Telehealth Psychiatry in New Britain, CT — Video Visits, In-Person, or Both

If you're in New Britain, you have an option most patients in Connecticut don't — you can see Sindhia Shyras, APRN in person or over video, depending on what works best for you that day. The office is right here at 1 Liberty Sq, Ste 301. But you don't have to come in if telehealth fits your schedule better. Some people start with an in-person evaluation and switch to video for follow-up appointments. Others do everything remotely. There's no wrong answer — and you can change your preference at any time. The goal is just that you actually show up to your appointments, whatever format makes that easiest.

Why Some Patients Choose Telehealth Even Though They're Local

Telehealth isn't just for people who live far from a provider. Plenty of New Britain residents use it because it's genuinely easier — no parking, no commute, no sitting in a waiting room when you're already anxious or having a hard day. You log in from your car, your lunch break, your living room. Your appointment is 50 minutes. Then you close the laptop and you're done. For people managing depression, anxiety, or ADHD, reducing friction between you and your care matters. Telehealth removes a lot of that friction.

Why Some Patients Prefer Coming In

Some people just want to meet their provider face to face — especially at first. That's completely understandable. There's something about being in the same room that feels more grounding, more real. If that's you, the office is easy to get to from anywhere in the New Britain area. You won't be rushed. And if you decide later that telehealth is more practical for ongoing care, switching is simple. Sindhia sees patients both ways — the clinical quality is the same either way, so the choice is yours.

Medication Management Works Well Over Either Format

If you're already on psychiatric medication and need ongoing management, telehealth makes follow-up visits significantly easier. You don't have to take time off work or arrange transportation for a 20-minute check-in. Sindhia reviews how you're doing, any side effects, whether the dose still makes sense — and if anything needs to change, she can update the prescription the same day. Most medication management appointments run 20 to 30 minutes. Doing those over video just makes sense for most people.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. There's no commitment to one format. You can do your evaluation in person and every follow-up over video. Or the reverse. Or mix and match based on your schedule. Just let us know when you book. The only thing we ask is 24 hours' notice if you're changing the format, so we can set things up properly on our end.

We accept Aetna, Cigna, Husky Health, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem, ConnectiCare, and self-pay. This applies to both telehealth and in-person visits. Call 860-515-8689 to confirm your specific plan before scheduling — coverage varies by carrier and plan type.

The initial evaluation — whether in person or telehealth — runs about an hour. Sindhia takes that time seriously. She's not rushing through a checklist. By the end, you should have a clear picture of what she thinks is going on and what she recommends. Follow-up visits are typically 20 to 30 minutes.

Serving New Britain, CT — telehealth statewide and in-person at 1 Liberty Sq, Ste 301.

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