Dignity Brain Health provides in-person TMS therapy for depression at our Brookline, Massachusetts office near Boston.
TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is a noninvasive treatment option for adults with major depressive disorder or treatment-resistant depression when clinically appropriate. It does not involve anesthesia, sedation, or surgery, and patients can typically return to normal activities after each session.
At Dignity Brain Health, TMS therapy is focused on depression, including major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression. TMS is not provided by telehealth.
TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation. It uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
Unlike medication, TMS does not work through the bloodstream and does not usually cause systemic medication side effects. During treatment, patients sit in a treatment chair while the TMS device delivers magnetic pulses to a targeted area of the scalp.
TMS does not require anesthesia or sedation. Most patients are able to drive themselves to and from treatment and return to work, school, or normal activities after each session.
TMS therapy may be appropriate for adults with major depressive disorder or treatment-resistant depression, especially when depression has not improved enough with antidepressant medication.
At Dignity Brain Health, candidacy is determined through our intake and evaluation process. We review your diagnosis, symptom severity, prior medication trials, treatment history, safety considerations, insurance requirements, and ability to attend in-person sessions at our Brookline office near Boston.
Insurance plans often require documentation of prior treatment attempts and medical necessity before approving TMS therapy.
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TMS therapy is used at Dignity Brain Health for adults with major depressive disorder when clinically appropriate. It may be considered when depression symptoms persist despite prior treatment.
Treatment-resistant depression generally refers to depression that has not improved enough after multiple adequate treatment trials. For some patients with treatment-resistant depression, TMS may be an appropriate non-medication treatment option.
At Dignity Brain Health, TMS therapy is focused on depression. We do not currently provide TMS for OCD, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, or other conditions. A clinical evaluation is required to determine whether TMS therapy is appropriate.
Dignity Brain Health provides TMS therapy in person at:
1101 Beacon Street, Suite 8W Brookline, MA 02446
Our Brookline office is near Boston and serves patients from Brookline, Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Quincy, Framingham, and surrounding Massachusetts communities.
TMS requires repeated in-person visits over the course of treatment, so patients must be able to attend sessions at the Brookline office.
Before TMS begins, our team reviews your psychiatric history, depression symptoms, prior treatments, medication trials, safety considerations, and insurance requirements. TMS is recommended only when it appears clinically appropriate and when any required insurance authorization has been reviewed.
Before treatment starts, the TMS team determines the appropriate treatment location and stimulation intensity. This process helps personalize treatment settings and supports safe, consistent delivery.
A typical TMS course involves a series of outpatient sessions over several weeks. At Dignity Brain Health, treatment commonly involves approximately 36 sessions over about seven weeks, depending on the treatment protocol, clinical response, and insurance requirements. Each session is brief and does not require anesthesia or recovery time.
During treatment, you sit in a treatment chair while the TMS device delivers magnetic pulses. You may hear clicking sounds and feel a tapping sensation on the scalp. Most patients tolerate TMS well. Some patients experience temporary scalp discomfort, headache, or mild discomfort at the treatment site.
There is no sedation or anesthesia. Most patients can drive themselves home and return to normal activities after the session.
Our team monitors your symptoms and tolerability throughout the treatment course. Results vary by patient, and improvement may occur gradually over several weeks.
TMS can be a useful treatment option for some adults with depression, particularly when prior medication treatment has not provided enough benefit or has caused difficult side effects.
TMS is not right for everyone. It requires repeated in-person visits, and insurance authorization may be required. Some patients may not be candidates based on diagnosis, medical history, safety considerations, or other factors.
Treatment results vary. A clinical evaluation is needed to determine whether TMS therapy may be appropriate for your situation.
TMS therapy is different from psychiatric medication management. Medication management focuses on evaluating whether medication may be appropriate, monitoring response, managing side effects, and adjusting medication over time.
TMS uses magnetic stimulation rather than medication. Some patients continue medication during TMS, while others may be considering TMS because medications have not helped enough or have caused side effects.
Dignity Brain Health also offers psychiatric medication management and online psychiatry for patients located in Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, and New Hampshire.
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TMS therapy for depression is covered by many major Massachusetts insurance plans when medical-necessity and prior authorization requirements are met. Coverage varies by individual plan.
Medicare and MassHealth may be accepted for TMS therapy when coverage and authorization requirements are met. Medicare, Medicaid, and MassHealth are not accepted for psychiatric medication management, online psychiatry, or therapy.
Dignity Brain Health reviews insurance information before treatment begins and helps determine whether prior authorization is required.
TMS therapy is provided at our Brookline office near Boston, making treatment accessible for patients in the Boston area and surrounding communities.
Dignity Brain Health has dedicated TMS equipment and trained TMS staff at our Brookline office. Our team supports patients through the repeated-session structure of treatment.
TMS is not treated as a standalone procedure. We review your symptoms, history, treatment response, safety considerations, and overall psychiatric care before recommending TMS.
Many Massachusetts insurance plans cover TMS therapy for depression when authorization criteria are met. Our team reviews insurance information before treatment begins.
We do not treat depression as a diagnosis in isolation. We care for patients as whole people, with histories, goals, symptoms, responsibilities, and preferences.
TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is a noninvasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
Yes, TMS therapy for depression is covered by many major Massachusetts insurance plans when medical-necessity and prior authorization requirements are met. Medicare and MassHealth may be accepted for TMS therapy when coverage requirements are met.
Yes, Medicare and Medicaid (e.g., MassHealth) may be accepted for TMS therapy when coverage and medical-necessity requirements are met. They are not accepted for psychiatric medication management, online psychiatry, or therapy.
TMS therapy for depression is available in person at Dignity Brain Health’s Brookline office near Boston.
The first step is to complete our secure TMS intake. Our team will review your symptoms, treatment history, insurance, safety considerations, and clinical needs before guiding you toward the appropriate next step.
From TMS and psychiatric care to medication management and online therapy, our providers meet you where you are, whether that’s in our office or from your own home. Select a treatment below to start your intake form today.