TMS Therapy in Sacramento, CA

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe, non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment for depression and OCD.

Unlike medications, TMS does not circulate through the bloodstream. Instead, it directly targets specific brain areas associated with depression symptoms.

Patients remain awake and alert during treatment.

TMS may be appropriate if you:

• Have not experienced sufficient improvement with antidepressant medications
• Cannot tolerate medication side effects
• Have been diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression
• Are seeking a non-medication treatment option
  

A psychiatric evaluation is required to determine whether TMS is appropriate for your specific situation.

Your TMS treatment process typically includes:

1. A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
2. Determination of eligibility
3. In-office treatment sessions
4. Short daily visits over several weeks
5. Ongoing monitoring of symptom improvement
   

During treatment:

• You will sit comfortably in a treatment chair
• A magnetic coil will be placed gently against your scalp
• You may hear clicking sounds and feel a light tapping sensation
  

After each session, you may return to work or normal daily activities.

TMS delivers focused magnetic pulses to targeted areas of the brain. These pulses stimulate neural activity and are believed to help restore healthier patterns of brain function involved in mood regulation.

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Unlike traditional antidepressants, which affect brain chemistry systemically, TMS works locally and directly on brain circuits.