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Get Depression Relief With TMS Therapy
Non-Invasive, FDA-Cleared
Safe & effective
Covered by Most Major Insurances
Available now at Bright Horizons Psychiatry
Trusted By
Get Depression Relief With TMS Therapy
Non-Invasive, FDA-Cleared
Safe & effective
Covered by Most Major Insurances
Available now at Bright Horizons Psychiatry
Trusted By
THE PROCESS
How Does It Work?
No Cost Consult
Mental Health Evaluation With An Expert Member Of Our Care Team
Pre-Assessment
Licensed Depression Specialist
Designs A Personalized Treatment Plan
Treatment
Begin Treatment & Feel Improvement Within The First Two Days
What is TMS Therapy?
TMS Therapy for treatment-resistant depression
It is an outpatient treatment that uses magnetic stimulation to hone in on areas of the brain that cause symptoms of depression. During your treatments, you can anticipate a process similar to the one outlined below.
Before Treatment
When you visit Bright Horizons Psychiatry for TMS, you sit in a comfortable treatment chair, and your provider fits the magnetic coil over your head. They adjust it to ensure it’s comfortable and is in precisely the right place.
During Treatment
Then they switch the device on, and you sit quietly for 20-30 minutes. TMS 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.
During that time, you can read, watch something on a mobile device, listen to music.
After Treatment
Afterward, Depending on your doctor’s recommendation, each treatment takes between 19 and 37 minutes. Initial TMS treatment involves having five sessions a week for six weeks, then a tapering protocol where you reduce the frequency to six sessions over three weeks. Results typically last 6-12 months and sometimes longer. If your symptoms return, you can safely receive further TMS treatments.
Because there are no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions.
How TMS Therapy at Bright Horizons Psychiatry Works
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Over 300 million lives are covered for TMS therapy
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Dr. Amir Etesam, MD,
Dr. Amir Etesam, MD, is a Johns Hopkins-trained Psychiatrist at Bright Horizons Psychiatry in North Bethesda, Maryland. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Etesam chose to focus his career on mood and anxiety disorders. He is a member of the well-respected Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the only medical honor society in the world. Diagnostic clarification and appropriately treating psychiatric disorders are the fundamentals of Dr. Etesam’s practice and his promise to his patients. His particular interests include complex psychopharmacology, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Intranasal Ketamine Esketamine (Spravato®) treatment. Dr. Etesam is a National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) certified TMS provider. At present, he sees and treats patients with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD, including severe and treatment-resistant cases. He warmly welcomes all patients into Bright Horizons Psychiatry, and he looks forward to caring for them.
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MEET THE TEAM
Meet The Team
Dr. Amir Etesam
Psychiatrist
Dr. Anna Yegiants
Psychiatrist
Shelly Valliath
Nurse Practitioner
Cierra Coughlin
Nurse Practitioner
Hesam Etesam
Neuromodulation
Sepideh Adl
Head Administration
Nancy Vargas
Office Manager
Batool Asif
TMS Coordinator
Dayana Vado
Esketamine Coordinator
Vanessa Celis
Semiglutide Coordinator
Naomi Velez
Administrative Assistant
Sasha Amirov
Marketing Specialist
Safe & FDA Cleared
TMS Therapy is FDA Cleared and highly effective in treating depression.
Covered by Insurance
Almost all major insurance plans cover TMS therapy.
No Systemic Side Effects
Most patients experience relief within a few
hours.
TESTIMONIALS
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What Our Patients Are Saying About Bright Horizons Psychiatry
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy for depression?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an alternative to medication.
Q2. How does TMS Therapy Treatments differ from traditional antidepressants?
TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort —generally mild to moderate—occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.
Q3. Who is a good candidate for TMS Therapy?
It's typically recommended for individuals with treatment-resistant depression, specifically those who have not responded to traditional mental health treatment.
Q4. How long does it take to see results from TMS Therapy Treatment?
People will normally see results within the first two weeks. A typical initial course of treatment is about 15-30 minutes daily over 6-9 weeks.
Q5. Is TMS Therapy safe?
When administered under professional supervision, TMS is considered safe and effective with little to no side effects
Q6. How long do the effects of TMS Therapy Treatment last?
The duration of relief from depression symptoms varies. Some patients may experience benefits for weeks to months. Regular follow-up treatments may be necessary to maintain the effects.
Ready To Leave Depression in the Past?
We are here to support you in the healing journey
North Bethesda, MD
6000 Executive Blvd. # 101 , North Bethesda MD 28052
CONTACT US
+1 (240) 387-9082
Monday – Friday
8am – 6pm
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