TMS for Depression in Blacksburg, VA
Local, evidence-based psychiatric care in Blacksburg and the New River Valley.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive, office-based treatment for depression that uses magnetic stimulation to influence brain networks involved in mood regulation.
When TMS may be considered
TMS can be considered for patients whose depression has not adequately improved with conventional treatment or who have had difficulty tolerating medication.
What treatment is like
A typical TMS course requires regular weekday visits to our Blacksburg office. Treatment sessions last about 20 minutes and are generally scheduled five days per week for approximately six weeks. The exact course can vary depending on the individual treatment plan.
- Treatment is performed in the office.
- No anesthesia or sedation is required.
- Patients remain awake during treatment.
- Each treatment session typically lasts about 20 minutes.
- Treatment is commonly provided five days per week for about six weeks.
- Patients can generally resume normal daily activities afterward.
Start with a consultation
A clinical evaluation is required before beginning TMS to determine whether the treatment is appropriate and to review expected benefits, risks and alternatives.