Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transform your mental health with FDA-approved, non-invasive brain
stimulation therapy at Beautiful Minds Psychiatry
About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) represents a breakthrough in treating depression, particularly for those who haven’t found relief through traditional medications. This innovative therapy uses precisely targeted magnetic fields to stimulate specific areas of the brain responsible for mood regulation, offering hope where other treatments have fallen short. TMS requires no anesthesia, causes no memory loss, and allows you to return to your daily activities immediately after treatment. It’s a safe, FDA-approved option that’s helping thousands of people reclaim their lives from treatment-resistant depression.
At Beautiful Minds Psychiatry, Dr. Humera Chowdhary has been administering TMS treatment in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2016. With 8 years of extensive experience and many successful TMS journeys, our team has the expertise and comfort level that comes from helping patients achieve lasting relief from treatment-resistant depression.
Struggle with Treatment-resistant depression, depression that does not respond to two or more antidepressant medications.
Struggle with major depressive disorder or OCD
Haven’t achieved adequate relief from at least one antidepressant medication
Have completed psychotherapy without sufficient improvement
Are looking for an alternative to medication or want to reduce side effects
How TMS Works: Resetting Your Brain’s Natural Balance
Depression often involves disrupted communication between different brain regions, particularly in circuits that control mood, attention, and emotional processing. When these neural pathways become overactive or underactive, it can lead to the persistent symptoms of depression that interfere with daily life.TMS works by delivering targeted magnetic pulses to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, a key brain region connected to mood regulation. These gentle magnetic fields pass safely through the scalp and skull to stimulate neurons in this area, effectively “resetting” the brain’s circuitry.
This stimulation helps normalize brain activity patterns, triggering a cascade of neural reconnections over time. As these healthier communication pathways are restored, patients often experience significant improvements in mood, concentration, and overall mental well-being.
We’re in network with the following insurances
Aetna • BCBS • Cigna • Magellan • UMR • UHC
What does a treatment session look like?
TMS is a noninvasive procedure. During a TMS treatment, the patient sits in a comfortable chair while the TMS coil is properly set in place on their head. (While this may sound intimidating, it really isn’t!) After the headpiece is in place, electromagnetic pulses are sent to the prefrontal cortex, which is the area of the brain responsible for mood.
While the magnetic pulses are being sent to the brain, patients can watch TV, listen to music, or talk with our staff. If they want and are comfortable, they can also have a friend or family member in the room with them during their TMS treatment session.
Each treatment lasts about 20-30 minutes. The full course of treatment will typically be five days a week for four to six weeks. Generally, patients will feel just like their normal selves after their treatment sessions. They will be able to drive and go back to their regular activities. Some people report feeling a little tired or having a mild headache, but that usually goes away after the first week or two. Other people report more energy and better focus, as well as the ability to ignore obsessive, anxious thoughts after treatment.
Begin Your Journey
Request an appointment and our team will help you find your best treatment options.