Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can drain your energy and disrupt your day-to-day life. You may notice recurring thoughts that feel impossible to shut off or routines that take more time and focus than you want to give. These patterns can interfere with your work, relationships, and overall sense of ease, even when you are doing everything you can to manage them. It is understandable to feel frustrated when traditional approaches do not fully relieve the symptoms of your condition.
We offer NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy as a non-invasive option for additional support. NeuroStar TMS therapy for OCD in McLean patients targets specific areas of your brain involved in OCD symptoms using magnetic pulse stimulation. This treatment may offer you a new path forward while you work alongside your current support system.
NeuroStar TMS uses magnetic pulse stimulation similar to MRI technology, but we use it therapeutically to influence your brain activity. The treatment does not involve surgery or medication, so nothing enters your body. Our goal is to help regulate the brain regions associated with OCD symptoms so your thoughts and behaviors feel more manageable over time.
Your treatment experience is straightforward. You sit in a comfortable chair while a trained provider places the treatment device carefully against your head, and you may feel a tapping sensation during each session. Most people attend sessions over seven weeks, and results typically begin to build over four to six weeks as your brain responds to the stimulation.
As a patient at our practice, you receive NeuroStar TMS treatments for your OCD as part of a comprehensive approach to your mental health care. Our team focuses on helping you feel informed and supported as you explore whether this treatment fits into your overall care plan.
Before you start treatment, you meet with one of our providers who reviews your history and helps determine whether NeuroStar TMS is appropriate for you. Many people continue their current therapies or medications during this time, since TMS works as an adjunct treatment rather than a replacement. Medications used for OCD can sometimes cause systemic side effects, which is one reason some people find TMS appealing.
As a McLean patient, when you come in for NeuroStar TMS for OCD, you receive a structured treatment plan based on repeated sessions over several weeks. During your sessions, you come into our office on a regular schedule, usually five days per week. Each session is relatively short, and you remain awake throughout. You may notice mild side effects such as scalp discomfort or headache, which are generally manageable and tend to improve over time.
Living with OCD symptoms can make everyday life feel heavier than it needs to be. You may want more space from intrusive thoughts or repetitive patterns that interfere with your peace of mind. NeuroStar TMS therapy for OCD gives you a structured, non-invasive way to pursue those goals while working alongside your existing care.
If you are ready to learn more, Genesis TMS & Wellness helps you take the next step. We understand that choosing a new treatment can feel like a big decision, and we can answer your questions. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and see whether NeuroStar TMS may be a good fit for you.
