TMS Therapy Middletown Township, NJ
NeuroStar TMS therapy provides a modern treatment option for depression and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Many patients find that medications do not relieve their symptoms or cause intolerable side effects. If you are looking for a better treatment, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy can help.
At The TMS Center of New Jersey, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. David Sikowitz meets with patients who have yet to find a treatment that works. He is an expert in the field of neuropsychiatry. If TMS therapy is right for you, he will discuss the process and answer your questions so you can make the right decision for your care.
What is TMS Therapy?
If you have never heard of TMS therapy, you are not alone. TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation. It is a drug-free, shock-free, and non-surgical therapy for major depression and other mental disorders. The system uses magnetic pulses to produce tiny electrical currents in specific areas of your brain that do not function properly.
These electric currents wake up nerve synapses and help them return to normal function. This process relieves depression, anxiety, or OCD. The electric currents created through magnets do not create the same type of electric shock used in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
The TMS Center of New Jersey first started using TMS therapy for depression in 2010. This happened shortly after the FDA cleared it for patients who did not respond to medications. More recently, the FDA cleared TMS use for adolescents aged 15 to 21 with depression and for adults with OCD. Doctors do not routinely use TMS therapy in patients with a seizure disorder. You should not use TMS if you have a cochlear implant or other implanted electrical devices like a pacemaker.
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy?
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy for Mental Health uses TMS to stimulate nerve cells in the areas of your brain that control mood. As your brain responds, your neurotransmitter levels will normalize. Your depression or OCD symptoms will decrease*. For patients with depression who do not respond to medication, 83% report improvement and 62% reach remission.
Treatment sessions in our Middletown Township office are quick and comfortable. You stay awake throughout your treatment because no anesthesia is required. After a session, you can drive and return to your regular activities immediately. Some patients experience mild head discomfort, but over the counter pain medications easily manage this. Most patients do not experience any adverse effects. You can continue caring for yourself and your family without difficulty.
The results from treatment at The TMS Center of New Jersey can last up to 12 months. This is the only treatment that lasts this long in patients with drug-resistant depression.
Choose Neurostar Advanced TMS Therapy in Ocean County for Your Depression Treatment
When you live with depression or OCD, managing your day is difficult. When traditional medications and talk therapy are not enough, TMS provides support. You can add it to your current treatment or use it to replace parts of your plan that do not work.
During your consultation in Middletown Township, Dr. David Sikowitz will review your medical history. He will look at the treatments you tried without success and propose a new plan. He will address all your concerns so you feel comfortable with your decisions. Contact our office today to take the first step toward better mental health.
NeuroStar Indication Statement:
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for treating Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adult patients who have not achieved satisfactory improvement with prior antidepressant medication during the current episode. This treatment aims to address depressive episodes and alleviate anxiety symptoms in those with comorbid anxiety.
Additionally, the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended for use as an adjunct treatment for adult patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is approved as a supplemental treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescents ranging from 15 to 21 years of age.
Important Safety Information
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is a prescription-only treatment. Consultation with a doctor is required to determine if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is appropriate for individual patients, as results can vary.
The most frequent side effect is temporary pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. This typically occurs during the TMS treatment period and resolves for the majority of patients after the first week. A rare risk of seizure is associated with TMS therapy (less than 0.1% per patient).
For complete safety and prescribing details, please visit neurostar.com.
Schedule your free TMS consultation in Middletown Township, NJ
Most people hear back within 24 hours. We verify your insurance before you come in, manage all the prior authorization paperwork, and can usually get you started with treatment within one to two weeks. Your consultation costs nothing and comes with zero obligation.
Major Depressive Disorder
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Telehealth available across New Jersey
Most insurance accepted
Serving Red Bank, Tinton Falls, Middletown & Monmouth County
Under 30-minute sessions · no downtime
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