When Depression Doesn’t Budge, TMS Offers a New Way Forward
If antidepressants haven’t worked or caused difficult side effects, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) could be your next step. This FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment gently stimulates key areas of the brain to help lift depression without medication, memory loss, or downtime.
Depression affects over 17 million adults in the US each year.
For nearly one in three of them, traditional antidepressants don’t work or come with side effects that are hard to live with.
TMS offers a middle path. It’s designed for people who haven’t found relief with medication alone, but who want to avoid more invasive treatments like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This safe, non-invasive approach gently stimulates underactive areas of the brain helping to “wake them up” and restore balance.
What We Offer
At Kalamazoo TMS & Behavioral Health, we deliver Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with care, precision, and proven results. Whether you’re new to TMS or exploring next steps after medication, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Initial psychiatric evaluation to determine if TMS is right for you
In-office sessions using the FDA-approved NeuroStar® TMS system
Individualized treatment protocols tailored to your symptom profile and history
Comfortable treatment setting with no need for anesthesia or recovery time
Ongoing monitoring by trained, certified TMS technicians
Regular progress reviews to track outcomes and adjust care as needed
Conditions Commonly Treated with TMS Therapy
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), including treatment-resistant depression antidepressants
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Depression (when carefully selected and monitored)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression during perinatal or postpartum stages (in eligible patients)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Care That’s Covered and Accessible
We accept major insurance providers, offer out-of-network support, and provide payment plans for uninsured patients.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
If medications haven’t worked or you’re tired of side effects that make you feel worse, TMS may be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. Relief is possible, and it can start today.
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MS uses gentle magnetic pulses (kind of like an MRI) to wake up the part of your brain (dorsolateral prefrontal cortex) that controls mood, focus, and emotion. In depression, this area slows way down. TMS helps get it firing again, boosting feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. Over time, your brain literally starts to rewire itself for better emotional balance. The result is improved mood, clarity, and energy as the brain begins to “relearn” healthier emotional patterns. It’s science-backed and non-invasive.
Not at all, most patients describe TMS sessions as completely tolerable. You sit in a comfy chair, fully awake, no needles or meds. You’ll feel a tapping sensation on your forehead and hear a clicking sound during the treatment. It’s a bit weird at first, but not painful. Most people get used to it in the first session or two. Treatments last about 20 minutes. There’s no need for sedation or recovery time, and you can return to work or daily activities immediately after.
Some folks feel a lift in mood or energy after the first couple of weeks, others notice changes more gradually. The real magic usually starts to show between weeks 2 and 4. That said, everyone’s brain is different. Clinical data shows that benefits often keep building even after the treatment course ends, as the brain continues to adapt and strengthen new neural pathways. It’s not instant, but it’s steady, and it works.
Yes, TMS is considered very safe and well-tolerated, especially compared to antidepressant medications. Some people feel a mild headache or tenderness at the treatment site, usually gone within a few hours. No brain fog, no weight gain, no “numb” feeling that meds can bring. No memory loss. You stay sharp, awake, and totally in control. TMS is one of the safest options out there for treating depression that hasn’t budged with medication.
Yes, TMS is covered by most major insurance providers. To qualify, insurance typically requires documentation that you’ve tried at least two antidepressants without relief. Our team will handle the pre-authorization process for you. This includes gathering records, submitting documentation, and managing follow-ups. If your plan doesn’t cover it, we can discuss affordable self-pay options or flexible financing.
