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Compare 14 top-rated TMS therapy providers across 5 cities in Alaska. Read patient reviews, check insurance coverage, and find treatment near you.
Sitka, AK
Technology Magstim, CloudTMS, Nexstim
Insurance accepted Cigna, Medicare, Kaiser Permanente + more
"Patients appreciate the reliable Magstim treatments and follow-up care."
Fairbanks, AK
Technology Nexstim
Insurance accepted Cigna, Aetna, Medicare + more
"Patients praise the targeted Nexstim navigation and professional care team."
Wasilla, AK
Technology MagVenture, NeuroStar
Insurance accepted Cigna, BlueCross, Aetna
"Patients praise the precise MagVenture protocols and professional care team."
Sitka, AK
Technology Magstim, CloudTMS, Nexstim
Insurance accepted Cigna, Medicare, Kaiser Permanente + more
"Patients appreciate the reliable Magstim treatments and follow-up care."
Fairbanks, AK
Technology Nexstim
Insurance accepted Cigna, Aetna, Medicare + more
"Patients praise the targeted Nexstim navigation and professional care team."
Wasilla, AK
Technology MagVenture, NeuroStar
Insurance accepted Cigna, BlueCross, Aetna
"Patients praise the precise MagVenture protocols and professional care team."
Wasilla, AK
Technology NeuroStar
Insurance accepted Aetna, Medicaid, Medicare + more
"Patients highlight advanced NeuroStar technology and thorough consultations."
Sitka, AK
Technology CloudTMS
Insurance accepted Kaiser Permanente, BlueCross, Medicaid
"Highly rated for data-driven CloudTMS monitoring and compassionate staff."
Fairbanks, AK
Technology CloudTMS, MagVenture
Insurance accepted BlueCross, Medicare, Tricare
"Known for data-driven CloudTMS monitoring with consistently positive outcomes."
Anchorage, AK
Technology CloudTMS
Insurance accepted Tricare, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare + more
"Highly rated for data-driven CloudTMS monitoring and compassionate staff."
Sitka, AK
Technology NeuroStar, BrainsWay
Insurance accepted Medicaid, BlueCross, Tricare + more
"Recommended for advanced NeuroStar technology and attentive treatment approach."
Juneau, AK
Technology Nexstim
Insurance accepted UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, BlueCross + more
"Patients appreciate the targeted Nexstim navigation and follow-up care."
Juneau, AK
Technology Nexstim, BrainsWay, NeuroStar
Insurance accepted Medicaid, Cigna, Tricare + more
"Recommended for targeted Nexstim navigation and attentive treatment approach."
Wasilla, AK
Technology BrainsWay, NeuroStar
Insurance accepted Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna + more
"Top marks for deep TMS with BrainsWay and welcoming environment."
Sitka, AK
Technology Nexstim, CloudTMS
Insurance accepted Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, BlueCross + more
"Highly rated for targeted Nexstim navigation and compassionate staff."
Anchorage, AK
Technology Magstim
Insurance accepted Aetna, Cigna, Tricare + more
"Recommended for reliable Magstim treatments and attentive treatment approach."
Fairbanks, AK
Technology Magstim, NeuroStar
Insurance accepted Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid + more
"Valued for reliable Magstim treatments and clear communication throughout treatment."
From how TMS works to insurance coverage, costs, and what to expect — here's a comprehensive guide to finding TMS therapy in Alaska.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA/NICE/Health Canada/TGA-cleared treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive regions of the brain linked to depression and other mental health conditions. Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), TMS requires no anaesthesia, no surgery, and causes no memory impairment.
In Alaska, there are 14 verified TMS clinics offering this treatment. A full course typically consists of 20–40 sessions, delivered 5 days a week over 6–8 weeks. Each session lasts approximately 20–40 minutes, and patients typically resume normal activities immediately afterward.
TMS is primarily used for treatment-resistant depression but has expanding clinical applications. In Alaska, clinics offer TMS for:
FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and smoking cessation, with coverage expanding for anxiety and PTSD. Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare typically cover TMS when pre-authorised and when standard medication and psychotherapy have not provided adequate relief.
The three main TMS devices are FDA/NICE/Health Canada/TGA-cleared and available at clinics in Alaska. Each uses a different coil design and stimulation protocol:
The most widely used TMS system. Targets the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) for depression. Standard protocol: 37.5 min sessions, 5x/week for 6 weeks.
Uses an H-shaped coil that penetrates deeper and broader brain regions. Cleared for depression and OCD. May be effective for patients who did not respond to standard rTMS.
Offers both standard and accelerated Theta Burst protocols. TBS can reduce session time to 3–6 minutes with comparable efficacy to standard 37.5-minute sessions.