What To Expect

We’ll demystify the treatment experience and alleviate any worries you have for every step in the patient journey.

The PROCESS

Treatment tailored specifically for you

1

No-Cost Consultation

2

Pre-Assessment

3

First Appointment

4

Treatment

1. No cost consult

Learn about our treatments

You will first talk with one of our intake specialists, who will collect some basic information and arrange a meeting with one of our Consult Coordinators. The Consult Coordinator can meet with you in person, over video conference, or on the phone and will review your history and explain aspects of our treatments.

We focus on insurance so you don't have to.

We accept most major insurances. Your Consult Coordinator will also explain treatment payment options, including going over standard insurance plan criteria with you.

We will coordinate with your health insurance provider to determine benefits.

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2. Pre-assessment

Find out if treatment is right for you

Next, you will meet with a Greenbrook affiliated licensed provider for an evaluation which includes questions about your history and symptoms.

If the provider has determined that you are a candidate for treatment and you are ready to move forward, they will create your individualized treatment plan.

3. FIRST APPOINTMENT

A treatment specialized for you

Mapping Appointment

Because it is important to determine how to most effectively administer your individual treatment, your first session may last up to an hour and a half. During this appointment, we’ll identify the correct magnet strength and coil position for you.


Step 1: Arrive in the center and relax in the chair, you will be given ear plugs to wear for the session

Step 2: The provider will identify the correct magnet strength and coil position that is unique to you

Step 3: Watch TV, read or use your phone for the 18-45 minute treatment

Step 4: Resume your daily activities, NeuroStar TMS requires no downtime

Induction

All SPRAVATO® treatment sessions are two hours long. We try to book your SPRAVATO® treatments to accommodate your schedule, whether morning or afternoon appointments work best for you.


Step 1: After you arrive at the center, you will be placed in a reclining chair where you can sit back and relax.

Step 2: You will be handed the SPRAVATO® nasal spray device to self-administer. 

Step 3: Relax for two hours while our Care Team supervises

Step 4: Afterward, you will need someone to drive you home from treatment. By the next morning, most people are ready to resume their day with no restrictions.

4. our TREATMENTs

Let’s go through a typical session

NeuroStar TMS Therapy

5 treatments a week

6-9 weeks

18-45 minute treatments

30-36 total sessions

NeuroStar TMS Therapy

SPRAVATO®

1-2 treatments a week

9+ weeks

2 hour treatment sessions

24+ treatments

*Treatment plan may vary depending on clinical conditions

Spravato®

Some common questions about

our treatments

Learn more

  • How is NeuroStar TMS different from other treatments?

    NeuroStar TMS is fundamentally different from medications and talk therapy, operating through a unique mechanism of action. While medications affect the entire body as they cross the blood-brain barrier, NeuroStar TMS specifically targets the brain areas associated with depression and mood regulation. Because NeuroStar TMS is not a medication, you won’t experience common drug-related side effects like gastrointestinal problems, trouble sleeping, or weight gain. 

  • What's the difference between ketamine, esketamine, and SPRAVATO®?

    SPRAVATO® is an FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray, a refined form of ketamine, used to treat adults with treatment-resistant depression and depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions. It is also covered by most major insurances.


    Unlike SPRAVATO®, ketamine is not FDA-approved or covered by many insurances.

  • Do I need to take medication to do these treatments?

    NeuroStar TMS therapy fits into your existing treatment. It can be stand-alone treatment or along with your existing medication.


    SPRAVATO® treatment can be administered as stand-alone therapy or in combination with other oral antidepressant medications.

  • Who are these treatments for?

    NeuroStar TMS therapy and SPRAVATO® are options for patients struggling with depression. Many of our patients have previously tried treatments like talk therapy or antidepressant medication without finding relief, or experiencing difficult-to-manage side effects. There’s no "typical" patient—if you’re suffering or suspect you might have depression, it’s crucial to seek care. We’re here to help, and there’s a good chance we can provide the support you need. Call us to discuss if NeuroStar TMS or SPRAVATO® treatments are right for you. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or ideations and need help right away, call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.  

  • Is treatment right for me?

    Take our 1-minute assessment to see if our treatments are a good option for you. Upon completion, a member of our team will assess your results and contact you to discuss.

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