It can be intimidating to consider all the different treatment options for depression. There are medications and therapies, each with its own benefits and side effects. If you have major depressive disorder (MDD), you may find it even more difficult to find an effective treatment option to help manage your symptoms. If you are looking for a noninvasive treatment that does not involve medication, it may be time to consider TMS therapy for depression in Houston.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy has shown great results in treating MDD and treatment-resistant depression. TMS is an FDA-cleared treatment for your MDD and has been proven to be safe and effective. Our team at
Memorial Park Psychiatry are here to help answer any questions you may have.
How Does TMS Therapy Work?
TMS is an advanced, non-invasive therapy available in Houston that targets your depressive symptoms at their source—the emotional regulation center of your brain that is underperforming when you have MDD. By using electromagnetic fields to target these regions, TMS therapy helps activate the neurons. This stimulation encourages new and stronger neural pathways in your brain, helping you better manage your emotions and feel more like yourself.
Benefits of TMS Therapy
TMS treatment with our Houston team offers many benefits, such as:
- Better energy levels
- An improved quality of life
- An improved attitude and outlook
- A noninvasive, nonsurgical treatment option
- Lasting relief from your depression symptoms
- Improvement in depression that has not responded to medication
While TMS therapy can be a wonderful solution to your MDD symptoms, it does come with some warnings. You may experience some discomfort during treatment in the form of a minor headache, especially at the start of your treatment plan. TMS also requires several weeks of regular treatment sessions, which may pose a challenge in your schedule, but the results are worth it.
What To Expect During a TMS Therapy Treatment Session
Once you have decided on TMS to treat your depression, you will have your therapy sessions at our office in Houston. Session one will consist of adjusting the TMS device—refining the positioning and intensity of the magnet—to get the best results for you. You will be seated in a comfortable chair and provided with ear protection, as the magnet can make a loud tapping noise. You will also feel a tapping on your scalp—this is normal.
Once you have completed your first session, all future sessions will follow a more streamlined approach. You will arrive, get comfortable in the treatment chair, and our skilled team will adjust the device to your individual settings and activate it. Each session will usually take between three and 20 minutes, although timings may vary from person to person, due to everyone's unique needs. After each session, you are free to return to your regular schedule, as TMS—being noninvasive—does not require the downtime that some other treatment options need.
You will begin to feel the results after a few weeks of sessions, with the usual treatment regimen requiring daily visits for four to six weeks. If you cannot commit to a full treatment schedule, you may need to consider a different treatment option.
Contact Us Today and Start Easing Your Depression With TMS Therapy in Houston
Your MDD and depression do not have to define you. If you are considering TMS therapy for depression in Houston, reach out and
schedule a consultation with our skilled team at Memorial Park Psychiatry. We are here to help you find the best treatment option for you and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
