TMS for adolescents

FDA-cleared TMS therapy for teens and young adults

Now available at Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions

Are you searching for adolescent depression treatment in Georgia? At Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions, we’re proud to offer MagVenture TMS Therapy, now FDA-cleared for ages 15–21 as an adjunct treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This breakthrough gives families a non-invasive, drug-free depression treatment option for teens and young adults.

What is TMS therapy?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-medication depression treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain responsible for mood regulation. It’s safe, effective, and requires no downtime — making it an ideal option for teen mental health care.

Breakthru offers multiple TMS protocols:

  • Traditional 9-week protocol
  • Accelerated 2-week protocol
  • ONE-D TMS: A groundbreaking one-day treatment with 20 sessions in a single day

Key benefits of TMS for adolescent depression

FDA-cleared for ages 15–21

Now approved for use in teen depression treatment, MagVenture TMS Therapy offers new hope for young patients

Non-invasive & minimal side effects

No sedation, no needles — just a comfortable, outpatient experience.

Clinically proven results

Faster results than medication: For many adolescents, TMS produces results more quickly than traditional antidepressant medications. The median onset of response in one large study was 13 sessions, significantly faster than the 4–6 weeks often required for SSRIs to take effect.

Superior to traditional treatment: Studies suggest that response rates from TMS for adolescents with TRD are higher than those seen in trials for antidepressant medications.

No downtime

Return to normal activities immediately

Is TMS right for your teen?

If your child or teen is struggling with depression and traditional treatments haven’t helped, TMS may be a powerful next step. Our team at Breakthru Psychiatric Solutions specializes in mental health services for teens and will guide you through every step of the process.

Why choose Breakthru?

Physician-led, interventional psychiatry experts
Full suite of treatments including TMS, Spravato, IV Ketamine, VNS & Prism
Trusted by patients across Alpharetta, Sandy Springs & Greater Atlanta
Dedicated to advancing mental health treatment

Frequently asked questions

Yes, traditional TMS protocols are often covered. Accelerated and ONE-D treatments are not currently covered.

Yes, TMS for adolescents is approved as an adjunctive therapy. Patients 15 – 21 must be on an oral antidepressant during TMS treatment to secure insurance coverage.

Yes. TMS is non-sedating and does not impair functioning.

Schedule a consultation today

We’re currently accepting new adolescent patients at our Alpharetta and Sandy Springs clinics. Contact us to learn more about TMS therapy for teens in Georgia or to schedule a consultation.