WHAT IS TRANSCRANIAL MaGNETIC STIMULATION?
The experienced care providers at West Grove Clinic are seeing good results for clients receiving Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). On average, 50-83% of people treated report a meaningful reduction of symptoms following TMS treatment, and 33% of patients experience remission (evolvepsychiatry.com).
TMS is an FDA‑approved, noninvasive treatment for depression, depression with anxiety, and obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD). It is FDA-approved, therefore frequently covered by insurance. This treatment uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. It is an innovative and proven therapy that is especially helpful for individuals who have not experienced enough relief from medication and traditional psychotherapy.
TMS consists of short individual sessions five days per week for six weeks. It does not require sedation and clients to return to normal daily activities (including driving) immediately after each session. Side effects are minimal, making it a safe and effective option for many people seeking alternative depression treatment. We offer efficient treatment times to reduce contact and exposure time post COVID. Many clients at West Grove Clinic report significant improvements in mood, daily functioning, and overall quality of life.
FDA‑Approved TMS Indications
Adolescents (15+) with Depression
Depression with Anxiety
Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
For additional educational information on TMS, you may explore resources such as the Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical TMS: TMS: The What, How, and Why | Foundation for the Advancement of Clinical TMS
West Grove Clinic’s TMS treatment room.
NOTE: At this time, TMS is only being done at our Milwaukee location.