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Your First Visit

Your First Visit: Getting Started With Telehealth Psychiatric Care

How to book, what to have ready, and what happens at your first appointment with Jessica. Every visit is by secure video, for patients in Connecticut.

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Getting started

Three steps to your first visit

Everything happens online, and every visit is by secure video.
  1. 1

    Choose how to book

    Using insurance? Book through Alma or Headway, whichever lists your plan. Paying directly? Send a self-pay request or call (914) 916-6376.

  2. 2

    Get ready for your visit

    Gather your insurance card (if you’re using insurance), a list of your medications, and your treatment history. Plan to be somewhere private. See the checklist.

  3. 3

    Meet Jessica by video

    Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation. You leave with a clearer picture of next steps, and Jessica follows up with you by video from there.

Before your visit

What to have ready

A little preparation helps your first visit go smoothly.

  • Your insurance card

    If you are using insurance, keep your card or plan details handy when you book and at your visit.

  • Your current medications

    A list of what you take now, plus any medications you have tried before and how they worked for you.

  • Your treatment history

    Any past diagnoses, therapy, or psychiatric care. Rough dates are fine.

  • A private space and a device

    A quiet spot where you can talk openly, and a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera, a microphone, and a steady internet connection.

Your first appointment

What happens at your evaluation

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.

What you’ll talk about

  • What brings you in
  • Your current concerns and symptoms
  • Relevant medical and mental health history
  • Lifestyle factors
  • Any goals you have for treatment

Intake appointments booked through Alma are 45 minutes, by video.

Self-pay: $400

In Jessica’s words

“I know starting therapy or psychiatric care can feel intimidating, so I approach each session with compassion, curiosity, and openness.”

“If medication management is appropriate, we will discuss options thoughtfully, including benefits, risks, and your comfort level with treatment. I believe clients should feel informed and actively involved in decisions about their care.”

What you’ll leave with

A clearer understanding of possible next steps, initial treatment goals, and practical strategies or recommendations to begin working toward feeling better.

More about the psychiatric evaluation

After your first visit

Ongoing care, at your pace

Jessica meets with you regularly by video to monitor your progress, make adjustments, and provide continuous support.

Follow-up visits

Follow-Up & Medication Management

Self-pay $300 for 45 min, $100 for 15 min

Care doesn't stop after the first visit. During follow-up appointments, we check in on your progress, talk about how you're feeling, and monitor how your treatment plan is working. If medication is part of your care, we carefully manage and adjust it when needed to ensure it's safe, effective, and supporting your overall well-being. These sessions help keep your care on track and give you ongoing professional support.

More about medication management

Medication is optional

That's okay. Medication is optional. We can explore therapy, lifestyle changes, or other non-medication approaches.

Support in every visit

Many Psych NPs offer medication management and brief therapeutic interventions. I will provide supportive therapy during our sessions and may refer you to a therapist if needed.

Supportive therapy

Ages and guardians

Adolescents 15 and older, adults, and older adults

Booking for a teen aged 15 to 17? Call (914) 916-6376 with any questions about how a parent or guardian takes part in booking and consent.

Our text-message program is for people 18 and older, so a parent or guardian opts in for patients under 18.

Care for teensAdultsOlder adults

Telehealth requirements

What you need for a video visit

All sessions are conducted securely through telehealth, so you get care from the comfort and privacy of your home.

  • A phone, tablet, or computer with a camera and a microphone
  • A steady internet connection
  • A private space where you can talk openly
  • Telehealth for patients in Connecticut
How video visits work

Book a visit

Ready to book?

Use your insurance by booking through Alma or Headway, or request a self-pay visit directly with the practice. Every visit is by secure video.

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.

Book with insurance through Alma

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.

Book with insurance through 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.

Request a self-pay appointmentCall (914) 916-6376

Plans listed as of September 2026. See every plan and self-pay detail

FAQ

Questions before your first visit

Quick answers about visits, ages, insurance, and cost.
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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.

How long is the first visit?

Intake appointments booked through Alma are 45 minutes, by video. If you book another way, ask about visit length when you schedule.

What ages do you see?

Jessica sees adolescents 15 and older, adults, and older adults.

Do you take insurance?

Yes, by booking through Alma or Headway. Plans are listed on our Insurance & Pricing page.

How much does it cost?

Self-pay visits are $400 for the initial evaluation (60 minutes), then $300 for a 45-minute therapy and medication management visit or $100 for a 15-minute visit. With insurance through Alma or Headway, your cost depends on your plan.

What if I don't want to take medication?

That's okay. Medication is optional. We can explore therapy, lifestyle changes, or other non-medication approaches.

Do you provide therapy, medication management, or both?

Many Psych NPs offer medication management and brief therapeutic interventions. I will provide supportive therapy during our sessions and may refer you to a therapist if needed.

Questions before you book?

Our phone and text lines handle scheduling and general questions and can't give medical advice. Please don't send medical details by text, email, or web form.

(914) 916-6376

Need help right now?

JRose Wellness is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.

Take the first step

Book with your insurance through Alma or Headway, or request a self-pay visit. Every visit is by secure video, for patients in Connecticut.

Book an AppointmentCall (914) 916-6376