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CHAMPVA Psychologists in Connecticut

824 psychologists in Connecticut accept Medicare assignment, which means they can bill CHAMPVA. Here is how to find one and what to ask before you book.

Psychologists in Connecticut824
Where Connecticut ranks nationally15th of 51 states
Share of all US psychologists2.1%
All CHAMPVA-billable providers in Connecticut42,397
Connecticut cities with verified local listings6

Counts come from the federal CMS Doctors and Clinicians registry, refreshed 2026-09-07. The VA publishes no CHAMPVA provider directory, so this is the closest thing to one.

Military Connecticut is home to Naval Submarine Base New London, so practices in those communities see CHAMPVA families regularly and are often the easiest yes.

Results come from the federal NPPES registry with real practice addresses and local phone numbers. Add a city to narrow it down.

Psychologists by city in Connecticut

Each city page opens with the psychology filter already applied.

How psychologists compare in Connecticut

Among the seven clinician types we count by state, psychology is the 7th largest in Connecticut with 824 providers, behind cardiologists (1,071) and family doctors (1,087). That matters when you are deciding how wide to cast your net: a larger pool usually means a shorter drive and a faster appointment.

The deepest benches in Connecticut are Groton with 166 verified local providers, New London with 165 verified local providers, Stamford with 157 verified local providers, and we list 3 more Connecticut cities. Start with the nearest one, then widen if nobody is taking new patients.

What CHAMPVA covers for psychology

Outpatient therapy sessions are covered with the $50 yearly deductible and a 25 percent cost share, and no referral is needed. The VA's preauthorization list covers inpatient mental health care and substance use treatment, not routine outpatient counseling. Telehealth therapy is a practical option for families far from a psychologist's office; confirm the practice bills CHAMPVA for video sessions.

Before you call a Connecticut office: Many therapists in private practice do not bill any insurance. Ask specifically whether they will file a claim with CHAMPVA. If they will not, you can pay and file the claim yourself with VA Form 10-7959A within one year, and CHAMPVA reimburses up to the allowable amount.

The rules above are federal, so they read the same in Connecticut as anywhere else. Our psychologists page has the full detail including anything that needs advance approval.

Common questions

How many psychologists in Connecticut can bill CHAMPVA?

824 clinicians in Connecticut are listed in the federal CMS registry under clinical psychologists, and clinicians who accept Medicare assignment can bill CHAMPVA. That is the 15th largest pool of any state. Each practice still decides for itself, so confirm with the billing office before you book.

Do I need a referral to see a psychologist in Connecticut with CHAMPVA?

No. CHAMPVA does not require referrals anywhere in the country. A short list of services needs preauthorization instead, such as inpatient mental health care and organ transplants.

What will I pay to see a psychologist in Connecticut?

After a $50 per person yearly deductible you pay 25 percent of the CHAMPVA allowable amount, and your family's out-of-pocket costs for covered care stop at $3,000 a year. A provider who accepts CHAMPVA cannot bill you above the allowable.

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