Non-invasive, FDA-approved TMS for depression, anxiety and OCD at our Tucker office, minutes from Decatur and in-town Atlanta. No referral needed.
- FDA-approved
- No referral needed
- No sedation or downtime
- Most major insurance accepted
Where can I get TMS in Atlanta?
Breakthru Psychiatric provides FDA-approved transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) at 2302 Parklake Dr NE, Suite 230, Atlanta, GA 30345, our Tucker office, led by interventional psychiatrist Bill Harrington, MD. The office serves patients from Atlanta, Tucker, Decatur and the surrounding DeKalb County area. No referral is needed, and Breakthru accepts Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and others.
Our TMS results
Breakthru Psychiatric patient outcomes, as published on our TMS page.
What is TMS, and how does it work?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved treatment that delivers short magnetic pulses to the parts of the brain involved in mood. Over a course of sessions, those pulses help underactive brain circuits start working again. Nothing is implanted, nothing is injected, and you're awake and comfortable the whole time.
There's no sedation, so you can drive yourself and return to your day right after each session. TMS also avoids the side effects associated with antidepressants. For many people, the improvement is meaningful and long-lasting.
Conditions we treat with TMS in Atlanta
About 30% of people with major depressive disorder don't get enough relief from antidepressants. That's called treatment-resistant depression, and it's where TMS is most often used. At our Tucker office, our doctors also use TMS for:
- Anxiety
- OCD and anxiety with rumination, including our AMPLIFI protocol for depression, OCD and anxiety with rumination
- Adolescents 15 and older with depression
- Perinatal and postpartum depression
How to choose a TMS provider in Atlanta
Atlanta has several places that offer TMS. When you compare them, these are the questions worth asking:
- Is a psychiatrist involved in my care? At Breakthru, our doctors evaluate every patient and design every treatment plan.
- Which protocols do you offer? We offer standard TMS, Accelerated TMS, ONE-D and AMPLIFI, so you aren't limited to one schedule.
- Do you publish your results? We do: 93.9% of our depression patients improved and 42.4% reached remission.
- Do you handle insurance? Yes. We verify benefits and manage prior authorization before you start.
- Do I need a referral? Not at Breakthru. You can book directly.
For a deeper look at schedules and outcomes, read comparing TMS treatment protocols.
TMS options at our Tucker office
Our doctors recommend the protocol that fits your symptoms, schedule and coverage. See comparing TMS treatment protocols for more detail.
Standard TMS
Schedule: 1 session per weekday for 6 weeks, then tapered (about 9 weeks total)
For: Depression, including treatment-resistant depression
Covered by most major insurance plans when criteria are met
Accelerated TMS
Schedule: 2 weeks, with multiple sessions each day
For: Depression, when you want results sooner
Self-pay, off-label
AMPLIFI
Schedule: 2 days
An accelerated protocol for depression, OCD and anxiety with rumination: 10 sessions a day over two consecutive days.
Self-pay, off-label
TMS for Adolescents
Schedule: Standard course, scheduled around school
For: Teens 15 and older with depression
Insurance coverage varies by plan
Perinatal TMS
Schedule: Standard course, with positioning adjusted during pregnancy
For: Depression during pregnancy and postpartum
Insurance coverage varies by plan
Accelerated TMS, ONE-D and AMPLIFI are self-pay, off-label uses of FDA-approved TMS technology.
Your first visit and treatment course
Request an appointment
Book online or call our team. No referral is needed.
Comprehensive evaluation
Meet with our doctors for 90 minutes to 2 hours to review your symptoms and treatment history.
Benefits verification
We confirm your coverage and handle prior authorization when your plan requires it.
Mapping
Your first session finds the precise treatment location and strength for you.
Treatment
Standard TMS is 1 session per weekday for 6 weeks, then tapered (about 9 weeks total). Accelerated and 2-day options are also available.
TMS for Tucker and Decatur
Tucker. Our office on Parklake Drive is right in the Tucker area, close to I-285, so daily standard TMS visits are easy to fit in before or after work.
Decatur. Decatur patients are a short drive from our office. If a several-week daily schedule is hard to manage, our doctors can talk with you about Accelerated TMS, completed in 2 weeks, or ONE-D, delivered in 2 days.
North Atlanta and Buckhead. If you live or work closer to GA-400, our Sandy Springs TMS office may be more convenient.
Our Tucker doctors
Bill Harrington, MD
Interventional Psychiatrist & Head of Tucker Clinic
Areas we serve from this office
- Atlanta
- Tucker
- Decatur
- Brookhaven
- Chamblee
- Stone Mountain
- DeKalb County
TMS in Atlanta: frequently asked questions
Where is TMS available near Decatur and Tucker?
Breakthru Psychiatric's Tucker office is at 2302 Parklake Dr NE, Suite 230, Atlanta, GA 30345. It serves patients from Atlanta, Tucker, Decatur and DeKalb County, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Is TMS therapy covered by insurance in Georgia?
Most major insurance plans cover TMS for depression when plan criteria are met, which typically includes trying antidepressants first. Breakthru accepts Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and others. Accelerated TMS, ONE-D and AMPLIFI are self-pay.
How much does TMS cost?
For insured patients, the cost of standard TMS is usually the plan's copay or coinsurance, depending on your deductible. We confirm your out-of-pocket cost during benefits verification, before your first treatment.
Is TMS safe?
Yes. TMS is FDA-approved and non-invasive. The most common side effects are scalp discomfort and a mild headache after the first one or two sessions. Serious side effects are rare, and there's no sedation or recovery time.
How effective is TMS for depression?
In real-world practice, 50-60% of patients respond to TMS and 30-40% reach remission. Among Breakthru's own patients, 93.9% improved and 42.4% reached remission from depression.
Do I need a referral to get TMS in Atlanta?
No referral is needed at Breakthru. You can request an appointment directly. Clinicians can refer a patient here.
How long is a TMS treatment course?
A standard course is 1 session per weekday for 6 weeks, then tapered, for about 9 weeks total. Accelerated TMS takes 2 weeks, and ONE-D is delivered in 2 days.
Related reading: How does TMS help with depression? · Common patient questions about TMS · TMS in Sandy Springs · TMS in Alpharetta
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