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TMS Therapy for Depression in Richmond and North Chesterfield.

Our Richmond clinic offers FDA-cleared NeuroStar TMS for depression and is accepting new patients. We work with Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem and other major insurers, and our TMS coordinators file the prior authorization for you. We do not accept Medicare at this time. Coverage varies by plan and state. Call our office to confirm your plan before your first visit.

Find out if you're a TMS candidate Call (800) 983-1974

How it works

Treatment, explained simply.

How it works

Gentle magnetic pulses, targeted precision

NeuroStar TMS uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate the part of the brain that regulates mood. No sedation, no downtime, and no drug in your bloodstream. Most people feel a light tapping on the scalp, and that's about it.

What sessions feel like

Nineteen comfortable minutes

You'll sit in a reclining chair, fully awake. Most patients read, listen to music, or meditate while our team monitors progress with validated scales.

After your session

Drive yourself home

There's no anesthesia, no needles, and no recovery period. You can head straight back to work, errands, or school.

What treatment looks like

From consultation to lasting relief.

  1. Personal consultation

    Within 3 to 5 business days

    You'll meet with our psychiatric team to confirm TMS is right for you and aligns with your goals. We review your full history, not just a checklist.

  2. Precision mapping

    First treatment visit

    We measure and calibrate the NeuroStar device to target the exact mood center for your brain. Each protocol is built around your physiology.

  3. Daily sessions

    About 19 minutes, 3 to 5 days a week

    Relax in a reclining chair while gentle pulses stimulate mood networks. Our clinical team stays with you throughout every session.

  4. Improvement over time

    Most patients finish in 6 weeks

    Energy, focus, and motivation often start to return over the first few weeks. We track your depression scores as you go, and some patients move to a tapering schedule near the end to protect their progress.

Is this right for you?

You may be an ideal candidate if any of these ring true.

  • You've tried two or more antidepressants with limited success.
  • Medication side effects or interactions make daily treatment difficult.
  • You want a non-invasive, evidence-backed option that lets you keep working, parenting, and living your life.
  • You've been told you have treatment-resistant depression.
  • You'd prefer care that doesn't require sedation, anesthesia, or recovery time.
Find out if you're a TMS candidate Call (800) 983-1974

Frequently Asked Questions

You'll feel a light tapping sensation on the scalp that fades after the first few pulses. Sessions last about 19 minutes, you stay fully awake, and you can listen to music, meditate, or chat with our clinician the entire time.
Many people feel their first lift in mood or energy within two to three weeks, though some take longer. Relief tends to build gradually over a standard course of about six weeks, and we check your progress with validated depression scales along the way.
Yes. NeuroStar TMS doesn't require anesthesia or cause grogginess. Most patients head straight back to work, errands, or school immediately afterward.
Foundation Medical Group's Richmond clinic at 11600 Busy Street, Suite 203, offers NeuroStar TMS for depression and is accepting new patients. We work with Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, TRICARE and Optum Behavioral Health. We do not accept Medicare at this time. Coverage varies by plan and state. Call our office to confirm your plan before your first visit.
Most commercial plans cover TMS for major depression when you've tried at least two antidepressants without enough relief, and usually a course of talk therapy too. Virginia Medicaid (Cardinal Care) coverage depends on your managed care plan's policy. Almost every plan requires prior authorization, which our coordinators submit and follow up for you. Medicare also covers TMS, but our Richmond clinic does not accept Medicare at this time.
No. TMS complements talk therapy and medication management. Our psychiatrists coordinate with your existing providers and adjust plans only if it improves safety or results.
Referrals are welcome but not required. You can self-schedule a consultation, and we'll share any clinical documentation your insurer needs to approve care quickly.
Consultations typically happen within 3 to 5 business days, and treatment can begin within two weeks. We don't keep waitlists.

Insurance and coverage

Covered by most major plans, including Virginia Medicaid.

Most plans want prior authorization before TMS starts. They usually look for a diagnosis of major depression, antidepressant trials that didn't help enough, and often a trial of talk therapy. Our Richmond clinic does not accept Medicare at this time. Our TMS coordinators verify benefits, build the authorization request from your records, and follow it through. Most consultations happen within 3 to 5 business days. Coverage varies by plan and state. Call our office to confirm your plan before your first visit.

  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Humana
  • TRICARE
  • Optum Behavioral Health

Don't see your plan? Call (800) 983-1974. We work with most insurers and can verify coverage in a single call.

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