Could TMS therapy be a fit for you?

Eight quick questions, drawn directly from the FDA-cleared TMS indications and standard safety screening. This is an educational tool, not a diagnosis — your treating clinician determines actual candidacy.

TMS candidacy questionnaire

Question 1 of 8

TMS eligibility, answered.

Who qualifies for TMS therapy? TMS is FDA-cleared for adults with major depressive disorder who have not responded adequately to antidepressant medication in the current episode, and for OCD via Deep TMS. Candidates are typically adults without a history of seizure disorder, without ferromagnetic implants in or near the head, and not pregnant — pregnancy is a relative contraindication evaluated case by case.

Does TMS hurt? Most patients describe the sensation as firm tapping on the scalp. Scalp discomfort and mild headache are the most common side effects, peak in the first week, and resolve over the course of treatment.

How long does a course of TMS take? A standard course is 36 sessions over six to nine weeks. Sessions are daily on weekdays, and rTMS does not impair alertness or reaction time — patients drive themselves to and from appointments and return to work the same day.

Is this questionnaire a diagnosis? No. It is an educational self-assessment drawn from the FDA-cleared TMS indications and standard safety screening. Actual candidacy is determined by your treating clinician at a full clinical evaluation.

A view from a treatment chair — sheer linen curtains lifted by a breeze, a garden beyond, a small steaming cup and a single bud-vase on a walnut side table.

Find out if TMS is covered for you.

Insurance verification takes about two minutes. We'll tell you whether your plan covers TMS for treatment-resistant depression and what your cost will be — before you book anything.

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Call