Learn more about Tms therapy at our practice
Amita Jha MD is now offering TMS treatment using the Brainsway technology for Deep TMS, in her offices at the Bethesda Location. We are Metro accessible. We provide a personalized and safe experience with TMS Therapy.
Complete the TMS Form at the bottom of the page to get started with TMS Therapy at our practice.
“Everything in my life has gotten better! I don’t have much if any depression anymore and was able to get off all my antidepressants. This was the best thing that has ever happened to me! My only regret is not doing it sooner.”
What is TMS THERAPY?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is an innovative, non-invasive treatment for individuals struggling with conditions such as Depression, Smoking Addiction, and Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). TMS therapy delivers magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions associated with these disorders, aiming to alleviate symptoms and improve overall well-being.
At our practice, we tailor TMS therapy to our patient’s unique brain chemistry. We always prioritize patient comfort and safety.
Benefits of starting TMS therapy at our practice
1. Deep TMS Stimulation:
BrainsWay’s Deep TMS machine allows us to directly stimulate structures found in deeper, harder-to-reach areas of the brain, thereby increasing the treatment’s overall efficacy.
2. Personalized experienced:
Our TMS technician and our psychiatrist Amita Jha MD will support you on every step of the TMS journey. We will provide support, guidance, and valuable evaluations to help you achieve your goals.
3. Comfortable environment:
Our office is a calming and inviting environment. Our patients enjoy calming music, pillows, and aromatherapy to promote comfort and relaxation during their sessions.
Who Benefits Most From TMS
TMS is FDA-approved to treat the following conditions:
1. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
2. Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)
3. Anxious Depression
4. Smoking Cessation
If you are interested in knowing if TMS therapy is ideal for you, complete the form below.
Begin Your TMS Journey with OUR Simple Two-Step Process
TMS Therapy Process:
1. Provide your contact information in the form below and our TMS Technician will send you our TMS intake form. The TMS intake form will help us gain insurance approval in a timely manner.
2. Our psychiatrist Amita Jha MD and our TMS Technician will schedule a virtual consultation with you.
3. Start your first TMS treatment at our office.
What How long is TMS therapy?
The usual treatment for depression is 30- 36 daily sessions. Daily treatments are 20 minutes. Most protocols recommend 5 days a week. Most patients come Monday-Friday. We offer flexibility in scheduling to our patients, so they can take advantage of this treatment.
TMS Side Effects
TMS has, in most cases, minimal, temporary side effects.
The most common side effects of this treatment are a passing headache at the treatment site and jaw clenching. We provide a mouthguard to patients who experience this during treatment to alleviate jaw clenching.
A small number of patients experience muscle twitching. scalp sensations or facial twitching.
These side effects usually go away after the first few sessions and can dissipate following adjustments to the helmet’s position and device settings.
Complete the form below to learn if TMS therapy can be helpful for you to achieve better remission of symptoms.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurances provide coverage for TMS, provided certain criteria are met. Below are the TMS insurance approval requirements:
1. Two failed antidepressant medication trials.
2. Previous psychotherapy with a provider.
Our team will gather all the clinical data in our TMS intake form and submit it to your insurance for approval.
We will work with your insurance to get authorization for TMS treatment. The payments are usually a copay for each session for most patients after the deductible is met.
Get started with TMS therapy
Give us a call or text at 240-560-8241
Our Office
Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
United States