Your first visit
Online Psychiatric Evaluation for Teens and Adults in Connecticut
Your first session is all about you. Jessica takes time to learn your history, current concerns, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals, then builds a plan that fits you.
What your evaluation is
This is your first session with us, and it's all about you. We take time to learn about your history, current concerns, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. This comprehensive assessment helps us clearly understand what you're experiencing and create a personalized treatment plan that truly fits your needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Your evaluation is with Jessica Logel, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. It happens by secure video, so you can join from the comfort and privacy of your home.
In Jessica's words: "I know starting therapy or psychiatric care can feel intimidating, so I approach each session with compassion, curiosity, and openness."
How to prepare
- A private, quiet space where you can talk openly
- A phone, tablet, or computer with a camera, and a steady internet connection
- A list of your current and past medications, and how they worked for you
- Your insurance information, if you are booking through Alma or Headway
- A few notes on what you most want help with
What happens during your evaluation
Getting to know you
Jessica wants to understand you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a list of symptoms. You can talk openly about what feels stuck or overwhelming.
Talking through options
If medication could help, you discuss options thoughtfully, including benefits, risks, and your comfort level. You stay informed and involved in every decision, and medication is optional.
Building your plan
Together you set initial treatment goals and agree on next steps, which may include medication, supportive therapy, practical strategies, or a mix.
What you leave with
A clearer picture
A better understanding of what you are experiencing and the possible next steps.
Initial treatment goals
Goals you set together, so you know what you are working toward.
Practical strategies
Recommendations you can start using right away to begin working toward feeling better.
A plan that fits you
A personalized treatment plan built around your needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Getting started
- 1
Choose how to book
Book with insurance through Alma or Headway, or request a self-pay appointment directly with the practice.
- 2
Meet with Jessica by video
Your evaluation covers your history, symptoms, and goals. Intake appointments booked through Alma are 45 minutes, by video.
- 3
Agree on a plan
You leave with initial treatment goals and clear next steps.
- 4
Follow-up visits
Regular follow-ups check on your progress and adjust your plan when needed.
Length and cost
The self-pay initial evaluation is $400.
Intake appointments booked through Alma are 45 minutes, by video. With insurance, your cost depends on your plan: booking through Alma or Headway lets you check your coverage first.
Under the No Surprises Act, if you are not using insurance you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of the expected cost of your care. Ask us for one before your visit.
Who it is for
JRose Wellness sees adolescents 15 and older, adults, and older adults in Connecticut. Every visit is by secure video.
Common questions about your evaluation
How long is the first visit?
Intake appointments booked through Alma are 45 minutes, by video.
How much does the evaluation cost?
The self-pay initial evaluation is $400. With insurance, your cost depends on your plan: booking through Alma or Headway lets you check your coverage first.
What ages do you see?
Adolescents 15 and older, adults, and older adults.
Do you offer virtual appointments only?
Yes, all sessions are conducted securely through telehealth, allowing you to receive care from the comfort and privacy of your home.
What does a psychiatric nurse practitioner (Psych NP) do?
A Psych NP is an advanced practice nurse who assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental health conditions. Treatment may include medication management, therapy, education, and lifestyle support.
How do you decide which medication is right for me?
Decisions are based on your symptoms, history, past medication responses, side-effect sensitivity, lifestyle, and preferences.
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
Ready for your first visit?
Book with insurance through Alma or Headway, or request a self-pay visit. Every visit is by secure video.