About Us

Modern Mental Health Care in University Place, WA

Reclaim your life with deep TMS therapy and personalized psychiatric care.

Restoring Hope with TMS in Greater Tacoma

At University Place TMS Clinic, our mission is to walk beside every patient on their path to healing. With compassion, innovation, and individualized care, recovery is not only possible—it’s expected. We’re here to bring hope back into reach for those who’ve struggled for far too long with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, and late-life depression.

More Than a Clinic—A Partner in Your Mental Health Journey | TMS in Washington

Founded on compassion. Built on experience. Dedicated to your recovery.

University Place TMS Clinic and General Psychiatry was founded in 2022 with one clear goal: to offer life-changing mental health care to those who need it most. Led by Ayub Mwaura, a psychiatric provider with over 15 years of clinical experience using TMS in Washington, we’ve helped thousands of individuals find relief from depression, anxiety, OCD, and more.

We specialize in FDA-approved Deep TMS therapy for patients who have not responded to medication alone—and we offer full-spectrum psychiatric services including medication management and geriatric mental health support. Every member of our team shares a commitment to compassionate care, personalized treatment plans, and clinical excellence.

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Why Choose University Place TMS Clinic?

We go beyond treatment—we walk with you through every step of recovery.

Deep TMS, Not Traditional TMS

We use BrainsWay’s H-Coil system, which reaches deeper brain regions than standard figure-8 coils—improving outcomes in treatment-resistant patients.
Founded by an Experienced Psychiatric Provider

Our founder, Ayub Mwaura, has over 15 years of experience and has treated more than 1,000 patients with thoughtful, effective care.
Dual Approach to Mental Health

We offer both innovative Deep TMS therapy and traditional psychiatric services—meeting each patient where they are.
Specialized Care for Older Adults

We provide compassionate psychiatric support for seniors, including residents of adult family homes and assisted living facilities.
Insurance-Friendly, Access-Focused

Our treatments are covered by most insurance providers, and our team helps every patient navigate their options with ease.
Community-Centered, Patient-First

We’re proud to be part of the University Place and Tacoma communities, providing judgment-free, respectful care to every individual we serve.

Backed by Credentials. Driven by Care.

Our clinical team holds active credentials and memberships in nationally recognized organizations, including:

Board Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP-BC)
Licensure to practice in the State of Washington
Membership in the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
Membership in the Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (AAPPN)
Member of The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Ongoing professional education to stay current with the latest clinical advancements

We combine expertise with empathy—because clinical qualifications mean nothing without the compassion to match.

What Our Patients Are Saying

Real people. Real recovery.

“After years of trying different treatments, I finally found relief here. The team truly cares.”

“I can’t recommend this clinic enough. The results speak for themselves.”

“The staff made me feel comfortable and supported from day one.”

“My symptoms improved within a few weeks. I feel like I have my life back.”