NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Long Beach is a non-invasive treatment requiring no medication treatment for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or major depressive disorder with anxious depression. This treatment may be ideal for patients who have not achieved relief with standard medication treatment.

For more information about NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, schedule your consultation with us today.

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Is TMS Therapy an Effective Treatment for Depression?

Have you sought treatment for your depression from antidepressants only to find less than satisfactory results? NeuroStar TMS Therapy is a new treatment option clinically proven to improve symptoms of depression in patients that did not respond to prior antidepressant treatment.

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, TMS Therapy, uses short pulses of magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in one of the areas of the brain thought to control mood. TMS Therapy is performed in our psychiatric office while you remain awake and alert.

Does Insurance Cover TMS Therapy?

Yes! We have successfully obtained coverage for our patients with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, MHN, Cigna, United Healthcare, HealthNet, CHIPA, Magellan, and many other companies!

What Is TMS Therapy?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive and non-medication physical treatment designed to improve brain activity in strategic areas of the brain. Often, one of the causes of MDD, OCD, or other mental health conditions is depressed brain activity. Patients with chronic mental health conditions like MDD and OCD often experience lowered brain activity in areas of the brain that regulate mood, emotion, and behavior.

TMS therapy physically improves brain activity with the use of electromagnetic waves (like an MRI). These waves are directed to the brain via a treatment device to safely stimulate areas of your brain. Over time and with regular treatments, patients experience reduced symptomatic effects of their mental health conditions.

Medication treatments work to regulate your brain from the inside out. Physical treatments such as TMS therapy work to enhance your brain function from the outside in. While both of these therapies could help patients with chronic mental health conditions, Neurostar Advanced TMS can be a good alternative for patients in Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Long Beach who do not respond well to medication treatments.

What Is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy?

NeuroStar Advanced therapy is a cutting-edge TMS treatment for MDD and OCD patients and is especially for patients who have not achieved success with traditional medication. NeuroStar is the number one physician-recommended TMS therapy for adults with MDD, OCD, and MDD with anxious depression..

NeuroStar Advanced TMS is delivered in 20-minute therapy sessions in our Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Long Beach clinics by one of our clinicians. During your treatment, a NeuroStar treatment device is held to your head in a very specific position. Electromagnetic waves are safely emitted to your brain through the device. These electromagnetic waves excite the neurons in your brain, stimulating your brain to be more active in a safe and controlled manner.

With regular treatment sessions, your brain is trained to improve its activity, and over time, it learns how to better its functioning on its own. Most patients experience optimal results after the recommended seven-week NeuroStar treatment course.

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How NeuroStar TMS Therapy Works
Here’s what you can expect from a NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS) session:
Before Treatment
You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head.
During Treatment
NeuroStar delivers focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain. You’ll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head.
After Treatment
You can resume normal activities immediately. Because there are no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions. In-office treatment with NeuroStar TMS Therapy typically takes 17-37 minutes.
Is NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy Right for Me?

NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy may be a good Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Long Beach treatment option for you if:

  • You have major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or major depressive disorder with anxious depression
  • Your quality of life has been severely affected by depression
  • You are not satisfied with the results you get from your MDD or OCD medication
  • You have switched medications due to side effects or lack of results
  • You wish to explore a non-drug treatment option
  • You wish to explore a non-surgical treatment option

If any of these conditions sound like you, NeuroStar therapy with our clinic could help.

How Quickly Will I See Results?

Results from your Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Long Beach NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy can be seen in as little as two to three weeks, including:

  • Positive changes in mood
  • Reduced number of depression days
  • Increased desire to engage with people

To achieve the most optimal results from TMS therapy, we recommend that you complete the 7-week course as directed by our team. This ensures you are using NeuroStar exactly as directed.

Is NeuroStar Safe?

One of the most frequently asked questions is if NeuroStar is a safe treatment. Many of our Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Long Beach patients have misconceptions about what NeuroStar is. NeuroStar is not:

  • Surgery
  • Hypnosis
  • Medication
  • Shock therapy
  • Electroconvulsive therapy

NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, when performed by a licensed professional in a clinical setting, is FDA-cleared, safe, and effective in treating the underlying neurological symptoms that cause anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. TMS therapy is well-tolerated by patients. No evidence of severe or adverse side effects has been demonstrated with TMS treatment, including NeuroStar.

Patient Reviews
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I wholeheartedly recommend TMS to fellow patients with treatment-resistant depression. I’ve been in Dr John Deirmenjian’s care for 9+ years, and until last year had been able to manage my depression with medication. However, after a major disruption in my life, I felt defeated, lethargic,…
Long Beach Patient
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I just completed my 36 sessions of TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) in Beverly Hills to help with my mild-moderate depression and I am SO grateful to Dr. Deirmenjian and his assistant, Lucia! I found Dr. Deirmenjian a few months ago (thru Neurostar. I wanted to…
Beverly Hills Patient
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I’ve always been a resilient person who could manage to get past hard times with the help of friends, family, and hobbies. It wasn’t until recently that I struggled to get back on the horse from a traumatic event, and anti-anxiety and anti-depression medications were…
Glendale Patient
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I came across TMS therapy after searching the Internet for psychiatric alternatives to medication. I reached a point where taking pills was not working for me. If the medication had a good effect on my symptoms, it would often have terribly annoying side effects. I…
Beverly Hills Patient
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Over the years I have been through many different doctors and many different antidepressants with no relief of my symptoms. I would lay in bed for days with the curtains drawn and not want to participate in any activities. My family was affected, my job…
Long Beach Patient
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I’ve suffered on and off depression for years. While medication used to help in the past, there were always side effects which were bothersome as I got older. Recently all I got were side effects and no relief from the depression. We tried MAOI’s, combinations,…
Beverly Hills Patient
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Discover if NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy in Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Long Beach Is Right for You

If you are struggling with MDD or OCD and have not found relief from medication, we can help. NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Long Beach might be an ideal treatment option for you. NeuroStar is covered by major insurance companies.

For more information about NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Beverly Hills, Glendale, and Long Beach, schedule a consultation with us today.

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