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TMS Therapy for Depression Near Me, Tampa

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is becoming popular as a treatment for therapy-resistant depression. That is because it has dramatically reduced the symptoms of depression in cases where psychotherapy and medications have failed. At our practice, we offer the most comfortable TMS procedure. With TMS therapy, our team can help treat the underlying cause of your depression issues.

How does TMS Therapy Treat Depression

TMS therapy treats depression by targeting the activity of nerve cells in your brain, which might improve symptoms of depression. Here are some benefits of TMS Therapy:

  • TMS therapy can eliminate the need for medications
  • TMS therapy is currently one of the most effective treatments for depression 
  • TMS therapy does not involve significant side effects

Procedure for TMS treatment of depression

Because TMS therapy utilizes magnetic pulses, our specialists ask the patients to put away any magnetic-sensitive objects before the treatment begins. Our team also ensures that the patients wear earplugs during treatment to protect their ears and comfort because the equipment produces a loud clicking sound with each pulse. Our specialist requires the patients to sit during each session of the procedure. 

Also, our experts take numerous measurements during our initial TMS therapy session to ensure that the TMS coil will be accurately positioned over the patient’s head. After this has been done, our specialist suspends the TMS coil over the patient’s scalp. Our expert will also measure the patient’s motor threshold by administering multiple short pulses. The motor threshold is the slightest amount of energy needed to make the patient’s thumb flutter, and it is different for every individual. 

Furthermore, our specialist measures the motor threshold to personalize the treatment settings and discover the energy needed to quicken the brain cells. After the motor threshold is gotten, our team then brings the coil forward to rest above the frontal region of the patient’s brain.  Our specialist informs the patient about a series of clicking noises they will hear during the procedure and the tapping sensation beneath the treatment coil. Our experts check for the motor threshold if there is concern it might have changed.

Contact Us Today

If you want to know more about our TMS Therapy, contact us today at our practice to book an appointment. Our dedicated team will be happy to meet with you and discuss your treatment options.