Interventional Treatments for Mental Health
PsychTMS provides interventional treatments for individuals suffering from mental health and neurological conditions in our office in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland. Often times, standard medication therapies fail to provide adequate treatment for people with conditions like depression, anxiety, addiction as well those with neurological conditions such as migraine, pain disorders, and memory disorders. Our clinic offers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Esketamine/Spravato, and Neurofeedback services for patients when other treatments fail to help.
Interventional Mental Health Treatments
Our commitment to excellence and patient-centered care sets us apart as a leading healthcare provider in psychiatry and mental health. We are an innovative company that stays abreast of the latest medical advances and we strive to provide affordable and accesible care for all.
TMS
TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. It’s a non-invasive procedure used primarily in neuroscience and psychiatry to stimulate specific areas of the brain.
Esketamine /Ketamine
Both ketamine and esketamine work differently from traditional antidepressants, targeting the brain’s glutamate system rather than the more common serotonin and norepinephrine pathways. This is why they are often referred to as glutamatergic antidepressants.
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy, is a non-invasive technique used to train and regulate brain activity. It involves real-time monitoring of brainwave patterns, typically through electroencephalography (EEG), and providing feedback to the individual about their brain activity.
Insurances
We provide in network care through insurances like Carefirst, Aetna, Cigna, and Optum, among other plans so we can provide patients the most accessible and cost-effective treatment possible. Call us today so we can discuss your care and insurance coverage.
Our Philosophy
We put the patient’s needs first and we are committed to providing the most patient centered experience in mental healthcare.
Expertise That Matters
Our psychiatrists are physicians who have the highest level of training to bring you the most effective and safe treatment possible in mental healthcare today.
Affordable Care
We believe in providing affordable and accessible care which is why are in network with most major insurance plans so that you can get the treatment you need in Baltimore County Maryland.
How PsychTMS works?
Free Consultation
Take advantage of our free 15-minute consultation to learn more about the services we offer.
Make Appointment
We’ll assess your insurance eligibility and benefit information, we then proceed to scheduling your appointment.
Consulting a Doctor
After that you can meet with the psychiatrist and consult about which interventional options would best meet your needs as a patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - TMS
Transcrnaial Magnetic Stimulation is a medical device that is used by psychiatrists and neurologists to treat neuropsychiatric conditions.
TMS is a medical device that uses electromagnetic energy by placing a coil near the side of the head to stimulate a part of the brain in order to improve brain functioning. We most often use TMS to treat depression but it can also be used for various other conditions.
TMS is particularly effective for a patient with “treatment resistant depression” or in other words, one who has failed 2 or more antidepressants for the treatment of their depression. With TMS, patients with treatment resistant depression will respond 66 % of the time to TMS.
TMS is a safe treatment. Side effects of TMS are generally mild and self limited. Most common side effects include headache and scalp discomfort that can often be alleviated by your psychiatrist.
Treatment sessions often last 20 minutes. The course of treatment is done 4 to 5 days a week, can span the course of 4 to 6 weeks for a total of 36 treatment sessions.
The cost of TMS depends on your insurance coverage. Often times, PsychTMS does need to apply for a prior authorization with your insurance company prior to scheduling your appointments for treatment.
Spravato or Esketamine
Spravato is an innovative antidepressant medication.
Spravato is the brand name for an innovative intranasal medication treatment for depression. The generic name is esketamine.
Spravato provides rapid antidepressant effects that can help patients much more quickly than the standard antidepressant medications.
The treatment schedule varies for patients. Initially it can be three times per week. Each session requires the patient to stay in the clinic for 2 hours each time for monitoring by medical staff.
The cost of Spravato varies depending on your insurance company. However PsychTMS will perform a prior authorization to obtain coverage with your insurance prior to scheduling your appointment.
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback uses EEG technology to improve brain function.
Neurofeedback utilizes EEG technology to read the frequencies of electrical activity in the brain. By utilizing this technology and administering cognitive training we are able to train patients to gain control of their brain function and improve neuropsychiatric conditions.
Neurofeedback can be used to treat conditions such as depression, autism, ADHD, migraine headaches, and concussions.
EEG sensors are placed on the patient’s scalp using medical paste to record an EEG. Then a video game is turned on help train the brain to achieve therapeutic brain freuquencies.
Neurofeedback can often help patients after 5 sessions, but some patients may require up to 15 sessions. It is advised that two sessions per week be completed according to published studies for optimal benefits.
Each session is 50 minutes long.
Why people like us?
What Our Clients Have to Say About Us
I have received the best treatment possible at PsychTMS. The entire team is very professional.
Dr. Toy has helped my depression so much. TMS worked great for me and I had no side effects!
Spravato has been very helpful for my depression and it was also covered by my insurance.
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