At Advocates, we focus on empowering people in mental health recovery to lead healthy and fulfilling lives of their own design. Our experienced team of counselors and clinicians are here to help. At Advocates Community Counseling clinic in Marlborough, Massachusetts, we provide NeuroStar Therapy. This is a non-invasive and medication-free procedure that uses magnetic fields to gently stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. Fill out our online inquiry form or call us to learn more or schedule a consultation: (508) 661-2038.
About NeuroStar TMS Therapy
NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.
How NeuroStar TMS Therapy Works
During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.
Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:
- Therapy sessions are conducted in your NeuroStar doctor’s office. Our office is located at 340 Maple Street, Marlborough, MA 01752.
- You can return to normal activities right away
- You are awake during treatment
- It’s covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare
