Plus by APN - Boulder Deep TMS, Psychiatry, and Mental Health IOP
Boulder, CO
"Top marks for flexible scheduling options and welcoming environment."
Compare 14 top-rated TMS therapy providers across 7 cities in Colorado. Read patient reviews, check insurance coverage, and find treatment near you.
Boulder, CO
"Top marks for flexible scheduling options and welcoming environment."
Boulder, CO
Centennial, CO
"Top marks for flexible scheduling options and welcoming environment."
Boulder, CO
"Top marks for flexible scheduling options and welcoming environment."
Boulder, CO
Centennial, CO
"Top marks for flexible scheduling options and welcoming environment."
Colorado Springs, CO
"Highly rated for short wait times and compassionate staff."
Boulder, CO
"Patients highlight comfortable treatment environment and thorough consultations."
Centennial, CO
"Patients highlight comfortable treatment environment and thorough consultations."
Greeley, CO
"Known for friendly and knowledgeable staff with consistently positive outcomes."
Colorado Springs, CO
"Known for friendly and knowledgeable staff with consistently positive outcomes."
Denver, CO
"Recommended for thorough initial evaluations and attentive treatment approach."
Colorado Springs, CO
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Lakewood, CO
Pueblo, CO
From how TMS works to insurance coverage, costs, and what to expect - here's a comprehensive guide to finding TMS therapy in Colorado.
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 Colorado, 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 Colorado, 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 Colorado. 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.
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