What to Expect
FAQ
Mental Health Evaluation
A mental health evaluation is a one-on-one consultation with a psychologist to assess your symptoms, medical history, and treatment needs. This helps determine if TMS or another approach is the right fit for you.
You’ll discuss your mental health history, current symptoms, and past treatments. Our psychologist will answer any questions and ensure you fully understand your options before recommending a treatment plan.
Most evaluations take about 45–60 minutes, depending on your needs and medical history.
If possible, bring a list of any medications you’re taking and any past mental health treatment records. This helps us get a complete picture of your care history.
If TMS is a good fit, we’ll guide you through the next steps, including insurance verification and scheduling your first session. If another approach is better, we’ll provide recommendations tailored to your needs.
FAQ
Insurance Authorization
The next step is obtaining approval from your insurance provider to cover the cost of your TMS treatment.
FAQ
Brain-Mapping
Brain mapping ensures that TMS is delivered to the most effective location in your brain, maximizing the benefits of your treatment.
FAQ
TMS vs. A-TMS
TMS consists of 36 sessions, typically scheduled Monday through Friday over 7 weeks. Each session lasts about 20–25 minutes, and patients can resume normal activities immediately afterward.
A-TMS condenses treatment into an intensive 5-day schedule, delivering multiple short sessions throughout each day. Patients receive 10 minutes of stimulation every hour for 10 hours per day, requiring a greater time commitment upfront.
The treatment itself feels the same, with a tapping sensation on the scalp during stimulation. The main difference is the frequency of sessions—A-TMS requires multiple sessions in one day, whereas TMS spreads them out over weeks.
Both treatments are non-invasive and require no downtime. After each session, patients can immediately return to their daily activities. However, A-TMS patients may feel mentally fatigued due to the intensive schedule.
Our team will assess your symptoms, schedule, insurance benefits, and treatment goals to help you determine whether TMS or A-TMS is the best fit for your needs.
FAQ
Follow-Up & Ongoing Care
After completing TMS, ongoing care may include psychotherapy and post-treatment coaching to help you maintain progress, build new habits, and adjust to life with fewer symptoms.
Post-treatment coaching offers guidance and support during the crucial post-TMS period, helping you harness the enhanced neuroplasticity triggered by TMS to reinforce positive lifestyle changes and maintain long-term progress.
While some patients achieve long-term remission, the most common outcome is significant improvement and relief from symptoms. According to NeuroStar research findings, 83% of patients reported significant reduction in symptoms, and 62% achieved remission
In some cases, patients may benefit from a short round of follow-up TMS sessions for maintenance. If needed, we’ll work with you to create a personalized plan to support your ongoing well-being.
Some patients may need more than the standard 36 sessions to achieve the best results. If you experience improvement but at a slower pace than expected, we can request additional sessions from your insurance provider or discuss private-pay options to extend your treatment.
