When Your Mind and Nervous System Need a Reset
Sometimes it is not just anxiety. It is feeling wired but exhausted. Flat but overwhelmed. Disconnected but unable to slow down. TMS uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate and rebalance specific brain regions involved in mood, motivation, emotional regulation, and cognitive flexibility.
What the Research Shows
Multiple large clinical trials confirm TMS is highly effective for treatment-resistant depression — and the benefits often last.
50–60%
Experience significant improvement
~33%
Achieve full remission
20–40 min
Per session
12+ months
Typical duration of results
What Is TMS?
TMS uses powerful magnetic pulses — similar to those in an MRI — to stimulate neurons in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain most associated with mood regulation.
- Non-invasive — no surgery, anesthesia, or implants
- No systemic side effects (weight gain, sexual dysfunction, sedation)
- FDA-cleared since 2008 for major depressive disorder
- Also FDA-approved for OCD and anxious depression
- You remain fully awake and alert during each session
- Can be combined with medication and therapy
How TMS Treatment Works
From evaluation through your last session, we guide you every step of the way.
Evaluation
We conduct a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to confirm you are a good candidate for TMS and determine the right protocol for your condition.
Insurance Verification
Our team verifies your TMS benefits before your first session — at no charge — so you know what to expect financially.
Treatment Sessions
You attend sessions 5 days per week for 4–6 weeks. Each session takes 20–40 minutes. You remain fully awake and can drive yourself home afterward.
Progress Monitoring
Your psychiatrist monitors your response throughout the course and adjusts the protocol as needed to optimize results.
Targeted, Precise Treatment
TMS therapy uses focused magnetic pulses to activate specific neural circuits — with pinpoint accuracy and no systemic effects.
- Magnetic field strength comparable to an MRI — safe and well-tolerated
- Targets the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex — the mood regulation hub
- No anesthesia, no hospital stay, no recovery time needed
- Effects are cumulative — results build session by session
What a Session Looks Like
Sessions are quick and comfortable. Most patients read, listen to music, or simply relax during treatment.
- 1Sit in a comfortable reclined chair — fully awake
- 2A technician positions the TMS coil against your scalp
- 3You hear a clicking sound and feel gentle tapping pulses
- 4Session ends in 20–40 minutes
- 5Drive yourself home and resume your normal day
A Full Course at a Glance
- Frequency5 sessions per week
- Duration4 to 6 weeks
- Total sessions20 to 30
- Each session20 to 40 minutes
- Downtime afterNone — resume normal activities
- When results startOften within the first 2–4 weeks
Conditions We Treat with TMS
TMS is FDA-approved for depression and OCD. It has also received CE marking in Europe for bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and chronic pain. TMS is available exclusively at our Mill Valley, California office.
TMS & Insurance
Many major plans cover TMS for treatment-resistant depression. We handle the verification — before your first session.
- Medicare
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
- Optum / United Healthcare
- And many others
Coverage varies by plan and condition. Self-pay options are also available.
Free Insurance Verification
Before your first appointment, our team will contact your insurance carrier to confirm your TMS benefits — so there are no surprises.
Check Your CoverageFAQ
Common Questions About TMS Therapy
Understand how TMS works, what to expect during treatment, and whether it may be right for you.
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Complete our intake form and we will reach out to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and schedule your evaluation.
- FDA-approved treatment
- No medication required
- Free insurance verification
- In-person at Mill Valley, CA
- Most major insurance accepted