If you have been living with depression or OCD and haven't found lasting relief from medication or therapy alone, you are not out of options. At A Ray of Hope, we offer Deep TMS using the BrainsWay system - an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that works differently from anything you may have tried before.
Deep TMS is drug-free and does not require anesthesia or recovery time, so it can fit into your daily routine.
How Deep TMS Works
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation uses gentle magnetic pulses to activate the areas of the brain involved in mood regulation and compulsive behavior. Unlike medication, which affects the whole body, Deep TMS works on specific brain networks, which is part of why many people tolerate it well.
We use the BrainsWay Deep TMS system, which features a cushioned helmet with a patented coil design. This allows the magnetic field to reach broader and deeper areas of the brain than earlier TMS devices.
Deep TMS for Depression
For major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression, Deep TMS targets the prefrontal cortex, a region closely tied to mood. The treatment is FDA-cleared, and clinical research has found meaningful rates of symptom improvement for people who complete a full course.
Everyone responds differently, and we cannot predict individual results in advance. Your care team will track your progress and adjust your plan along the way.
Deep TMS for OCD
For OCD, Deep TMS uses a different coil that targets brain areas involved in compulsive thought patterns. Clinical research, including a randomized controlled trial, found that Deep TMS reduced OCD symptoms compared to a control group.
As with any treatment, results vary from person to person, and your provider will help you understand whether it may be a good fit for you.
What to Expect During Your Sessions
Short Sessions
Depression sessions run about twenty minutes. OCD sessions include a brief personalized exercise before an eighteen-minute treatment.
No Downtime
No anesthesia and no recovery time. Most people feel a light tapping sensation and can drive themselves home.
A Full Course
Treatment usually involves daily sessions over several weeks, followed by a maintenance phase your care team will map out with you.
Why Choose A Ray of Hope
Treatment delivered by trained, experienced TMS technicians
Advanced BrainsWay Deep TMS technology
A plan tailored to depression or OCD
A drug-free option when other treatments haven't worked
Neurology, psychiatry, and therapy under one practice
Where We Offer Deep TMS
Deep TMS is available at our location in Illinois (Libertyville) & Wisconsin (Kenosha).
If you are wondering whether Deep TMS could be right for you, the best next step is a conversation with one of our providers.
Learn about the Innovative Treatment that is TMS Therapy. This treatment can help people suffering from Treatment-Resistant Depression or OCD.
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