TMS Therapy in Bridgewater, NJ

What TMS Therapy is, and how it works

TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) uses gentle magnetic pulses to activate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. These are the same regions that tend to underperform in major depressive disorder.

During treatment you sit in a chair, awake and alert, while a cushioned coil rests against your scalp. You can read, listen to music, or just rest. It's FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder and is performed right here in our office. No hospital, no anesthesia. Targeted specifically for a non-drug, non-medication, brain stimulation, as a stand alone treatment or to fit into your existing treatment or alongside your existing medication.

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Is TMS Therapy right for you?

TMS may be a fit if you:

Have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder
Haven't gotten enough relief from antidepressant medication
Want an option without the systemic side effects of medication

TMS isn't for everyone. It's not used if you have metal in or around the head (like aneurysm clips or cochlear implants). A history of seizures doesn't automatically rule it out, but it's something to discuss with your provider. The fastest way to know: book a consultation and we'll review your history together.

What to Expect

A typical course is five sessions a week for four to six weeks — about 36 sessions total. Each visit lasts roughly 20–40 minutes, and there's no downtime: most people go straight back to work or their day. The most common side effects are mild scalp discomfort or headache during the first week, which usually fade as treatment continues. Serious side effects are rare. You'll meet with your care team regularly so we can track how you're responding and adjust if needed.

How TMS for depression compares to other types of treatments

No single treatment is right for everyone. We think TMS is one of the most effective solutions available with up to 82% of patients experiencing significant symptom relief and fewer long-term side effects. And when compared to traditional antidepressants, this medication-free, FDA-approved approach has fewer side effects.

Here’s how they differ on the things patients ask about most.

Compare	TMS	ECT	Medication	Spravato	Talk therapy
Drug-free	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
No anesthesia or sedation	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Drive yourself home after	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
No memory loss	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
No daily pills	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Zero downtime, back to your day	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
FDA-cleared or approved for depression	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
How it works	Focused magnetic pulses stimulate the brain areas that regulate mood. No drugs, no surgery.	Brief, controlled electrical stimulation under anesthesia triggers a short seizure that can reset brain chemistry in severe depression.	Daily pills that adjust brain chemistry body-wide.	Nasal spray that acts on glutamate, a different pathway than standard antidepressants. Given in-clinic with monitoring.	Regular sessions with a therapist to change patterns of thought and behavior driving depression.
Time commitment	5 days a week for 4 to 6 weeks. Sessions run 20 to 40 minutes.	2 to 3 times per week for 2 to 4 weeks. Half-day appointments with prep and recovery.	A pill a day. Each drug takes 4 to 6 weeks to judge; many people try several.	Twice a week for 4 weeks, then weekly. Every visit includes 2-hour monitoring.	Weekly 45 to 60 minute sessions for months, ongoing as needed.
Common side effects	Mild scalp tingling or headache in early sessions. Fades for most people.	Headache, muscle soreness, confusion after treatment. Short-term memory gaps.	Weight gain, sexual side effects, nausea, sleep changes, mental fog. Varies by drug.	Dissociation, dizziness, nausea, blood pressure rise during monitoring.	None physical. Sessions can feel emotionally heavy.
Best for	Depression that has not lifted with medication, or when drug side effects are intolerable.	Severe, urgent, or highly treatment-resistant depression when rapid response matters.	First-line treatment for most people. Often combined with TMS or therapy.	Treatment-resistant depression in adults already taking an antidepressant.	Mild to moderate depression, or paired with TMS or medication.

Compare

TMS

ECT

Medication

Spravato

Talk therapy

Drug-free

Yes

No anesthesia or sedation

Yes

Drive yourself home after

Yes

No memory loss

Yes

No daily pills

Yes

Zero downtime, back to your day

Yes

FDA-cleared or approved for depression

Yes

How it works

Focused magnetic pulses stimulate the brain areas that regulate mood. No drugs, no surgery.

Brief, controlled electrical stimulation under anesthesia triggers a short seizure that can reset brain chemistry in severe depression.

Daily pills that adjust brain chemistry body-wide.

Nasal spray that acts on glutamate, a different pathway than standard antidepressants. Given in-clinic with monitoring.

Regular sessions with a therapist to change patterns of thought and behavior driving depression.

Time commitment

5 days a week for 4 to 6 weeks. Sessions run 20 to 40 minutes.

2 to 3 times per week for 2 to 4 weeks. Half-day appointments with prep and recovery.

A pill a day. Each drug takes 4 to 6 weeks to judge; many people try several.

Twice a week for 4 weeks, then weekly. Every visit includes 2-hour monitoring.

Weekly 45 to 60 minute sessions for months, ongoing as needed.

Common side effects

Mild scalp tingling or headache in early sessions. Fades for most people.

Headache, muscle soreness, confusion after treatment. Short-term memory gaps.

Weight gain, sexual side effects, nausea, sleep changes, mental fog. Varies by drug.

Dissociation, dizziness, nausea, blood pressure rise during monitoring.

None physical. Sessions can feel emotionally heavy.

Best for

Depression that has not lifted with medication, or when drug side effects are intolerable.

Severe, urgent, or highly treatment-resistant depression when rapid response matters.

First-line treatment for most people. Often combined with TMS or therapy.

Treatment-resistant depression in adults already taking an antidepressant.

Mild to moderate depression, or paired with TMS or medication.

Real results

This is not a leap of faith. It is a studied treatment with published results.

In an independent head-to-head study, 59.7% of patients treated with Deep TMS reached remission, meaning their depression symptoms were essentially gone. That is more than five times the remission rate of medication alone (11.1%).

In the large multicenter trial that led to FDA clearance of the Brainsway Deep TMS device, 38.4% of patients responded to treatment and 32.6% reached full remission, significantly higher than the sham group.

The benefits last. In 12-month follow-up data on the accelerated TMS protocol, fewer than 1 in 4 patients needed a medication change or another round of TMS.

Individual results vary, and your provider will walk through what these numbers mean for your situation.

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Filipcic et al., Journal of Psychiatric Research, July 2019; Levkovitz et al., World Psychiatry, 2015; Brainsway SWIFT 12-month durability data, Clinical TMS Society Annual Meeting, 2026.

Oasis is like a mirage!!! NP Najah Stevenson was born to work in the field of psychiatric care. Her energy itself is so healing. She is deeply knowledgeable and possesses a truly kind heart. She and the entire staff make my visits for Spravato esketamine therapy a delight. Spravato is the new frontier for treatment of depression and trauma. It increases neuroplasticity and actually heals/rebuilds neural pathways in the brain. It has done wonders for my mental health. I look forward to my treatments at Oasis for many years to come.

Elizabeth Romano

Oct 2, 2025 · via Google

My experience was positive. This was my second round of treatment. I would specifically like to thank to Mona. Her wonderful warm personality and professional attitude. Just talking to Mona each session was like getting extra therapy on top of TMS. Thank you again.

Dana R

Apr 20, 2024 · via Google

I had a great experience and saw much improvement in my mental health!! The staff was beyond nice to me!! Mona who treated me was an excellent treater. Who also was very professional and helped me better myself!! Highly recommend this treatment for a alternative method of treating depression.

Arianna Berisha

Nov 3, 2022 · via Google

I love TMS sucess in Bridgewater, I am a difficult patient I have complicated mental health issues. I went to therapy sessions went through so many different medications and let me tell you nothing is like this place. My treated Alexis is amazing, she makes me feel heard she is better than any therapist I've ever had, Jackie is also so warm and welcoming always so positive and encouraging. These ladies push me to make it to my sessions no matter what issues I'm struggling with. I owe them so much along with one of the providers Sam who heard me from day one when I was a hopless mess providing me new options and a clear outlook on my future. Thank you TMS Bridgewater you guys are life changing. ❤️ Meghan