What Is TMS Therapy?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a safe, painless, outpatient treatment designed for individuals who haven’t found relief with medications or talk therapy. Using gentle magnetic pulses, TMS stimulates under active areas of the brain involved in mood regulation, restoring healthy brain activity and improving long-term symptoms of mental health conditions.
At TMS of Palm Beach in Boca Raton, we are proud providers of BrainsWay Deep TMS™, the most advanced technology available—penetrating deeper into brain networks for more effective and lasting results.
How TMS Work: Step-by-step process
Every patient’s journey begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation by our board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Gil Lichtshein.
Initial Evaluation & Brain Mapping
Determine if you’re a candidate and identify the exact brain regions to target.
Treatment Sessions
20–30 minute, non-invasive sessions performed daily, 5 days a week, over a 6-week period.
Return to Daily Life
No anesthesia, no downtime—you are awake and alert during treatments.
Why Choose BrainsWay Deep TMS™?
Not all TMS is the same. At TMS of Palm Beach, we use BrainsWay’s patented Deep TMS technology, which:
Stimulates a larger and deeper portion of the brain than standard TMS.
Provides higher rates of symptom improvement and remission.
Is backed by FDA clearance for depression and OCD.
Is trusted worldwide as a clinically proven breakthrough in mental health treatment.
Conditions Treated with TMS Therapy
TMS is FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and is supported by clinical research for a wide range of other conditions:
Depression & Mood Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Depression, Anxious Depression, Postpartum Depression, Late-Life Depression.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
FDA-cleared Deep TMS for OCD treatment.
Other Applications
PTSD, smoking addiction, chronic pain, and other psychiatric conditions currently being studied.
If you’ve been told your depression is “treatment-resistant,” TMS offers a safer alternative to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) with fewer side effects and higher success rates.
Why Choose TMS of Palm Beach?
TMS of Palm Beach is led by Dr. Gil Lichtshein, one of the earliest pioneers of TMS therapy in South Florida. With over a decade of experience delivering this life-changing treatment, Dr. Lichtshein combines clinical expertise with compassionate care.
Our clinic is insurance-friendly and accessible. We accept Medicare and many major insurance plans, but not all. We accept Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, & United Healthcare. For those without coverage, we offer flexible payment plans so treatment remains within reach.
Above all, patients choose us because of the supportive environment we’ve created. From your first consultation through your last session, our goal is to make you feel comfortable, cared for, and confident in your treatment.
FAQs About TMS Therapy
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