You may have heard of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy before, but are not really sure what it is. Maybe a friend mentioned it, or you came across it while looking into different treatment options. You know it has something to do with the brain, but you are not exactly clear on how it works or what conditions it helps. This is a common scenario, and it is completely understandable.
The good news is that TMS is a safe and noninvasive therapy that is helping many people feel better when other treatments have not worked well enough. There is a wide range of conditions treated by Georgetown TMS therapy—including depression, anxiety, and more. If you are curious about what TMS is all about, and whether it could be the right option for you, learning the basics is a great place to start.
TMS is a treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to activate areas of your brain that are linked to mood and emotional health. Think of it as waking up parts of your brain that are underactive. Unlike medication, TMS does not travel through your whole system, and—unlike surgery—it does not involve anything invasive.
The sessions usually last less than half an hour, and you can get back to your normal routine immediately after each session. Most people receive TMS several times a week over a number of weeks—in some cases, you can receive all the treatments in one day. The process is well tolerated and, while you might feel some tapping on your scalp during the session, most people find it very manageable. Our Georgetown team uses TMS therapy every day to treat various conditions.
One of the most common reasons people turn to TMS is depression—especially when medications and therapy have not offered enough relief. TMS has been cleared by the FDA for treatment-resistant depression, and many people notice a real improvement in their mood and daily functioning after completing a course of treatment.
TMS is also being used to help with anxiety disorders. Anxiety often involves overactive brain circuits, and TMS can help calm those areas down. If you live with generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, or other forms of persistent anxiety, you may benefit from this treatment.
TMS may also treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Research in these areas continues to expand, but many patients have already reported positive results.
TMS is so promising because it gives you options when traditional treatments have failed. When you choose to treat your condition with Georgetown TMS therapy, you are choosing a therapy that may finally bring you the relief you have been searching for.
Living with depression, anxiety, or other mental health struggles can leave you feeling hopeless. You may feel as if you have tried everything, but nothing seems to really help. TMS offers a different approach—one that is noninvasive, well studied, and already helping thousands of people feel like themselves again. Real change is possible when the right tools are available.
If you think you have one of the conditions treated by Georgetown TMS therapy and are ready to take that next step, we invite you to call our office today. You deserve the chance to explore every option that might bring you relief. Our team is here to answer your questions, talk through your concerns, and guide you in seeing if TMS is right for you. Reach out to us today and let us help you move forward with hope and confidence.
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.
