TMS Depression Treatment in Chicago, IL

Depression is a serious illness that affects every aspect of life.

Sometimes treatments such as medication and lifestyle changes help, but they don’t work for everyone. If you haven’t seen any improvement to your depression symptoms, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be the solution.

Success TMS Treatment Centers in Chicago, Illinois offers TMS therapy to people with depression. With more than 2,150,000 sessions given to over 65,000 patients, TMS therapy has a proven track record of treating depression.

TMS is a non-invasive depression treatment that is drug-free. It works by stimulating the prefrontal cortex of the brain, which is the region where mood is regulated.

When you have a TMS session, a technician places an electromagnetic coil gently on your head. They turn the device on to deliver magnetic pulses to your prefrontal cortex. This helps your brain cells work more effectively and improves your mood and alleviates your depression symptoms.

TMS therapy is highly effective for treating depression, as shown by our patient testimonials

Medication is one of the most common depression treatments, but it doesn’t work well for everyone.

• Some people don’t benefit from medication.
• Some people have unpleasant side effects on medication.
• Some prefer not to take medication for depression.

If you haven’t benefited from anti-depressant medication, or would rather not take medication for depression, TMS therapy may be a good alternative.

There are other depression treatments, such as electroconvulsive therapy, deep brain stimulation, and vagus nerve stimulation, but these involve invasive surgery or unpleasant procedures, and require anesthesia.

TMS therapy is different because it’s effective, non-invasive, and doesn’t require anesthesia.

Less than 5% of TMS patients stop their treatment due to side effects. The most common side effect of TMS therapy is temporary discomfort at or near the treatment site during a session. For most people, this stops after the first week of treatment.

People who have TMS therapy usually start to see positive changes within two or three weeks of their first treatment. Sometimes, positive changes happen even sooner!

TMS therapy is a long-term therapy but some people occasionally need booster treatments to maintain their results. When booster treatment is needed, it’s usually just a few consecutive treatments a year. Often, booster treatments are covered by insurance.

TMS therapy is proven to be successful in treating depression, which means most insurers cover it. If you’re not sure whether your insurance covers TMS, Success TMS can give you a free insurance verification.

Call 312-210-7277 to confirm your insurance pre-approval.

If you’re in or near Chicago, IL and want to learn more about TMS, call us at 312-210-7277. Or contact us online, and we’ll call you back shortly!

Your first appointment at Success TMS Treatment Centers is an assessment. You’ll spend around 15 minutes completing some paperwork, then meet with our physician for up to 45 minutes. After the physician reviews your medical history, they’ll discuss the treatment with you, and you’ll have the chance to ask any questions you have. We want you to have all the information you need to make the best choice for you!

For most people, a course of TMS therapy lasts four to six weeks. As a Success TMS patient, you’ll receive a written schedule of your full course of treatment, so you can make any accommodations you need to.

Most people with depression can benefit from TMS therapy, but if you have any non-removable metal in your head, you may not be eligible. Non-removable metal can include:

• Medical devices, such as cochlear implants, vagus nerve stimulators, or deep brain stimulators
• Bullets or shrapnel
• Facial tattoos with metallic or magnetic ink
• Some types of dental work (Most dental work is acceptable.)

Each TMS therapy session at Success TMS in Chicago takes 18 to 20 minutes. For most people a full course of treatment lasts four to six weeks and includes up to five weekly sessions.

Many people who have TMS therapy at Success TMS in Chicago live in or near the city. Getting to our Chicago office is an 8- to 10-mile drive from the downtown area, around 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic and the route taken.

• From the city center, head east on W Jackson Boulevard. Turn left onto US-41/S Lake Shore Drive, then continue on until the Lawrence Avenue exit. Turn left onto W Lawrence Avenue, then left onto N Broadway Street. You’ll find your destination on the left.
• Or, head south on S Federal Street, then turn right onto W Van Buren Street. Turn right onto S Jefferson Street, then turn left onto W Adams Street/Historic US 66 W. Turn right onto I-90 W/I-94 W. Take Exit 48A, and turn right onto W Armitage Avenue. Turn left onto N Ashland Avenue, then right onto W Lawrence Avenue. Turn right onto N Broadway Street to find your destination on the left.

Chicago’s closest airport is Midway International Airport. From here, it’s a drive of 30 to 60 minutes to HPR Treatment Centers in Chicago, depending on your route and traffic:

• From S Cicero Avenue, get on I-55 N, and continue until US-41 N/S. Merge onto US-41/S Lake Shore Drive, then continue on until the Lawrence Avenue exit. Turn left onto W Lawrence Avenue, then left onto N Broadway Street to find your destination on the left.
• Or, from S Cicero Avenue, turn right onto W 55th Street, and then continue onto W Garfield Boulevard. Turn left onto S Wentworth Avenue to I-90 W/I94 W, then merge onto I-55 N toward Lake Shore Drive. Merge onto US-41/S Lake Shore Drive, then continue on until the Lawrence Avenue exit. Turn left onto W Lawrence Avenue, then left onto N Broadway Street. You’ll find your destination on the left.

Has depression made you forget what happiness and joy feel like? Success TMS could help you remember with TMS treatments that are proven effective for depression. Call our center at 312-210-7277, or use our online contact form to learn more about Chicago depression treatment. We’ll look forward to talk to you about TMS therapy and your options!