Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a safe, non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to reawaken the areas of the brain involved in mood and control โ with strong success rates for OCD and treatment-resistant depression.
When talk therapy and medication haven't been enough, TMS offers another path. Instead of working through the bloodstream like a pill, TMS delivers focused magnetic pulses directly to the regions of the brain that regulate mood and behavior โ stimulating activity where it has slowed down. It's performed in our office while you sit comfortably awake, and you can drive yourself home and return to your day right afterward.
TMS has changed what's possible for two of the most stubborn conditions in psychiatry.
For patients who haven't found relief after multiple antidepressants, TMS has an excellent rate of response โ helping many people experience meaningful improvement, and some achieve full remission, when medications alone fell short.
TMS is FDA-cleared for OCD and offers real hope for patients whose intrusive thoughts and compulsions haven't responded adequately to therapy and medication, targeting the specific brain circuits involved in OCD.
We confirm TMS is a good fit by reviewing your history, prior treatments, and goals.
Your first session includes precise mapping to target the right area of your brain and set your treatment dose.
Most courses involve short sessions over several weeks. You stay awake, relaxed, and can resume normal activities immediately.
We monitor your response throughout and adjust the plan to help you get the most from treatment.
Most people describe a tapping sensation on the scalp during treatment. Any discomfort is usually mild and tends to ease after the first few sessions.
TMS avoids the systemic side effects of medication. The most common effects are mild scalp discomfort or a short-lived headache. Your clinician will review all risks with you.
Responses vary, but many patients begin to notice improvement over the course of treatment. We'll track your progress together throughout.
Many insurers cover TMS for treatment-resistant depression and OCD when criteria are met. We can help you understand your options โ and Extreme Privacy self-pay paths are available.
If depression or OCD has resisted treatment, TMS may be the breakthrough you've been waiting for. Let's talk it through.
Request a consultationTMS is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder and OCD in appropriate patients. This page is for general educational purposes and is not medical advice. Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.