TMS Therapy
Targeted brain stimulation
Traditional Antidepressants
Whole-body medication effects
Nationally recognized brain science now supports depression and OCD care at Catalyst Health & Wellness. Dr. Ho, board-certified anesthesiologist and former pediatrician, personally leads care for Timbergrove patients, open 5am-9pm, seven days a week.
A full spectrum of options exists for mood disorders that don’t respond to a single medication, ranging from psychotherapy to targeted brain stimulation, and knowing that range exists matters if you’re in Timbergrove still searching for relief.
Catalyst Health & Wellness provides TMS Therapy in Timbergrove for patients whose depression or OCD hasn’t responded to standard treatment. NYU Langone’s Mood Disorders Consultation Service offers rTMS as one option among several for complex mood and anxiety disorders, led by nationally renowned psychiatrists. Our TMS Therapy in Houston program runs through our nearest clinic, just minutes away near the Heights. The City of Houston Health Department lists local resources and services. Visit Catalyst Health & Wellness for our full treatments.

Set the acronyms aside and here’s the mechanism: a magnetic coil, positioned near your forehead, sends a series of painless pulses into a specific target in the brain, no incision, no sedation. That target is the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, cleared by the FDA for depression since 2008 and for OCD since 2018.
A TMS Therapy clinic in Timbergrove delivers that stimulation repeatedly across a structured course, working on the idea that consistent activation can gradually shift a chronically underactive region back toward typical function.
Antidepressants pursue that same goal through a far broader channel. They circulate through the bloodstream and reach organs entirely unrelated to mood, which is exactly why side effects can show up in unexpected places. A Best TMS Therapy clinic in Timbergrove stays confined to the target region instead.
Research consistently shows powerful results:


We offer two proven TMS protocols, allowing us to personalize your treatment based on your specific needs, schedule, and response to therapy.
This protocol delivers 10-Hz stimulation to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex across 4-6 weeks, sessions running roughly 19-37 minutes, the most extensively studied option for treatment-resistant depression.
FDA-cleared in 2018, theta burst compresses that same clinical benefit into about 3 minutes per session, a practical fit for a demanding schedule.
TMS therapy has received FDA approval for specific conditions and shows promising results for others. At Catalyst Health & Wellness, we offer TMS for:
When two or more antidepressants haven't provided adequate relief
Read MoreFDA-approved first-line alternative to medication
Read MoreFDA-approved for obsessive-compulsive disorder that hasn't responded to standard treatments
Read MoreFDA-cleared for depression with anxiety symptoms
Read MoreOn a case-by-case basis for depressive episodes
Read MoreEmerging research supports TMS effectiveness for trauma-related symptoms
Read MoreFor needs beyond TMS's FDA approvals, we also offer IV ketamine, IM ketamine, Spravato, and stellate ganglion block.
Every step is built to be clear and manageable.
Your journey begins with a no-cost, confidential phone consultation. This isn’t a sales pitch but a genuine conversation where we explore whether TMS therapy is right for you.
During your consultation, you’ll:
There’s absolutely no charge and no obligation to continue.
TMS therapy is covered by most major insurance plans for qualifying patients. Because it’s FDA-approved for treatment-resistant depression and OCD, many insurers cover it after documenting previous treatment failures.
Our team handles the process:
You’ll also complete a comprehensive evaluation to ensure TMS is appropriate for your specific situation and to customize your treatment protocol.
Before your first full treatment, we’ll perform motor threshold mapping. This quick process determines the optimal stimulation intensity for your brain by finding the minimum power needed to make your thumb twitch when we stimulate your motor cortex. This personalized calibration ensures your treatment is both safe and effective.
TMS treatment is straightforward and comfortable. You’ll sit in a reclined chair while a magnetic coil is positioned against your head. There’s no anesthesia, no sedation, and no recovery time needed.
What to expect during treatment:
Treatment schedule:
Throughout your treatment, our team monitors your progress and adjusts as needed to optimize your results.
Unlike ketamine or Spravato, TMS has no recovery period. You can drive yourself to and from appointments and return to all normal activities immediately after each session.
What makes TMS convenient:
We’ll check in regularly to assess your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your treatment plan.
A multi-center effectiveness trial at NYU Langone directly compared adding rTMS to current medication against two other FDA-approved strategies for treatment-resistant depression, reflecting how seriously researchers treat the question of which augmentation approach actually works best.
Research at NYU Langone has also pushed into more fundamental territory, including an ongoing study on TMS and fear extinction examining how magnetic stimulation influences the brain circuits involved in learning and unlearning fear responses. NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates confirms TMS remains an FDA-approved, non-invasive option for depression available through their broader psychiatric care network.
Key research findings:

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Rather than leaving you to decode plan language, our staff calls your insurance company, files the prior authorization, and gives you a real expected cost before your first appointment.
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We don’t just treat symptoms. We treat people. From your very first phone call, we focus on understanding you as a complete person: mind, body, and spirit.
What this means for you:
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Five-day-a-week treatment only works with hours that cooperate. We’re open 5am to 9pm, seven days a week, keeping the drive from the Energy Corridor manageable.
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Beyond TMS, we offer additional innovative treatments that can complement your care:
Rapid relief for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain
Intramuscular ketamine for those who prefer this method
FDA-approved nasal esketamine for treatment-resistant depression
Targeted treatment for PTSD and anxiety
Our goal is to find the right combination of treatments for your unique situation.
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You’ll spend it reclined with something to read or watch, staff close but not hovering, closer to a quiet break than a medical procedure.
Approach
Success Rate
Side Effects
Treatment Duration
Recovery Time
Insurance Coverage
Targeted brain stimulation
Meaningful response for many treatment-resistant cases
Minimal, localized (mild scalp discomfort)
4-6 week intensive course
Return to activities immediately
Covered by most major insurers
Whole-body medication effects
Lower effectiveness for resistant conditions
Systemic effects (weight gain, fatigue, sexual dysfunction)
Daily medication, often indefinitely
Potential ongoing side effects
Covered but limited long-term effectiveness
Targeted brain stimulation
Whole-body medication effects
70-80% for treatment-resistant cases
Lower effectiveness for resistant conditions
Minimal, localized (mild scalp discomfort)
Systemic effects (weight gain, fatigue, sexual dysfunction)
4-6 week intensive course
Daily medication, often indefinitely
Return to activities immediately
Potential ongoing side effects
Covered by most major insurers
Covered but limited long-term effectiveness

Best TMS Therapy in Timbergrove gives you an FDA-approved path forward, and ongoing work at labs like NYU Langone’s Neuromodulation Lab shows how actively this field continues to evolve.
Call (713) 772-5315 for a free, no-obligation consultation. No pressure, no charge, everything confidential. With hours from 5am to 9pm daily and our clinic just a short drive from Timbergrove, getting started fits easily into a normal week.
Monday-Sunday, 5am-9pm
Free consultation
Insurance assistance
Three Houston locations
FDA-approved treatment
Many patients begin noticing improvements within 2-4 weeks of starting treatment, with continued improvement throughout the full course. Some patients experience earlier benefits, while others may not see significant changes until completing most of their sessions. Unlike medications that can take 6-8 weeks to work, TMS often produces noticeable results within the treatment period.
Yes, TMS is FDA-approved with an excellent safety profile. The most common side effect is mild scalp discomfort or headache during or after treatment, which typically diminishes after the first few sessions. Unlike ECT, TMS requires no anesthesia and causes no memory problems or cognitive side effects. Serious side effects are rare.
Most patients describe TMS as producing a tapping or clicking sensation on the scalp. While noticeable, it’s generally well-tolerated. Any discomfort typically decreases as you become accustomed to treatment, and most patients find sessions quite manageable after the first few visits.
Standard treatment involves approximately 36 sessions over 6-9 weeks (5 sessions per week for 4-6 weeks, followed by a taper period). OCD treatment may require additional sessions. Your specific protocol will be determined based on your condition and response to treatment.
Most major insurance plans cover TMS therapy for qualifying patients with treatment-resistant depression or OCD. Coverage typically requires prior authorization and documentation of previous treatment failures (usually 2+ antidepressant trials). Our team handles the insurance process for you.
Yes, you can drive yourself to and from TMS appointments. Unlike ketamine or Spravato, TMS doesn’t impair your ability to drive, work, or engage in normal activities. You can return to all activities immediately after each session.
In most cases, yes. TMS can be safely combined with most psychiatric medications, and some antidepressants may actually enhance TMS effectiveness. We’ll review your complete medication list during your evaluation to ensure there are no contraindications.
TMS benefits can last months to years after treatment completion. Many patients maintain improvement for 12 months or longer without additional treatment. If symptoms return, TMS can typically be repeated with insurance coverage. Some patients benefit from periodic maintenance sessions.

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