1. Who benefits from TMS therapy at Waybridge?

TMS therapy is specifically FDA-approved for adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who haven’t achieved sufficient relief from at least one antidepressant medication. It's ideal if you’ve experienced limited improvement or significant side effects from traditional treatments and are seeking an effective, medication-free solution.

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2. How does TMS therapy at Waybridge work?

The TMS treatment process at Waybridge includes:

• A comprehensive hour-long initial psychiatric consultation
• Review of your mental health history and previous treatments
• Brief, comfortable TMS sessions that deliver gentle magnetic pulses precisely to brain areas linked to depression
• Each session lasts about 20 minutes with no downtime, allowing immediate return to daily activities

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3. How frequently will I need TMS treatments?

TMS therapy typically involves daily sessions (five days per week) for approximately 4–6 weeks. After this initial phase, your provider will review your progress and may suggest periodic maintenance sessions to sustain your improvements.

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4. What are my payment options for TMS therapy?

TMS is widely covered by most major insurance plans for qualifying patients diagnosed with Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder. Waybridge’s Care Coordinators will assist you in verifying insurance coverage, managing authorizations, and simplifying the overall billing process.