The power of TMS can help set you on a new path toward healing and improved quality of life! Give us a call today to see if TMS is right for you! If you are looking for a local TS clinic that servers all of South Houston Texas, we have you covered. League City, Hillcrest, Texas City, Liverpool, and more.
It's important to know that you are not alone. You can get help with depression today!
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, also known as TMS Therapy including rTMS, offers hope for many people suffering with mental health conditions. TMS therapy is FDA approved for treatment-resistant depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and smoking cessation. In addition, there are several off label conditions that TMS may be used to treat including anxiety.
TMS therapy is a non-drug, non-invasive treatment (no need for surgery, sedation, anesthesia, hospitalization, or recovery time) designed to stimulate nerve cells and brain activity. Electromagnetic coils create an alternating magnetic field near the scalp and generate small currents in brain cells. The frequency of pulses delivered can either increase or decrease brain cell activity. These changes decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Currently, TMS is FDA approved for adult patients diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder who have not experienced relief with medication use. In addition, it is FDA approved for smoking cessation, so it can be used as an alternative therapy for those who need additional help stopping smoking. TMS is also commonly used by trained physicians for many other conditions, such as insomnia, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, just to name a few. Researchers are continuing to find new ways to incorporate TMS therapy for mental and physical wellness.
Trancranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) Therapy is a breakthrough treatment option to be celebrated, not feared.
Most patients feel comfortable and express a state of relaxation while undergoing TMS therapy sessions. Sometimes people feel a tapping sensation, but it typically fades as they become accustomed to treatment.
Patients often enjoy relaxing in a comfortable reclining chair in a soothing, comfortable, and therapeutic environment.
There are no sedative medications or anesthesia associated with TMS, so you will be able to drive yourself home and go about your day after any TMS appointment.
"My TMS Journey is coming to a close, so I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you. I have had poor experiences with psychiatry offices in the past and I was hesitant to try again. Thank you for treating me with respect and listening to my concerns. Thank you for treating me like a person and accommodating me when I make mistakes. I'm so grateful I became your patient."
"I am thankful that I found Dr. Pedraza and her team- Amanda and Jessica. They are all extremely sweet and helpful. I found Dr. Pedraza at a time where I was having a very hard time with my mental health. I didn't not know how severe it was until I started to get better. I highly recommend Dr. Pedraza. She kept in communication with my PCP and ordered the needed labs that were important. I am in a better place mentally and emotionally and have my life back to enjoy. It's not easy and you have to do the work and want to get better, it's doable and Dr. Pedraza helped me every step of the way. TMS is a life changer for me. The atmosphere in their office is so peaceful and serene. As well as the TMS area. Thank you Dr. Pedraza, Amanda and Jessica!"
TMS and ECT both use neuromodulation to treat mental conditions with rapid recovery from symptoms. However, there are several unique differences.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) passes electrical currents through the brain to induce generalized seizures, which requires the patient to be under anesthesia and someone drive them home. ECT can cause short-term memory loss before and after sessions. Treatment courses are typically 6-12 sessions spread over 3-6 weeks.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses an electromagnetic coil to create an alternating magnetic field near the scalp to generate small currents in targeted brain cells. TMS is an outpatient procedure that does not need anesthesia or recovery time and can be administered in a calm and relaxing environment.
At Friendswood Psychiatry and TMS Clinic, our board certified medical doctors provide expert psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. Further, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, supportive therapy, talk therapy, and Christian faith based therapy and counseling may be incorporated into visits as appropriate. Our Friendswood behavioral health practice specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and OCD, as well as smoking cessation. If you are seeking care near Friendswood, Pearland, League City, Clear Lake, Nassau Bay, Webster, South Shore, or Houston we are here to help. Call for a free consultation!
Service Locations: Friendswood, League City & More coming soon!
(281) 572-8970
Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat - Sun: Closed
1506 Winding Way Drive Building 104
Suite 304, Friendswood, Texas 77546
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | FRIENDSWOOD PSYCHIATRY