TMS Therapy
for PTSD
TMS Therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared procedure that helps with several mental health issues. If you’re looking for an alternative to medication this could be your solution.
10
locations
75,000+
TMS sessions
Serving NY since
1996
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4.8
rating
THE SCIENCE
Understanding PTSD
PTSD is triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, from bereavement or abuse to accidents or tragedy, and its distressing symptoms can persist for years afterward
Common symptoms
Common symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety, often triggered by associated sounds, smells, or locations.
Insomnia and other challenges
Many experience insomnia, along with feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or anger.
Concentration problems
Concentration problems are common, and symptoms can vary in intensity over time.
In severe cases, PTSD can significantly impair quality of life, work, and relationships.
THE EVIDENCE
Is TMS Therapy effective for PTSD?
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is an FDA-cleared therapy that passes magnetic pulses through a specific area of the brain, scientifically shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, brain fog, and related conditions.
- An electromagnetic coil is placed on the scalp, directly above the brain region requiring stimulation
- A typical session lasts around 30 minutes
- Patients remain fully conscious - no sedation, undressing, or shaving required
- The sensation feels similar to tapping; occasional mild light-headedness is possible after treatment
- No downtime - patients return to their schedule immediately after treatment
Is TMS Therapy right for you? Find out today!
A free consultation is all it takes to know for sure - no commitment, no pressure, just answers. Most patients are seen within the week.
THE BENEFITS
How can TMS relieve PTSD symptoms?
Trauma can leave certain areas of the brain underactive, contributing to PTSD symptoms. TMS works by stimulating these regions, helping bring their activity back toward normal levels.
An effective intervention
The first clear benefit of TMS for PTSD is that studies show it is an effective treatment for the symptoms of PTSD. It’s particularly useful as a treatment because it can work on patients for whom the more commonly used treatment methods of medication and/or therapy haven’t resulted in much improvement.
Fast results
Although the speed of results varies from patient to patient, many people who start a course of TMS for PTSD begin to feel positive results after just a few sessions. In comparison with therapy, which may take many months, or medications, that can take a couple of months before showing any beneficial effects, TMS for PTSD can begin to work quickly.
A well tolerated treatment
One of the problems with medication is the side effects patients may experience whilst they are taking it. Some medications, particularly those that are designed to treat anxiety and/or depression, have some quite unpleasant side effects, including nausea, a dry mouth, a loss of libido, sleep disturbances, irritability, and more. In contrast, TMS for PTSD has few, if any, side effects.
Targeting healing where it's needed
TMS for PTSD is designed to specifically target the area of the brain that scans have identified as commonly becoming less active in sufferers of PTSD. The TMS magnetic pulses pass directly into the affected area – the rest of the body remains untouched.
LOCATIONS
Care close to home, across New York
With 10 locations across the Hudson Valley, Westchester, Long Island, the Capital Region, and Central New York, Clearwave care is closer than you may think.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Most new patients are seen within the week.