UnitedHealthcare Psychiatrist Serving Tolland, CT

Psychiatrist serving Tolland CT accepting UnitedHealthcare

Tolland is a quiet corner of Connecticut — the Tolland Green, the old county jail turned museum, the steady rhythm of a town that runs on state employment and UConn energy. But quiet doesn't mean without struggle. If you're dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or another psychiatric condition, Elite Health LLC is here. Sindhia Shyras, APRN — a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over nine years of experience — is in-network with UnitedHealthcare and accepting new patients from Tolland and across Connecticut via telehealth.

UnitedHealthcare Coverage for Psychiatric Care

Elite Health accepts UnitedHealthcare Choice, Choice Plus, Navigate, Oxford Health Plans, and UHC Community Plan. Mental health parity law means UHC must cover psychiatric visits the same as any physical specialist visit — same deductibles, same copay structure, no separate mental health caps. Covered services include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and telehealth appointments. You can confirm your benefits anytime at myuhc.com before your first visit.

Telehealth from Tolland — No Drive Required

There's no in-network psychiatry office on every corner in Tolland, and that's exactly why telehealth matters. Elite Health's secure telehealth platform covers all of Connecticut, and UnitedHealthcare covers those visits at parity — the same copay as an in-office appointment. Whether you're working from home near UConn or managing a full schedule, you can meet with Sindhia Shyras, APRN without leaving your house. Self-pay rates are also available for patients navigating a deductible gap.

Most UnitedHealthcare plans — including Choice Plus and Navigate — don't require a referral to see a psychiatric provider. You can book directly with Elite Health without going through your primary care physician first. That said, plan designs vary, so it's worth double-checking your specific benefits at myuhc.com or by calling the member number on the back of your card.

Specialist copays with UHC typically fall in the $20–$50 range, but the exact amount depends on your specific plan tier, whether you've met your deductible, and whether the visit is in-network (which Elite Health is). The best way to know your exact cost? Log in to myuhc.com, look up "behavioral health benefits," and check your in-network specialist cost-sharing. Or call us — we're happy to help you figure it out before your first appointment.

Head to myuhc.com, log in, and look under "Benefits & Coverage" for mental health or behavioral health. You'll see your copay, deductible status, and whether prior authorization is needed for your plan. You can also call the member services number on the back of your UHC card — ask specifically about in-network outpatient psychiatric services and telehealth. And if you'd rather not navigate it alone, just call us at 860-515-8689 and we'll walk through it with you.

Ready to Get Started?

Call 860-515-8689 or book online today. We accept UnitedHealthcare and most major CT insurance plans.

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