is a full psychiatric evaluation — roughly an hour of real conversation about your symptoms, your history, and what you're hoping to get out of treatment. She's not rushing through a form. She wants to understand what's actually going on before she recommends anything. From there, you'll build a care plan together — medication management, supportive therapy, or a combination — and you'll have a follow-up already on the calendar when you leave. No vague promises. A clear next step.

Insurance, Cost, and Getting Started

Sindhia accepts Aetna, Cigna, Husky Health, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem, ConnectiCare, and self-pay. That covers most plans common in Norwich and the surrounding area. She also speaks English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu — which matters for families in this part of Connecticut who've struggled to find a provider who communicates with them the way they need. If you're not sure whether your insurance is covered, call 860-515-8689 and someone will check with you before you book anything. The goal is to get you started, not to add more confusion to your plate.