Phoenix TMS Therapy Center
Content Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Robbie Westerman, DNP-PMHNP – Chief Medical Officer
When depression, anxiety, OCD, or co-occurring substance use challenges do not improve enough with medication or therapy alone, you may feel like you are running out of options. At Camelback Integrated Health & Wellness, we offer transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy as a non-invasive option for people who need another path forward.
TMS uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in brain regions involved in mood, motivation, emotional regulation, cravings, and repetitive thought patterns. You do not need surgery, sedation, or recovery time, and you can usually return to normal activities after each session.
Call 480-631-9623 to speak with our team and learn whether TMS may be a good fit for your treatment goals.
Key Benefits of Deep TMS Therapy
Zero Systemic Side Effects
TMS is a drug-free option that does not circulate throughout your body like medication. That means it does not typically cause medication-related side effects such as weight gain, sexual dysfunction, fatigue, digestive issues, or brain fog.
Non-Invasive and No Downtime
TMS is performed in-office and does not require anesthesia, sedation, or an incision. You remain awake during treatment and can usually return to your normal routine after each session.
Direct Neural Activation
TMS uses precise magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted brain regions involved in mood, motivation, cravings, and emotional regulation.
Introducing Deep TMS
The Next Generation of Mental Health Treatments
Introducing Deep TMS
The Next Generation of Mental Health Treatments
Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation, often called Deep TMS, is an advanced form of TMS that uses specialized coil technology to reach broader and deeper brain networks than some traditional repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation protocols.
If you are living with depression, anxious depression, OCD, or co-occurring addiction challenges, Deep TMS may support healthier patterns of brain activity tied to emotional balance, self-control, and long-term recovery. It can also be used alongside therapy, psychiatry, medication management, and outpatient treatment when clinically appropriate.
TMS is different from antidepressant medication because it does not affect the entire body. It is different from electroconvulsive therapy because it does not require anesthesia and does not intentionally trigger a seizure. It is also different from deep brain stimulation or vagus nerve stimulation because it does not require implanted devices.
Start your journey today by calling us at 480-631-9623 or click here to use your insurance to pay for treatment.
Beyond Traditional Approaches
When Medication and Therapy Often Fall Short
Beyond Traditional Approaches
When Medication and Therapy Often Fall Short
Although medication and talk therapy remain central to mental health care, they don’t work for everyone when navigating the challenges of mental health or addiction recovery.
Medication and talk therapy remain important parts of mental health care, but they do not work the same way for everyone. You may experience partial relief, side effects, medication interactions, or recurring symptoms despite consistent treatment.
For some people, depression symptoms, anxiety, OCD, or co-occurring addiction concerns continue to interfere with daily life. The STAR*D report on depressed outpatients requiring one or several treatment steps showed that many patients with major depressive disorder need more than one treatment step to reach remission, which helps explain why additional options may be considered when standard care has not been enough.
A randomized clinical trial on depression treatment also found that patient factors can influence response to cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy. This supports a more individualized care plan when symptoms do not improve enough with one approach.
TMS offers a non-pharmacological option when you need a different approach. By using brain stimulation to target specific neural networks, TMS may help improve symptoms when depression treatments, OCD treatments, or anxiety-focused care have provided limited relief.
Conditions TMS Can Help Treat
The Overlap Is Clear
Addiction, Depression &
Anxiety Often Coexist
Recovery from addiction can become more challenging when depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, or other mental health symptoms are also present. These conditions can affect motivation, sleep, emotional regulation, decision-making, and engagement in treatment.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that substance use disorders commonly co-occur with other mental health conditions, including mood and anxiety disorders. That overlap matters because untreated depression or anxiety can make it harder to stay engaged in recovery, manage cravings, and build long-term stability.
The Overlap Is Clear
Breaking Barriers to Recovery
When mental health and substance use concerns are treated separately, important connections can be missed. At Camelback Integrated Health & Wellness, we use an integrated approach so we can look at the full picture and coordinate care around your symptoms, recovery goals, and daily needs.
TMS may fit into a larger care plan that includes therapy, psychiatry, medication management, outpatient support, addiction recovery services, and relapse-prevention planning. This whole-person model helps address mood symptoms, emotional distress, cravings, and the barriers that may make long-term healing feel harder.
Medication Interactions
and Side Effects
Individuals with substance use disorders may have increased risk of drug interactions or intolerable side effects from antidepressant medications. Furthermore, the desire to avoid introducing another substance can make patients hesitant about medication.
Compromised Neurobiology
Chronic substance use can lead to significant alterations in brain structure and function, potentially reducing the efficacy of medications that target specific neurotransmitter systems.
Engagement in Therapy
Co-morbid structure use and depression can significantly impair motivation, cognitive function, and emotional processing, making it challenging for individuals to actively engage in psychotheraphy.
Treating Multiple Conditions
The complex interplay between addiction and depression can make it difficult to determine which came first, hindering effectiveness of treatments targeting only one condition.
How We Choose the Right Treatment Target
We review your symptoms, diagnosis, medication history, previous therapy response, co-occurring concerns, and treatment goals before recommending a protocol. The goal is to choose a treatment target that fits your condition and supports your broader care plan.
A Deeper Path to Healing
Deep TMS Supports Recovery
from Depression in Addiction Care
At Camelback Integrated Health & Wellness, Deep TMS may enhance addiction treatment by addressing co-occurring symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and OCD. These symptoms can disrupt recovery, increase emotional distress, and make it harder to stay engaged in long-term care.
Clinically Proven, Patient Driven
Backed by a Strong Clinical Foundation
Clinically Proven, Patient Driven
Backed by a Strong Clinical Foundation
The safety and efficacy of Deep TMS for depression and OCD have been evaluated in controlled research and real-world clinical settings. These studies support Deep TMS as a meaningful treatment option for appropriate patients, while also reinforcing that individual results vary.
In a large post-marketing analysis of Deep TMS H1 coil treatment for depression, researchers reported meaningful outcomes among adults receiving care in real-world clinical settings.
For OCD, post-marketing data collected from 22 clinical sites found that Deep TMS with the H7 coil was associated with sustained response for many treated patients after a full treatment course.
These findings are encouraging, but they should be interpreted as part of a full clinical conversation. Your results may depend on diagnosis, symptom severity, treatment consistency, medication history, co-occurring conditions, and the protocol used.
Among depressed adult patients who completed at least 30 Deep TMS sessions, greater than 4 in 5 achieved response and approximately 2 in 3 achieved remission.
Among OCD patients who completed a treatment course of 29 sessions in real clinical practice settings, greater than 1 in 2 achieved
a sustained response.
What to Expect During TMS Treatment in Phoenix
TMS treatment is structured, comfortable, and performed in an outpatient setting. You do not need anesthesia, and you do not need someone to drive you home after a typical session.
If you are considering treatment, visit our Insurance Verification page to better understand possible coverage and next steps.
Your first step is a clinical consultation. We review your symptoms, diagnosis, medications, medical history, previous treatments, and goals for care. We also screen for safety factors such as implanted medical devices, seizure history, or metal near the head.
Before treatment begins, we complete motor threshold mapping. This helps determine the amount of stimulation your brain needs and allows us to personalize your treatment intensity.
During a TMS session, you sit in a treatment chair while the magnetic coil is positioned near your head. You may hear clicking sounds or feel tapping on the scalp. Some people experience mild scalp discomfort or facial muscle movement during stimulation.
Is TMS Covered by Insurance?
Insurance coverage for TMS depends on your plan, diagnosis, documentation, and medical necessity criteria. Many plans require records showing that other treatments have been tried first.
Your insurance company may request a documented diagnosis, prior medication trials, therapy history, symptom severity, and clinical notes supporting the recommendation for TMS. Prior authorization may be required before treatment starts.
Our team can help you understand your benefits, estimated costs, and next steps so you feel more prepared before starting care. Verify your insurance today to easily check your plan details and begin your path forward.
Start TMS Therapy in Phoenix, AZ
TMS therapy may offer a new path forward if medication, therapy, or other treatments have not provided enough relief. At Camelback Integrated Health and Wellness, we help you understand your options with compassion, clinical guidance, and a whole-person approach.
Call us today at (480) 631-9623 or verify your insurance online to quickly check your plan benefits and start the process.
