Think Outside the Pillbox
FDA-cleared, non-invasive care for depression, OCD, and anxious depression —without daily meds or systemic side effects.
Why Patients Consider TMS
- Persistent sadness, loss of joy
- Low energy, poor focus
- Trouble sleeping or appetite changes
- Nervousness, constant worry
- Weight gain or sexual dysfunction
- Dizziness or stomach upset
- “A pill to counter a pill”
About one-third of people with depression don’t improve with medication alone.
What Is TMS Therapy?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) uses gentle, focused magnetic pulses to stimulate mood-regulating brain circuits. Treatments are non-invasive, outpatient, and well-tolerated— with no systemic side effects.
When these circuits are underactive in depression, TMS helps “reactivate” them and restore healthier patterns of activity. Learn how TMS works.
FDA-Cleared Uses
- Major Depressive Disorder — cleared in 2008
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — cleared in 2018
- Anxious Depression(MDD with comorbid anxiety symptoms) — cleared in 2021
Note: “Anxious depression” refers to anxiety symptoms occurring together with MDD, not standalone generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Explore: TMS for Depression • TMS for Anxiety
Why Florida TMS Clinic?
- Expert Care: Dr. Khaled Bowarshi is dual board-certified (Psychiatry & Internal Medicine) and a Duke-Certified TMS Specialist.
- Personalized Plans: Protocols tailored to your goals and history.
- Local & Trusted: Serving Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and patients traveling from across Florida and the U.S.
Many patients experience significant, long-lasting relief—and remission—after a full TMS course.
StimGuide™ 3D Navigation
We use StimGuide™ 3D Navigation to help deliver pulses with consistent accuracy and patient-specific positioning—supporting comfort and outcomes. See our TMS devices.
Conditions We Treat with TMS
- Major Depressive Disorder — Learn more
- Anxious Depression / Anxiety Symptoms with MDD — Learn more
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Substance Use Disorders(adjunctive, case-by-case)
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If medications haven’t worked—or their side effects have—TMS may be your path forward. Care available in Tampa and Wesley Chapel.
TMS Therapy FAQs
How long is a typical TMS session?
Most sessions take 3–20 minutes depending on the protocol. You can drive yourself home and resume normal activities.
What are the most common side effects?
Mild scalp discomfort or headache during the first few sessions, usually resolving quickly. TMS has no systemic medication side effects.
Is TMS covered by insurance?
Most major insurers cover TMS for depression once criteria are met. Visit our TMS Cost & Insurance page.
*Medical information on this page is educational and not a substitute for professional advice. Individual results vary.
