Dr. Denae Rickenbacker (CedarParkPsych) is consolidating her practice with Cedar Park TMS beginning December 3, 2025. Learn more—>

At Cedar Park TMS, our clinic specializes in advanced medical treatments to treat depression and other mental health conditions. One of our most cutting-edge treatments is TMS—a minimally invasive, non-medication-based therapy that is often well tolerated by our patients who have not experienced relief from medication or other treatments. 

For these reasons, and several others, TMS can be an excellent treatment option for eligible candidates. To find out if TMS therapy for elderly patients in Austin is right for you, speak to our specialists at Cedar Park TMS today.

How Does TMS Work?

Simply put, TMS works directly at the level of your brain, without any medication or any surgery. TMS uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate strategic areas of your brain that are responsible for regulating your mood. These pulses activate your brain cells without touching your brain directly. Stimulating your brain cells like this allows them to function better. Over time, this repeated, consistent stimulation helps improve your emotional stability and reduce symptoms of depression

This process is completed with minimal invasiveness and no surgery or scars. Our TMS technician simply waves the treatment wand over the target brain areas on your scalp, through which the magnetic pulses are emitted. The TMS timeline includes five treatments per week for six weeks, then twice a week tapering treatments for three weeks. All in all, a regular TMS therapy treatment program consists of 36 sessions completed over a nine-week period. We also offer accelerated TMS therapy, which takes just one day to complete.

TMS therapy is a safe experience for elderly patients in Austin that supports their long-term wellness with minimal pain and invasiveness, and without the need for medication or systemic side effects.

Benefits of TMS Therapy for Elderly Patients

TMS therapy for elderly patients can be a strong option for depression treatment, especially when medications cause side effects or fail to provide relief. As an older adult, you may have already tried various antidepressants, only to experience unwanted side effects or limited progress. TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, provides an alternative that does not involve medication and does not require sedation or recovery time.

These are not the only benefits. TMS therapy is well tolerated by our elderly patients in Austin. You will remain awake and alert during each session, which typically lasts only five minutes. In fact, for each session, you will be in and out of our office in 15 minutes—making this treatment incredibly easy to schedule into your routine. The treatment does not interfere with memory or daily activities, and once your treatment session is over, you can continue your usual day-to-day activities.

At Cedar Park TMS, we understand the unique challenges older adults face when managing their mental health. Our team will guide you through each step of the process with care, compassion, and respect. If you seek a safe and effective option that supports both your mental and physical health, TMS may be the right choice for you.

Discover if TMS Therapy for Older Patients in Austin Is Right for You

You do not need to continue living under the weight of untreated or unresponsive depression. TMS therapy can offer the hope you deserve—whether you have faced challenges with medications, experienced lasting depression symptoms that simply will not go away, or simply want a safer, more effective approach to your depression treatment. At Cedar Park TMS, Dr. Brian Earthman brings years of exceptional psychiatric experience, clinical insight, and a commitment to helping you achieve real improvement.

Now is the right time to take the next step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Dr. Earthman and his team at Cedar Park TMS are ready to support you with personalized care and advanced treatment options. Reach out today to schedule your consultation for TMS therapy for elderly patients in Austin. Let Cedar Park TMS help you discover how TMS therapy can make a meaningful difference in your life.

Dr. Denae Rickenbacker (CedarParkPsych) will be consolidating her practice with Cedar Park TMS. Her last day at her current office is December 3, 2025. Patients will continue receiving care through Cedar Park TMS after this transition.
Learn more—>