Am I a Candidate for TMS?
TMS candidacy is about more than checking a box for depression. A clinical evaluation helps determine whether treatment is appropriate and which approach may make sense.
Want to know if SAINT® is right for you?
Tell us about your treatment history and symptoms. A consultation is an evaluation, not a commitment — and it starts with your story.
A TMS Consultation Is a Clinical Evaluation
A consultation is not simply a sales appointment. It is a clinical evaluation designed to understand what you are experiencing and whether TMS, or another approach, may be appropriate for you.
What Clinicians May Consider
Current Symptoms
What you're experiencing now and how it affects daily life.
Diagnosis & Severity
The nature and intensity of your symptoms.
Treatment History
What you've already tried and how you responded.
Medication History
Prior and current medications, response, and side effects.
Psychotherapy History
Previous therapy and its effectiveness.
Sleep & Anxiety
Sleep patterns and anxiety symptoms as part of the picture.
Trauma
Any trauma history that may be relevant.
Medical & Seizure History
Medical conditions and any seizure history.
Safety Considerations
Screening for safety and contraindications.
Potential Bipolar Symptoms
Consideration of bipolar symptoms that may affect planning.
Substance Use
Relevant substance use as part of the full evaluation.
Treatment Goals
What you hope to achieve from treatment.
Why Sleep and Other Symptoms Matter
Clinicians may consider whether other symptoms or conditions should be stabilized or addressed before or alongside TMS. There are no universal thresholds here; these are individual clinical decisions.
Curious whether you'd qualify?
If you've tried medication and you're still not yourself, you may be a candidate for SAINT®. Our team will give you a straight answer.
Standard TMS and Accelerated TMS Are Not Automatically Interchangeable
Protocol selection depends on diagnosis, eligibility, treatment plan, clinical judgment, and other factors. Standard TMS and accelerated TMS are different approaches, and which one may be appropriate is determined during the evaluation.
Sometimes the Right Answer Is “Not Yet”
A responsible evaluation may determine that another issue should be addressed first, or that additional information is needed before TMS begins. This is a sign of clinical integrity, not a rejection.
What to Bring to Your Consultation
- Medication list
- Treatment history
- Provider information
- Insurance card
- Questions you want to ask
- Relevant medical history
Frequently Asked Questions
Who may be eligible for TMS?
Do I need to have tried antidepressants first?
Can I take medication while receiving TMS?
Does anxiety prevent someone from receiving TMS?
Can poor sleep affect TMS candidacy?
What medical history should I share?
What happens if TMS is not appropriate for me?
How do I check insurance coverage?
Ready to talk to someone?
The hardest part is usually the first phone call. Everything after that is a series of small, defined steps.
Find Out Whether TMS May Be Appropriate for You
Candidacy is determined through evaluation, not a checklist. Start with a conversation about your situation.