NeuroStar TMS Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression
A non-invasive, medication-free treatment option for adults who haven't found relief with antidepressants. Performed in our Bedford, NH office with no downtime.
About the Treatment
What Is NeuroStar TMS?
NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is an FDA-cleared therapy that uses precisely targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. It is non-invasive, requires no anesthesia, and has no systemic side effects associated with antidepressant medications.
FDA-Cleared for Major Depressive Disorder
How It Works
How TMS Treatment Works
Initial Evaluation
We conduct a thorough psychiatric evaluation to determine whether NeuroStar TMS is clinically appropriate for you.
Mapping Session
Your first session establishes the correct coil placement and motor threshold — the personalized settings used throughout your treatment.
Treatment Sessions
Most patients complete 36 sessions over approximately 7 weeks. Each session lasts about 19–37 minutes. You remain awake and alert throughout.
Ongoing Monitoring
Your clinician monitors your response throughout the course and coordinates TMS with your broader psychiatric care plan.
Key Advantages
Why Patients Choose NeuroStar TMS
Non-Invasive
No surgery, no anesthesia, and no recovery time. You can drive yourself to and from appointments.
Medication-Free
TMS works differently from antidepressants and does not carry the systemic side effects associated with psychiatric medications.
Clinically Proven
NeuroStar has been studied in over 10,000 patients and is backed by the largest clinical data set of any TMS system.
Covered by Insurance
NeuroStar TMS is covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare, for patients who meet clinical criteria.
Candidacy
Who May Benefit from TMS?
NeuroStar TMS may be appropriate for adults with Major Depressive Disorder who have not achieved satisfactory improvement from one or more antidepressant medications. A clinical evaluation is required to determine eligibility.
Real Patient Experiences
Patient stories
NeuroStar® TMS is an FDA-cleared, non-drug treatment for major depressive disorder in adults. Visit neurostar.com for full prescribing information and important safety details.
Patient Experiences
What our patients say
Real experiences from patients at Northern Lights Psychiatry.
"Angela Peters was so much better than the good I was expecting! She really listened and took everything I was saying to heart. We really scoped out exactly what was wrong and how we were going to go about helping me. She went above and beyond!"
Ashleigh N.
Verified"Excellent experience! Angela Peters was very informative and ensured I got the help I needed. Highly recommended."
Patient
Verified"Great listener, competent, empathetic and a great communicator."
Jason C.
Reviews sourced from Google. Individual results may vary.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Flexible financing
Financing available through CareCredit
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Ready to explore TMS therapy?
Contact our team to find out if NeuroStar TMS is right for you. We'll review your history and answer all your questions.