TMS
TMS Therapy in Princeton, NJ
A Non-Invasive Treatment Option for Depression
Sometimes people do the things they’re supposed to do, and still don’t feel better.
They try medication.
They participate in psychotherapy.
They make changes.
They wait.
And depression remains.
When traditional approaches haven’t provided sufficient improvement, there may be additional treatment options to consider.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
For appropriately selected patients, including some people with depression who have not adequately benefited from previous treatment, TMS may be considered as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Potential Advantages of TMS
- Non-invasive
- No anesthesia required
- Delivered in an outpatient setting
- Patients generally remain awake during treatment
- Does not involve adding another systemic medication
What Happens First?
We begin with the person, not the procedure.
Before recommending TMS therapy, we conduct an evaluation to better understand your symptoms, diagnosis, medical and psychiatric history, medications, previous treatments, treatment response, and other relevant factors.
We also want to understand what you’re hoping will change.
If TMS is recommended, our team will discuss the proposed treatment schedule, potential benefits, possible side effects, alternatives, and applicable insurance authorization process.
Is TMS Right for You?
TMS isn’t the right treatment for everyone, and individual results vary.
Our goal is never to fit a patient into a treatment simply because we offer it.
Our goal is to determine whether the treatment fits the patient.
The first step is a comprehensive evaluation.