NEWARK, DELAWARE

Advanced TMS Therapy Newark Delaware

If antidepressants haven't given you relief, TMS therapy offers a proven, non-drug path forward. Our team at CrestPoint uses FDA-cleared Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat depression that hasn't responded to medication.

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What TMS Therapy Is and Who It Helps

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the areas of your brain involved in mood regulation. It's delivered in a clinic, in short outpatient sessions, and it doesn't require anesthesia or medication.

TMS is for adults with treatment-resistant depression, meaning you've tried two or more antidepressants without getting the relief you needed. If medication hasn't worked for you, or the side effects have been too much to manage, TMS gives you another real option.

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TMS therapy is a non-drug, FDA-cleared depression treatment that stimulates mood-regulating areas of the brain with magnetic pulses. It's built for adults whose depression hasn't improved after trying two or more antidepressants.

What to Expect During Your TMS Treatment

Each TMS session takes about 20 to 40 minutes. You sit comfortably in a treatment chair while a magnetic coil rests lightly against your scalp. You'll feel a tapping sensation, and you can talk, read, or simply relax during the session. There's no downtime, so you can drive yourself home and return to your day right after.

A full course typically runs five days a week for about four to six weeks. Our clinical team checks in with you regularly throughout treatment, tracking your symptoms and adjusting your plan so you get the most benefit from every session.

Is TMS Right for You?

TMS is designed for adults living with treatment-resistant depression. That means you've tried two or more antidepressant medications, at the right dose and for a fair length of time, and you still haven't felt the relief you're looking for.

If that sounds like you, you're not out of options. Before starting treatment, our clinical team completes a full evaluation, reviewing your medication history, current symptoms, and overall health to confirm TMS is a safe and appropriate fit for your situation.

YOU MAY BE A CANDIDATE IF YOU:

Have tried two or more antidepressants without lasting relief

Have struggled with medication side effects

Are looking for a non-drug depression treatment

Want a treatment plan monitored closely by a clinical team

How TMS Compares to Antidepressant Medication

Antidepressant medication works throughout your whole body, which is part of why side effects like weight change, fatigue, or low interest are so common. TMS works differently. It targets the specific brain regions tied to depression directly, without circulating through your bloodstream.

Clinical research supports TMS as an effective option for people whose depression hasn't responded to medication, with most patients reporting little more than mild scalp discomfort or headache during their course of treatment. If medication fatigue is part of your story, this is worth a real conversation.

TMS Therapy Questions, Answered

Here are the answers to the questions we hear most from people considering TMS at CrestPoint.

Told Nothing Else Would Work? Let's Talk About TMS.

If you've tried medication after medication with no real relief, TMS therapy is worth a conversation grounded in real clinical evidence. Our team at CrestPoint can walk you through what treatment would look like for you.