Child and Adult Psychiatry
Comprehensive Outpatient Mental Health Services
TMS Treatment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
TMS is a revolutionary, non-invasive treatment for individuals with treatment-resistant depression or OCD.
Available at our Joppa Clinic.
630 Towne Center Drive
Joppa, MD 21085
Call 410-510-7099 to
schedule an appointment today!
Advanced Psychiatry, Made Accessible
Accepted by most insurance providers, including
Medicaid and Medicare.
How does TMS work?
Depression can cause the areas of the brain responsible for mood regulation to be underactive. TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate and awaken these underactive areas of the brain—offering a safe, highly effective alternative treatment without the side effects of traditional oral anti-depressants.
Will TMS work?
Many patients experience significant reduction in symptoms or full remission after TMS.
Images based on PET brain scans:
Depressed
Reduced brain activity is seen in depression, especially in key mood-regulating areas.
After TMS
After TMS therapy, brain activity increases, supporting improved mood and function.
FAQs
Who is a good candidate for TMS?
TMS is generally recommended for patients with treatment-resistant depression or OCD who have not found relief with medications, psychotherapy, or other treatments.
What is a TMS Session like?
TMS therapy is performed in our Joppa Outpatient Clinic and does not require anesthesia or sedation. You’ll sit comfortably during the session while a device lightly touches the top of your head. The device sends magnetic pulses to targeted areas of your brain that are associated with mood regulation. The treatment is painless, and most patients describe it as feeling like a light tapping on the head. A typical session lasts about 10 to 30 minutes, and patients can return to normal activities immediately after.