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TMS Process

ARPCC offers NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy as a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment option for individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, and OCD. 

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(229) 244-2030
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(229) 387 8878
Step 1

Contact us for your free screening to see if TMS is right for you:

Fill out our contact form or call (229) 244-2030 to schedule an appointment. We will gather basic demographic information and ask screening questions to ensure you don’t have any contraindications and that the TMS is appropriate for your condition.

Step 2

Gathering data:

We will send you electronic intake forms to gather the data insurance companies require to cover TMS, such as documentation of past medications and therapy. We need your written consent to get your psychiatrist, therapist, and pharmacy records. You can ask your providers for this (and sign the needed consent forms) to expedite the process.

Step 3

Pre-treatment consult:

In this session, we will document your symptoms, functioning, psychiatric, medical, and social history and answer any questions you have about TMS.

Step 4

Mapping and initial TMS session:

During this session, we will determine the personalized settings for your TMS, including the best placement for the magnetic coil and the appropriate power level for the magnetic pulsing. This usually takes about 30 minutes. Once you have been successfully mapped, then we will proceed with the first treatment session. For most patients, this takes about 19 minutes. During treatment, you can relax in the chair and watch TV or listen to music or audiobooks. After the procedure, you can immediately return to your daily activities, including driving.

Step 5

TMS sessions:

TMS is traditionally done for 36 sessions, each lasting about 20 minutes on average, Monday-Friday for six weeks, then a taper over three weeks. We assess your symptoms and adjust the treatment as needed during the process.

Step 6

After-care:

With your permission, we will send a letter to your provider documenting your response to TMS. As depression is often a recurrent illness, we ask you to monitor yourself for symptoms. If you start seeing the depression returning, insurance will often cover another course of TMS. Please get in touch with us to start the process again.

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Patient Forms

We've provided forms below that you'll need to complete before your first appointment. It will take you about 45 minutes to complete these forms.

All Forms

All Patient Forms for the New Patient-Adult

If you're a new patient then these are the only forms you need to download and complete.

All Patient Forms for the New Patient- Child

If you're a new patient then these are the only forms you need to download and complete

All Patient Forms for the New Patient- Counseling

If you're a new patient for counseling then the only forms you need to download and complete

Individual Forms

Controlled Substance Policy

If provider prescribes a controlled substance medication as part of a treatment plan

Authorization to receive Protected Health Information

With this form you give us authorization to receive health information from another facility or provider so we can provide you the best of care

Authorization to Release Protected Health Information

​With this form you give us authorization to release your protected health information to another facility or provider.

Consent for communication

This is another release of information form. This form is used to release information to family members and friends that may be involved in the care of the patient.

Informed Consent for Telemental Health services

If Telemental health services are needed.

General Information about AR Psychiatric and Counseling Center

​This form outlines general information about ARPCC to include clinic hours, types of appointments, our policy on late or missed appointments, insurance and payments, record keeping and more.

Notice of Privacy Practices

This form describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.

Social Media Policy

This document outlines our office policy related to the use of social media.

Update Medical History - Adult

This form updates medical and psychiatric issues during follow up appointment of adults

Update Medical history - Child

This form updates medical and psychiatric issues during follow up appointment of children and adolescents