How it works
Gentle magnetic pulses, targeted precision
NeuroStar TMS uses focused magnetic pulses to strengthen the part of the brain that regulates mood. No sedation, no downtime, and no systemic side effects.
Advanced therapy
TMS Therapy for Depression in Richmond. North Chesterfield.
A new kind of relief for depression, without medication side effects. If depression has kept you from feeling like yourself, it's time for a different approach.
How it works
Treatment, explained simply.
What sessions feel like
Nineteen comfortable minutes
You'll sit in a reclining chair, fully awake. Most patients read, listen to music, or meditate while our team monitors progress with validated scales.
After your session
Drive yourself home
There's no anesthesia, no needles, and no recovery period. You can head straight back to work, errands, or school.
Is this right for you?
You may be an ideal candidate if any of these ring true.
- You've tried two or more antidepressants with limited success.
- Medication side effects or interactions make daily treatment difficult.
- You want a non-invasive, evidence-backed option that lets you keep working, parenting, and living your life.
- You've been told you have treatment-resistant depression or OCD.
- You'd prefer care that doesn't require sedation, anesthesia, or recovery time.
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll feel a light tapping sensation on the scalp that fades after the first few pulses. Sessions last about 19 minutes, you stay fully awake, and you can listen to music, meditate, or chat with our clinician the entire time.
Many people feel their first lift in mood or energy within two to three weeks. NeuroStar's outcomes data shows 83% of patients feel better and 62% achieve remission after a standard six-week course.
Yes. NeuroStar TMS doesn't require anesthesia or cause grogginess. Most patients head straight back to work, errands, or school immediately afterward.
Most commercial plans, Medicare, and Virginia Medicaid cover TMS when you've tried multiple antidepressants. Our care coordinators verify benefits, submit prior authorizations, and walk you through every approval step.
No. TMS complements talk therapy and medication management. Our psychiatrists coordinate with your existing providers and adjust plans only if it improves safety or results.
Referrals are welcome but not required. You can self-schedule a consultation, and we'll share any clinical documentation your insurer needs to approve care quickly.
Consultations typically happen within 3 to 5 business days, and treatment can begin within two weeks. We don't keep waitlists.
Insurance and coverage
Covered by most major plans, including Virginia Medicaid.
Our care coordinators verify benefits, submit prior authorizations, and coordinate every approval before you begin. Most consultations happen within 3 to 5 business days.
- Anthem
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Optima
- UnitedHealthcare
- Medicare
- Virginia Medicaid
Don't see your plan? Call (800) 983-1974. We work with most insurers and can verify coverage in a single call.