Anthem Psychiatrist in Meriden, CT — In-Network Mental Health Care

If you're in Meriden and your Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plan covers mental health services, you're probably wondering whether you can actually find a good in-network psychiatrist nearby. The short answer: yes. Elite Health LLC — led by Sindhia Shyras, APRN, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 9+ years of experience — is in-network with Anthem BCBS in Connecticut. Whether you're dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, or something harder to name, Sindhia takes the time to actually figure out what's going on. She sees patients via telehealth across all of CT and in-person at our New Britain office, just a short drive from Meriden on I-91. Your Anthem benefits are accepted here — and you can get started today.

How Anthem Coverage Works for Psychiatric Care

Anthem plans in Connecticut — including HMO, PPO, EPO, and Pathway X — all include mental health benefits. Federal parity law requires Anthem to cover psychiatric services at the same level as other medical care, so you shouldn't face higher out-of-pocket costs just because it's a mental health visit. For most Anthem PPO and EPO members, you don't need a referral before booking. HMO plans may ask you to check in with your PCP first — it's worth a quick call to member services (the number is on your card) or a look at your plan details at anthem.com. Specialist copays typically run $20–$60 depending on your plan, and most CT Anthem plans cover telehealth at the same rate as in-person visits. If your plan requires prior authorization, our office handles that — you won't be stuck chasing paperwork on your own.

What Sindhia Treats

Sindhia works with adults managing a wide range of mental health conditions — depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, insomnia, and mood disorders. Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation: a real conversation about your history, symptoms, lifestyle, and what you've already tried. From there, she puts together a plan that fits your actual life. That might mean medication management, supportive therapy, or both. She speaks English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu — so if English isn't your first language, that's not a barrier here. And because she's been doing this for over nine years, she's not guessing. She knows what works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — we're in-network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut. That means your visits are billed at the in-network rate, which is typically much lower than out-of-network care. To confirm your specific benefits before your first appointment, call the member services number on the back of your card or log in to anthem.com and check your plan details.

For most CT Anthem plans, yes. Telehealth is covered at the same rate as in-person psychiatric visits — which is a big deal if you'd rather meet from home instead of coming into the office. Since Connecticut passed telehealth parity rules, your Anthem plan generally can't charge you more for a video visit than for an in-person one. Just verify your specific plan, since details can vary.

It depends on your plan type. Anthem PPO and EPO members can typically book directly — no referral required. But if you're on an HMO plan, you may need a referral from your primary care provider first. When in doubt, a quick call to Anthem member services will clear it up fast. And if there's prior authorization needed on our end, we take care of that for you.

Accepting new Anthem patients in Meriden, CT and across Connecticut via telehealth.

Call (860) 515-8689 or book online below.

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