Doctor Bota is a board-certified psychiatrist and a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. As a psychiatrist, he has a broad background in diagnosing and treating mental illness and major depressive disorder. His career has spanned both academic and private psychiatry practices. In his most recent position, he served as the director of the Medical Psychiatry Unit at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Bota has published over 60 articles and book chapters and has given over 100 presentations at national and international psychiatry conferences. In his pursuit of advanced, novel psychiatric treatments, Dr. Bota has studied transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) at Harvard University and at the University of South Carolina. He started and led the first TMS program at UC Irvine and is now proud to lead BrainHealth Solutions in Costa Mesa.
Transformative Mental Health & TMS Therapy in Orange County At Resiliency Mind + Body Medicine, we specialize in innovative, science-backed treatments for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. With convenient locations in Newport Beach and San Juan Capistrano, our clinics offer Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), SPRAVATO® (esketamine), integrative psychiatry, and personalized medication management—all under the care of experienced, board-certified providers. Resiliency Mind+Body Medicine is an integrative mental health clinic dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle practices to help heal the mind and the body. Our clinic is physician-owned, meaning our practice focuses on the patient by providing the best treatment options for you and your health. The best part? We are in-network with most major insurances. At Resiliency, mental health care is built around hope, healing, and progress. We strive to make every visit feel supportive, empowering, and grounded in a place where patients feel truly cared for. Our treatments don’t just focus on your symptoms—they find and treat the root of the problem so you can build resiliency and live a functional life. We utilize innovative technology and evidence-based treatments to help our patients thrive.
Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry is a Full Suite Mental Health clinic. We offer Therapy, Medication Management, and TMS Treatment. We believe that timely psychiatric appointments are critical to best patient care. Therefore, we strive to schedule appointments within 3-14 days. We currently have 3 Licensed Psychiatrists, 6 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, PAs, and 6 Therapists on staff waiting to serve your patients. We strongly believe that money should not be a barrier to accessing mental health care, so we take most insurances, except for Medicaid. Lastly, we are committed to raising the bar in psychiatric care services by always providing excellent customer service from the first point of contact.
Our Los Angeles clinics provide a non-invasive, evidence-based approach for residents seeking relief from major depressive disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Unlike traditional clinical settings, we offer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in a medically supervised, comfortable environment. As an FDA-approved treatment, TMS is designed for adults who have not found relief through standard oral antidepressants or who prefer a non-medication alternative. This allows patients from Downtown LA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and surrounding communities to access brain stimulation treatment without hospitalization or systemic side effects.
Clinical teams in Los Angeles focus on achieving symptom relief by stimulating targeted brain regions associated with mood regulation. While traditional antidepressants can take weeks or months to work, TMS often begins to improve depressive symptoms within the first 2-4 weeks of treatment. Our facilities are strategically located throughout the Los Angeles metro area to be easily accessible for those living and working in this diverse and dynamic city. During your initial consultation, we provide a detailed overview of how magnetic stimulation technology targets specific neural circuits to restore healthy mood function.
Our Los Angeles clinics adhere to rigorous clinical protocols and standards established by the FDA and psychiatric associations. Each treatment session is overseen by qualified TMS technicians and psychiatric professionals who monitor your progress and adjust treatment parameters as needed. TMS is well-tolerated, and most patients experience only mild scalp discomfort during treatment sessions.
Clinical teams in Los Angeles offer treatment from convenient locations in Downtown LA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and surrounding accessible neighborhoods. Because TMS sessions are outpatient procedures, we design appointment schedules to fit into professional and family routines, allowing you to maintain your daily activities while receiving treatment.
Yes, our certified Los Angeles clinics serve as specialized hubs for residents across the metro area, offering access to TMS technology in convenient locations in Downtown LA, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and surrounding communities. All our locations maintain the same clinical standards and have equal access to technology and expertise.
Our LA clinics are experienced in treating a diverse patient population with varied mental health needs across the greater Los Angeles area.
We provide TMS treatment for:
Our psychiatrists will conduct a comprehensive evaluation during your consultation to identify which TMS treatment protocol best matches your clinical presentation and personal health goals.
The cost varies based on your individualized treatment plan and number of sessions required. Most major California insurance providers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna, cover TMS for depression. Our staff will help you verify coverage and explore patient assistance programs to make treatment accessible.
TMS is non-invasive and requires no anesthesia, unlike treatments such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). It does not involve implantation of devices like deep brain stimulation (DBS). TMS uses magnetic pulses delivered through a coil placed on the scalp to stimulate specific brain regions. Treatment sessions are brief, allowing patients to return to normal activities immediately afterward. TMS has a favorable side effect profile compared to other brain stimulation modalities.
This is a decision made collaboratively with your treatment team. Some patients continue their current medications while undergoing TMS, while others may be able to reduce or discontinue medications as TMS takes effect. Your psychiatrist will discuss the best approach for your individual situation. Never stop taking psychiatric medications without medical supervision.
Many patients begin to notice improvements in mood and energy within 2-4 weeks of starting treatment. However, the timeline varies from person to person. Some patients experience earlier relief, while others may need additional weeks to see significant improvements. Your clinical team will monitor your progress closely and adjust treatment parameters if needed.
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