Anthem Psychiatrist Serving Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city — and like any city that's been through its share of economic shifts and community challenges, its residents know what sustained stress feels like. If you have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and you've been putting off mental health care because you weren't sure what it would cost or where to go, here's the answer. Sindhia Shyras, APRN is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is in-network with Anthem and serving Bridgeport residents via telehealth. Nine years of experience, a real evaluation process, and a plan built around you — not around a one-size treatment algorithm.

Anthem Coverage — What Bridgeport Residents Should Know

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield covers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and telehealth visits under most Connecticut plans. Under federal mental health parity law, Anthem has to cover behavioral health at the same level as other specialist visits — same deductible rules, same copay structure. For most Anthem PPO and EPO plans, you can book directly with Sindhia without needing a referral. If you're on an HMO plan, a quick call to your PCP to get a referral is usually the only extra step. Typical specialist copays run $20–$60, though it varies based on your plan and deductible status.

Conditions We Treat and Services We Offer

Sindhia works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and other mood disorders. Every new patient starts with a full psychiatric evaluation — not a brief intake, but a real conversation about your history, your symptoms, and what you're trying to change. From there, she builds a plan that may include medication management, supportive therapy, or both. Follow-up appointments are part of the process so the plan actually adapts as you do.

Telehealth From Bridgeport — No Commute Required

You don't need to make the trip up I-95 to get quality psychiatric care. Sindhia's telehealth appointments serve all of Connecticut, and most Anthem CT plans cover those visits at the same rate as in-person. The setup is simple — a phone or a computer is all you need. And if your Anthem plan requires prior authorization before approving medication management, the practice handles that submission. You focus on showing up; we handle the insurance side. If you'd prefer an in-person visit, our New Britain office at 1 Liberty Sq, Ste 301 is about an hour from Bridgeport via 84.

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