Advanced TMS Therapy

What Is TMS Therapy?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): A Modern, Non-Invasive Treatment for Depression

At A New Outlook Recovery Services, we provide Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) — an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment designed for individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not achieved sufficient improvement through traditional therapies such as medication or counseling.

How TMS Works

TMS uses gentle, targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. During treatment:

A small electromagnetic coil is placed comfortably against the scalp.
Controlled magnetic pulses activate underactive neural pathways linked to depression.
Over time, this stimulation can help reduce depressive symptoms and support emotional balance.
TMS is performed in-office, requires no anesthesia, and allows clients to return to normal daily activities immediately afterward.

Why Many Clients Consider TMS

Non-invasive and drug-free
Minimal side effects compared to medication
Short sessions, typically 20–40 minutes
Safe for long-term or treatment-resistant depression
Can be used alongside ongoing therapy or medication management

Our clinical team evaluates each client to determine whether TMS is an appropriate and effective option based on symptoms, history, and treatment goals.

NeuroStar & TMS Treatment

NeuroStar® TMS: A Non-Invasive, FDA-Cleared Treatment for Depression

At A New Outlook Recovery Services, we offer NeuroStar® Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)—a non-invasive, FDA-cleared therapy designed for individuals experiencing depression that has not improved enough with traditional treatments such as medication or talk therapy.

How NeuroStar TMS Works

Depression is commonly linked to an imbalance in neurotransmitters—the brain’s chemical messengers that help regulate mood. In many individuals with depression, key brain regions involved in mood regulation may be underactive.

NeuroStar uses targeted magnetic pulses to gently stimulate these areas of the brain. This technology is similar to the magnetic field used in MRI machines and does not involve electrical currents or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

During a typical session:

A small magnetic coil is placed comfortably on the scalp.

Focused pulses stimulate nerve cells involved in mood regulation.

Clients remain awake and alert, with no need for anesthesia.

Over time, this stimulation supports healthier neural activity, helping many individuals experience meaningful and lasting relief from depressive symptoms.

What Makes NeuroStar Different

Non-drug option for individuals who have not found relief through medication.

Non-invasive and does not require sedation or recovery time.

Well-tolerated, with no systemic side effects that are common with antidepressant medications.

Technology backed by clinical research and widely used by clinicians nationwide.

Our clinical team will evaluate your symptoms, history, and goals to determine whether NeuroStar TMS is an appropriate next step in care. Precisely targeted NeuroStar Advanced Therapy makes long-term remission possible—which is why it’s the #1 choice of doctors.

Try TMS – A Proven Alternative Treatment for Depression

The 9-question Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a diagnostic tool introduced in 2001 to screen adult patients in a primary care setting for the presence and severity of depression. It rates depression based on the self-administered Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ). The PHQ is part of Pfizer’s larger suite of trademarked products, called the Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders (PRIME-MD). The PHQ-9 takes less than 3 minutes to complete and simply scores each of the 9 DSM-IV criteria for depression based on the mood module from the original PRIME-MD. Primary care providers frequently use the PHQ-9 to screen for depression in patients.