Plain answers
Straight answers to the questions people have before they start mental health care
Plain answers to common questions about starting mental health care: who to see, what visits are like, how long treatment takes, and what happens between visits.
What this page covers
- The difference between a therapist, a psychiatrist, and a psychiatric nurse practitioner
- What a first visit and a follow-up are actually like
- How long treatment usually takes, and how you know it is working
- What medication does and does not involve
- What to do between visits, and what to do in an emergency
Why the answers matter
Informed choices
Knowing what each kind of care does helps you pick the right starting point.
Realistic expectations
Knowing what a visit is like takes much of the dread out of booking one.
An active role
When you understand the plan, you can shape it.
Common questions
What is the difference between a therapist, a psychiatrist, and a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
Therapists provide talk therapy and most do not prescribe. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners both evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medication. JRose Wellness is a psychiatric nurse practitioner practice: Jessica Logel, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is board certified and licensed in Connecticut to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and prescribe.
Does treatment mean I will be on medication forever?
Not necessarily. Some people use medication for a period and then taper; others benefit from longer-term treatment; others manage without medication at all. It is reviewed with you over time.
How do I know if treatment is working?
You and your prescriber decide what better looks like for you, such as sleeping through the night, fewer panic attacks, or getting through a workday, and check against it at each follow-up.
What if I am struggling between appointments?
For non-urgent questions, contact the practice and we will get back to you. JRose Wellness is not an emergency or crisis service and cannot provide same-day crisis care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.
Can I stop treatment whenever I want?
Yes, it is your choice. Please talk with your prescriber first, especially about medication, so any change can be made safely.
Do you take insurance?
Yes, by booking through Alma or Headway. Self-pay rates are listed on our Insurance & Pricing page.
Book a visit
Three ways to book
Insurance
Through Alma
Plans include
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut
- Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc.
- Cigna
- and more
Intake appointments booked through Alma are 45 minutes, by video.
Insurance
Through Headway
Plans include
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- and more
See open times and check your coverage on Headway.
Self-pay
Pay directly
- Initial Evaluation
- $400
- Follow-Up & Medication Management
- $100
Self-pay visits are booked by request. Send one online or call, and we will follow up to schedule.
Plans listed as of September 2026. See every plan and self-pay detail
