TMS Therapy at University Place TMS Clinic & General Psychiatry
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a non-invasive treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain associated with mood. It’s FDA-cleared, safe, and often used when medications haven’t worked or caused side effects.
No. Most patients describe the sensation as a light tapping on the scalp. While there can be mild discomfort during early sessions, it typically fades quickly and does not require anesthesia or downtime.
Each session lasts about 20 minutes, and most treatment plans include 5 sessions per week for 4 to 6 weeks. You can return to work, school, or daily routines immediately afterward.
The most common side effects are mild and short-lived—usually scalp discomfort or a temporary headache. Unlike medication, TMS does not cause weight gain, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, or memory problems.
Yes. Most major insurance providers—including Medicare—cover TMS for FDA-cleared conditions like Major Depressive Disorder and OCD, especially for patients who have already tried medications. We’re happy to check your benefits during your consultation.
Not necessarily. Some patients stay on their current medications during TMS, while others taper off after seeing improvement. We’ll work with you and your prescribing provider to build a plan that fits your needs.
Many patients begin noticing improvements in mood, focus, or energy by week 3 to 5. Full benefits typically continue to build over the course of treatment and may last long after sessions end.
For many people, yes. Clinical studies have shown lasting symptom relief, especially when patients complete the full treatment course and follow recommended maintenance strategies.
TMS is currently FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, with growing evidence supporting its use for Anxious Depression, PTSD, and Late-Life Depression.
