Many people coping with major depressive disorder, anxious depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder find that medications’ systemic side effects make daily life harder instead of easier. NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is available for individuals in Washington DC and offers a non-invasive option that stimulates targeted brain regions to help you regain your motivation and emotional balance.
Unlike medication-based treatments, which travel through your entire body, this drug-free approach focuses only on the neurons involved in your mood regulation. You remain awake and alert during your sessions and are able to drive yourself home after each appointment. This allows you to stay engaged with work, family, and activities without downtime.
NeuroStar’s chair-based, advanced TMS therapy device delivers magnetic pulses that activate your under-functioning mood circuits while you relax. Treatment for patients spans seven weeks, with sessions lasting about 19 minutes, taking place five days per week. Our team tailors the pulse intensity and coil positioning to your head shape, ensuring consistent stimulation where you need it the most.
Over 6.9 million people nationwide have successfully participated in NeuroStar sessions, confirming a strong safety record. An 83 percent improvement rate has been documented in real-world clinics (Sackeim HA, et al. (2020). J Affective Disorders, 277(12):65-74.). Sessions fit easily into a lunch break, and you can immediately return to your routine. You do not have to stop current therapy or discontinue prescribed medication to start.
When Washington DC patients arrive at our office for NeuroStar Advanced TMS treatment, we guide you through a brief motor-threshold calibration to set the correct pulse strength. You then sit comfortably while the device delivers rhythmic taps to your scalp. This process does not require anesthesia, needles, or recovery time.
During the first two weeks, we map your motor threshold to personalize pulse strength and identify the exact treatment location. You then receive daily magnetic stimulation that begins training mood‑regulating neurons to activate more efficiently. Most people adapt quickly to the tapping sensation and appreciate the predictable, 19‑minute schedule.
Weeks Three and Four
By mid‑treatment, we track symptom scores and fine‑tune coil positioning to maintain optimal accuracy. You may start to notice subtle changes in sleep quality, energy, or concentration as neural pathways respond. Small adjustments keep each session productive as you build momentum toward noticeable mood improvement.
In the final weeks, we reinforce newly strengthened neural connections. Many patients experience marked relief, reporting brighter outlooks and renewed interest in daily tasks. Before the sessions conclude, we review coping strategies and coordinate with therapists or prescribers to support long‑term wellness.
Washington DC patients can talk with our team about the expectations for NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy. You may begin noticing brighter moods around week four, with most meaningful changes emerging by week six. Possible side effects include temporary scalp soreness or mild headache that subsides within hours. The overall risk profile is moderate. Published studies show benefits can persist for up to 12 months (Dunner DL, et al. (2014). J Clin Psychiatry, 75(12):1394-1401).
NeuroStar TMS could be the fresh start you have been searching for when medications or talk therapy alone are not addressing your mental health concern. We invite you to schedule a one-on-one consultation so we can discuss whether this #1 physician-recommended treatment fits your goals and lifestyle. Whether you live in Washington DC or elsewhere in the DMV, you can experience the benefits of NeuroStar TMS when you call our amazing team today.
