Cigna Psychiatrist Near East Haven, CT — In-Network Care for Mental Health

East Haven sits right on the New Haven line — a shoreline town with its own pace, its own beach-town rhythm in the summer, and the same mental health access gaps that affect a lot of suburban Connecticut. Getting an appointment with a psychiatrist who takes your insurance shouldn't require a six-week search. If you have Cigna — through an employer, through a marketplace plan, through Cigna Connect or LocalPlus — Elite Health LLC is in-network. Sindhia Shyras, APRN, is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with more than nine years of experience treating adults for depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, insomnia, and other mood conditions. Telehealth is available statewide. In-person appointments are at 1 Liberty Sq, Suite 301, New Britain.

What Cigna Covers — and What to Expect

Cigna must cover psychiatric care at the same level as other specialist care — that's federal law under mental health parity. In practice, that means your evaluation and medication management visits run around $30 to $60 in copays for most Cigna plans. The specific number depends on your plan tier. Check myCigna.com or call your member services line to see your exact cost-sharing before your first visit. And if prior authorization is needed for a medication or your initial evaluation, we handle that submission — you don't have to.

A Psychiatric Evaluation That's Actually Thorough

Sindhia's first appointment runs about an hour. She's not reading from a checklist — she's having a real conversation about your symptoms, your history, what your life looks like right now, and what you want it to look like. That's the foundation for everything else. No referral needed for most Cigna plans. Book directly and come in — or log in from wherever you are in Connecticut.

Self-Pay and High-Deductible Options

Some East Haven patients reach out mid-year when their deductible hasn't cleared yet. Self-pay is available in those cases. Others use insurance for some visits and pay out-of-pocket when it's simpler. We're flexible. What matters is that you can get in and get the care you need without hitting a wall over billing logistics. We'll work through it with you.

Frequently Asked Questions