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Compare 10 top-rated TMS therapy providers across 5 cities in Virginia. Read patient reviews, check insurance coverage, and find treatment near you.
Richmond, VA
Technology NeuroStar
Insurance accepted Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, Medicare + more
"Recommended for advanced NeuroStar technology and attentive treatment approach."
Virginia Beach, VA
Technology Magstim, NeuroStar, Nexstim
Insurance accepted UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, Kaiser Permanente + more
"Recommended for reliable Magstim treatments and attentive treatment approach."
Newport News, VA
Technology NeuroStar, BrainsWay
Insurance accepted Tricare, Medicare, Aetna
"Patients highlight advanced NeuroStar technology and thorough consultations."
Richmond, VA
Technology NeuroStar
Insurance accepted Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, Medicare + more
"Recommended for advanced NeuroStar technology and attentive treatment approach."
Virginia Beach, VA
Technology Magstim, NeuroStar, Nexstim
Insurance accepted UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, Kaiser Permanente + more
"Recommended for reliable Magstim treatments and attentive treatment approach."
Newport News, VA
Technology NeuroStar, BrainsWay
Insurance accepted Tricare, Medicare, Aetna
"Patients highlight advanced NeuroStar technology and thorough consultations."
Norfolk, VA
Technology Nexstim
Insurance accepted Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna + more
"Top marks for targeted Nexstim navigation and welcoming environment."
Newport News, VA
Technology Nexstim
Insurance accepted Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Medicaid
"Highly rated for targeted Nexstim navigation and compassionate staff."
Virginia Beach, VA
Technology Nexstim
Insurance accepted Medicare, Tricare, Cigna + more
"Recommended for targeted Nexstim navigation and attentive treatment approach."
Newport News, VA
Technology CloudTMS, Nexstim, MagVenture
Insurance accepted UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Tricare + more
"Patients appreciate the data-driven CloudTMS monitoring and follow-up care."
Virginia Beach, VA
Technology NeuroStar, Magstim
Insurance accepted Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare + more
"Highly rated for advanced NeuroStar technology and compassionate staff."
Chesapeake, VA
Technology BrainsWay, CloudTMS
Insurance accepted Kaiser Permanente, Tricare, Medicaid + more
"Recommended for deep TMS with BrainsWay and attentive treatment approach."
Richmond, VA
Technology Magstim, MagVenture, CloudTMS
Insurance accepted UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Tricare + more
"Patients appreciate the reliable Magstim treatments and follow-up care."
From how TMS works to insurance coverage, costs, and what to expect — here's a comprehensive guide to finding TMS therapy in Virginia.
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 Virginia, there are 10 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 Virginia, 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 Virginia. 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.