NeuroStar TMS therapy is a non-drug treatment for depression and OCD, using electromagnets to safely stimulate areas of the brain that are both responsible for mood regulation and underactive in people with depressive symptoms. In 36 brief treatments (across 2-3 months), we’ve seen over 75% of our patients significantly improve, with around 50% ending in full remission. We offer patient–centered TMS in Columbia, Towson, and Silver Spring, MD.
If you are struggling with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or anxious depression, it is common to feel overwhelmed when trying to find effective treatment, especially when standard treatments such as medication and psychotherapy are not working the way you need them to. If you’re looking for a treatment that may actually work for you, you may want to consider TMS. NeuroStar TMS therapy—one of the top treatments of its kind—is revolutionizing mental health care and treatment for depression, OCD, and anxious depression. Synergy Strive is a Maryland-based practice focused on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for our patients and are dedicated to fostering a space where individuals can strive toward mental wellness with personalized care and understanding. Schedule a consultation at Synergy Strive today to discover if NeuroStar TMS therapy is the right option for you.
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NeuroStar is the gold standard in TMS therapy, and it is truly considered to be one of the top treatments of its kind. NeuroStar can offer results to patients who are not achieving success with medication or therapy. It is backed by high-quality, rigorous research involving 169,000 patients and almost 6.1 million NeuroStar tests—without any adverse effects reported.
NeuroStar has truly earned its reputation as a safe, effective, and FDA-cleared treatment for qualifying adult and adolescent patients like yourself battling a variety of mental health challenges, including:
During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.
Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced therapy is easy:
TMS therapy offers a chance for symptomatic relief for patients who have found medication or psychotherapy treatments ineffective. At Synergy Strive in Columbia, we offer NeuroStar, the #1-physician recommended Advanced therapy and widely considered to be one of the best TMS treatments of its kind.
Here’s what you can expect from your NeuroStar TMS therapy session:
You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head.
NeuroStar 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.
Depending on your doctor’s recommendation, each treatment takes between 19 and 37 minutes.
You can resume normal activities immediately. With no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions.
NeuroStar may be a very good treatment option for adults who have clinical depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or anxious depression. What sets NeuroStar apart from other treatments and competing TMS therapies?
Thanks to the robust body of clinical evidence supporting its efficacy and long-lasting results, NeuroStar is the top TMS treatment recommended by physicians. Additionally, it can be a very affordable treatment option for our Columbia, Silver Spring, and Towson patients. NeuroStar is covered by major insurance providers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare. Over 300 million Americans are eligible for NeuroStar insurance coverage.
NeuroStar also offers financial reimbursement options for qualifying patients. If you would like to learn more about your NeuroStar reimbursement options, schedule a consultation with the specialists at Synergy Strive today.
If you are an adult or adolescent of at least 15 years old with MDD, OCD, or anxious depression and tried numerous medications to manage your condition without success, NeuroStar could be a game-changer for you. Additionally, if you are looking for a non-invasive alternative to traditional treatments or seeking long-term relief without the hassle of daily medication, TMS may be a good treatment option for you to consider.
However, there are some patients who are not good candidates for NeuroStar, such as pregnant patients. As with any medical treatment, you should consult with a qualified healthcare provider to determine if NeuroStar is the best treatment option for you. The specialists at Synergy Strive could help you determine the best treatment option for you.
At Synergy Strive, we take an inclusive and empathetic patient-centered approach to TMS and mental healthcare. Our treater model of treatment guarantees that a technician accompanies you throughout the TMS process– ensuring your comfort, monitoring your progress, giving you someone friendly and fun to talk to, and making sure any necessary adjustments are made to improve your experience. Likely as a result of this, Synergy Strive has seen clinical improvements significantly above industry standard, with one of the best patient completion rates on record.
Additionally, Synergy Strive’s smaller caseload (compared to corporate chains) is more conducive to flexibility around your schedule, and allows our providers to more closely monitor your progress and comfort.
At Synergy Strive, we specialize in understanding and addressing the unique challenges that individuals from diverse backgrounds may face. Our team is highly skilled in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including clinical depression, OCD, and anxiety, using NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy in Columbia, Silver Spring, and Towson, widely considered to be the best treatment of its kind available today.
NeuroStar is a non-invasive treatment option that is particularly beneficial for patients who have not found relief through traditional methods, such as medication or therapy. Whether you are an adult seeking effective therapy or a young person navigating mental health concerns, Synergy Strive is committed to providing you with personalized, compassionate care to help you achieve mental wellness and live your very best life. Call today to get started.
NeuroStar is a non-invasive FDA-cleared therapy that uses short magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain that controls mood. These pulses can have a lasting effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, helping people suffering from depression, anxiety symptoms in those with depression, and OCD achieve response and in some cases long-term remission from depression symptoms.5,8,12,15,20,22 Because NeuroStar is not a drug, it doesn’t cause the side effects that are often associated with antidepressants.9
NeuroStar is a non-drug and non-invasive treatment for depression, anxiety symptoms associated with depression and OCD delivered in a doctor’s office. You recline comfortably in a NeuroStar chair during treatment. During a treatment session, precisely targeted magnetic pulses stimulate the mood-regulating areas in the brain.12,15 There is no anesthesia or sedation. You are fully awake and alert during treatment, and you can resume normal activities immediately after a treatment session.
If you suffer from depression or anxiety symptoms associated with depression, but have not benefited from your current medications—or are not happy with their side effects—NeuroStar Advanced Therapy may be right for you.
NeuroStar is a non-drug, non-invasive therapy that can help you achieve long-term relief from the symptoms of depression.5,8 Many people’s depression symptoms significantly improve or go away after 4 to 6 weeks of treatment. In clinical studies, NeuroStar has shown to provide acute treatment response and remission*** for over one year.5,8
An FDA-cleared depression treatment, NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is safe and easy to tolerate.9 Because it’s non-drug and non-invasive, it’s free of systemic side effects.1,9 NeuroStar does not have any effects on cognition or sleep.9 The most common side effect associated with NeuroStar is mild to moderate pain or discomfort that typically subsides within the first week of treatment.16,18
During the session, you will feel a tapping sensation on your head. Each treatment session lasts around 19 minutes. Some NeuroStar patients experience mild to moderate pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site during the first week of treatment. This is usually temporary and subsides in subsequent treatments.
NeuroStar is not ECT (or electroconvulsive ”shock” therapy). NeuroStar employs TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), which uses magnetic waves similar in strength to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). NeuroStar TMS is precise and focused, targeting treatment at the source of the depression: your brain. With Neurostar TMS you are fully awake and alert during treatment and may resume daily activities immediately afterwards. ECT, on the other hand, applies direct electrical current through the skull and into the brain rather than magnetic waves. Because ECT uses direct electrical current, it must be done under anesthesia. For more details, ask your doctor about the difference between TMS and ECT.
NeuroStar TMS Therapy for depression is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare, usually after medication options have proven ineffective in your major depression treatment.
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