Self-Pay Psychiatrist in New Britain, CT

Elite Health LLC is located right here in New Britain — 1 Liberty Sq, Suite 301 — so you don't have to drive across the state to see someone good. And if you're paying out of pocket, that matters. Sindhia Shyras, APRN has been treating adults with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more for over nine years. She takes self-pay patients, tells you the cost upfront, and doesn't run anything through a carrier unless you want her to. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. No surprise bills, no authorization delays — just an appointment you can actually book today. Whether you're uninsured, between jobs, or your deductible hasn't budged yet this year, you're in the right place.

No Insurance? No Referral Needed Either

Self-pay at Elite Health means you skip the whole insurance approval process. No primary care referral, no waiting on a carrier to say you qualify, no clawbacks six months later. You call or book online, you discuss the visit rate beforehand, and you show up. New Britain residents have been taking this route more and more — especially people who have coverage on paper but a deductible so high it's basically self-pay anyway.

Telehealth Is an Option Too

In-person visits happen right here at the New Britain office. But if your schedule is tight or you'd rather do this from home, telehealth is available to all Connecticut residents and it's the same quality of care — same provider, same evaluation, same follow-up. You just don't have to leave your house. A lot of people find that easier, especially at first.

Insurance Accepted Too — When You Have It

Starting as a self-pay patient doesn't mean you're stuck there. If your coverage changes — new job, new plan, Husky Health, Medicaid — just let us know. We accept Aetna, Cigna, Husky Health, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem, and ConnectiCare. You can make the switch without switching providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation — Sindhia takes time to understand your history, your current symptoms, any past treatment, and what you're hoping to get out of care. It's not a ten-minute intake. From there, follow-up visits focus on medication management: how you're responding, any adjustments needed, and whether to add supportive therapy to the mix. You'll know what each visit type costs before you book it.

Yes. Psychiatric care — evaluations, medication management, supportive therapy — qualifies as an eligible medical expense under both HSA and FSA rules. So if you've got money set aside in one of those accounts, you can use it here. It's one of the cleaner ways to cover mental health care out of pocket, especially if your employer contributes to your HSA.

Almost always, yes — and by a significant margin. Emergency departments aren't set up for outpatient psychiatric care, and their billing reflects that. Scheduling a visit here costs a fraction of what an ER trip costs, and you'll actually get a diagnosis, a treatment plan, and a follow-up — not just a crisis stabilization and a discharge sheet. If cost is part of what's been stopping you from getting help, reaching out here is the smarter move.

Located in New Britain, CT. Telehealth available statewide.

Call 860-515-8689 or book online below.

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