When symptoms continue despite treatment, it can help to understand another option. TMS of Austin offers BrainsWay Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or Deep TMS: a non-drug procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate brain circuits involved in symptoms.
When contacting us, tell us which service you’re interested in and your preferred day and time. Our team will review your request and contact you to confirm the next step. Submitting a request does not book an appointment.
Who may be a candidate?
BrainsWay has FDA-cleared protocols for major depressive disorder and for use alongside other treatment in adults with OCD. Eligibility depends on the diagnosis, prior treatment, device protocol, and safety screening. Anxiety symptoms associated with depression are different from an independent anxiety-disorder indication; your clinician can explain the distinction.
Before, during, and after treatment
Before starting, review previous treatments, current medications, seizure history, implanted devices, and metal in or near the head. Certain implants make TMS unsuitable. Your team must complete screening and explain the recommended protocol before treatment.
During a session, you sit in a treatment chair while a helmet containing a magnetic coil is positioned on your head. You remain awake without anesthesia. Stimulation can feel like tapping and cause scalp discomfort. Ask about hearing protection, comfort adjustments, and what to report during treatment.
A course involves repeated visits. Appointment length, visit frequency, and the full course vary with the protocol. Ask the office to confirm the schedule and location before committing. There is no anesthesia recovery period, but follow your clinician's advice if you feel unwell.
Benefits, limits, and safety
Deep TMS aims to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Improvement is not guaranteed, and some people need additional or different care. Headache or discomfort can occur; seizures are an uncommon but serious risk. Continue other treatment as directed and report medication changes or new symptoms.
Insurance and the practical commitment
Cost depends on the evaluation, recommended course, coverage criteria, prior authorization, and your deductible or coinsurance. Ask for the estimated patient responsibility and what is included before the first session. Insurance approval and clinical suitability are separate decisions.
Deep TMS questions
Is Deep TMS the same as ECT?
No. TMS uses magnetic stimulation while you are awake. Electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, is a different procedure performed with anesthesia. A clinician can explain when either approach may be considered.
Does TMS mean I should stop medication?
No. A non-drug procedure can be part of a care plan that still includes medication or psychotherapy. Change existing treatment only with your prescribing clinician.
What if I do not improve?
Discuss how symptoms will be tracked and when the plan will be reassessed. Depending on your needs, your clinician may discuss medication review, psychotherapy, Spravato, or another appropriate next step.
Care at TMS of Austin
Our practice is led by founder and medical director Ramon Aragon, MD, FAPA. Psychiatric consultations, medication management, psychotherapy, and specialized services give you several options to discuss within one practice. Our offices are in South Austin and North Central Austin; confirm the provider, service location, and availability with the office.
Office locations and contact information
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Planning your visit
Our South Austin office is at 1213 W. Slaughter Ln #110, Austin, TX 78748. Our North Central Austin office is at 1106 Clayton Ln #240W, Austin, TX 78723. Confirm the provider, service location, visit format, and appointment length with our team before traveling.
When requesting care, share your preferred day and time and ask which office provides this service. Confirm the consultation format and any in-person treatment or testing visits with our team. The team will review your request and confirm the details; submitting a request or selecting a preference does not book or hold an appointment.
New patients: completing the new-patient form helps the team prepare for benefits verification, appointment reminders, and confirmation. If you have already submitted it, ask the office to check receipt rather than sending another copy. Avoid putting detailed health information in ordinary email.
Take the next step
For immediate danger, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Website requests are not emergency care.
Information sources
BrainsWay: depression patient information
BrainsWay: OCD patient information
NIMH: brain stimulation therapies
Updated October 14, 2026. This information supports a conversation with your clinician and is not an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation.