Stella Mental Health near Santa Monica, California provides interventional psychiatric care for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD/PTSI, and other treatment-resistant mental health conditions. Using evidence-based treatments and advanced psychiatric protocols, Stella’s Advanced Practice Providers integrate effective, innovative treatments within a medically guided model of care. Treatment options include Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray, ketamine-assisted infusion therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), pharmacology medication management, or the dual sympathetic reset (DSR) of advanced stellate ganglion blocks (SGB). Trusted by patients and backed by clinical research, Stella Santa Monica delivers one of the most comprehensive sets of mental health treatment options available under one roof. Stella’s experts help patients clearly understand their symptoms, determine the most effective treatment pathway, and pursue an approach with the highest likelihood of meaningful improvement, symptom relief, and long-term stability.
You will find 4 TMS clinic addresses for Beverly Hills on this page. Three are on Wilshire Boulevard, from the stretch near Fairfax and La Cienega out to the blocks west of Rodeo Drive, and one is on South La Cienega Boulevard near the Burton Way medical offices. Patients come from West Hollywood, Century City, Westwood, Culver City, Santa Monica and Hancock Park.
Some clinics offer faster ways to deliver TMS. Theta-burst wraps up in a few minutes instead of the usual 20 to 40. Accelerated plans may fit several short sessions into one day, which can shorten the overall course. Not every patient or insurance plan qualifies. Your provider explains which option suits your history and what your plan will pay for.
Clinics usually ask you to fill out a short questionnaire, such as the PHQ-9, before treatment and every week or so during it. The scores show how your mood is changing, even when daily shifts feel small. Insurers often want these numbers too. Many people notice changes in sleep or energy before they notice a lift in mood.
With a visit nearly every weekday for a month and a half, the drive matters. Wilshire and La Cienega back up at rush hour, and traffic from the I-405 and I-10 adds time. Most medical buildings here have paid or validated garage parking, so ask the clinic. Metro buses run along Wilshire. People with shifting work hours often book midday or early sessions.
Along Wilshire Boulevard, intake visits commonly touch on Depression, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar. Of these, the FDA clearance is for depression, especially cases where prescriptions have not worked. Only an evaluation with the provider settles whether TMS is a good match.
Some may. Medicare, Medi-Cal plans and commercial carriers like Blue Shield of California or Anthem Blue Cross sometimes approve TMS if their standards are met. Participation differs by office, so ask the billing team to look up your plan before booking.
Theta-burst is a newer way of giving TMS pulses in short, rapid bursts. Each one takes just a few minutes, compared with up to 40 for standard TMS. It targets the same brain area and has a similar side effect profile.
Yes. TMS needs no sedation, and you are alert from start to finish. Most people drive back to work or home right after. If you feel a headache, a short rest in the waiting room can help before you get on the road.
Some people notice small changes after two or three weeks, while others need most of the course. Your weekly mood scores help you and the provider see trends. Keep going with the planned sessions unless your provider suggests a change.
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