Psychiatrists in
San Antonio.

Verified #1 in San Antonio

Dr. Maria Lee, MD

Board-Certified Psychiatrist

Dr. Maria Lee, MD is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist at San Antonio TMS Center in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy for Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression. Maria is dedicated to providing patients in the Bexar County with access to advanced, FDA-cleared brain stimulation treatments that offer a proven alternative when traditional medications fall short. After earning a medical degree from Stanford Medicine, Maria pursued specialized training in psychiatry with a focus on interventional and neuromodulation techniques. This academic background, combined with extensive clinical rotations in treatment-resistant cases, built the foundation for a career dedicated to advancing brain stimulation therapy. Dr. Maria Lee, MD brings 20+ years of psychiatric practice to San Antonio TMS Center, with a significant portion of that career focused specifically on brain stimulation therapies. This depth of experience means patients benefit from a clinician who has navigated every common scenario in TMS treatment — from optimizing coil placement to managing treatment-resistant cases that require creative protocol adjustments. For Maria, the practice of interventional psychiatry is fundamentally about restoring hope. Many patients arrive at San Antonio TMS Center after years of unsuccessful medication trials, and Maria is committed to offering them a scientifically validated path forward through personalized TMS protocols grounded in the latest clinical evidence. Maria's clinical focus at San Antonio TMS Center includes specialized expertise in Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression. Managing the depressive phase of bipolar disorder with TMS requires careful clinical expertise. Unlike antidepressants, which carry a risk of triggering manic episodes, TMS provides targeted mood improvement without systemic pharmacological effects. This makes it particularly valuable for bipolar patients who need relief from depression but cannot tolerate traditional antidepressant medications. TMS therapy for anxiety targets specific prefrontal cortex regions involved in emotional regulation and threat processing. By modulating activity in these circuits, TMS can help reduce excessive worry, physical tension, and the hypervigilance that characterizes anxiety disorders. Emerging research supports both standard and accelerated TMS protocols for generalized anxiety, with many patients experiencing relief that complements or replaces medication-based approaches. At San Antonio TMS Center, Maria works with BrainsWay — an FDA-cleared TMS system. This technology delivers precise magnetic stimulation to targeted brain regions with proven clinical efficacy. Maria stays current with evolving treatment protocols, including standard repetitive TMS, theta burst stimulation, and accelerated treatment schedules where appropriate. What patients consistently note about Maria is the combination of clinical expertise and personal attention. From the initial consultation through the final maintenance session, Maria ensures each patient understands their treatment plan, knows what to expect, and feels supported throughout their recovery journey at San Antonio TMS Center. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Maria Lee, MD at San Antonio TMS Center, contact the clinic directly. Maria welcomes patients from throughout San Antonio, Texas, and the surrounding communities who are ready to explore whether TMS therapy may be the right next step in their mental health treatment journey.

Verified #2 in San Antonio

Dr. Sarah Taylor, MD

Board-Certified Psychiatrist

Dr. Sarah Taylor, MD is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist at San Antonio Mental Health & TMS in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy for Chronic Pain, Tinnitus, PTSD. Sarah is dedicated to providing patients in the Bexar County with access to advanced, FDA-cleared brain stimulation treatments that offer a proven alternative when traditional medications fall short. Sarah's journey in psychiatry began at Harvard Medical School, where training in both the science and art of mental health care shaped a distinctive clinical perspective. The program's emphasis on translational neuroscience — bridging laboratory research with bedside care — continues to influence how Sarah approaches TMS treatment today. Over a career spanning more than 21 years, Dr. Sarah Taylor, MD has developed deep expertise in the nuances of neuromodulation therapy. At San Antonio Mental Health & TMS, this experience manifests in meticulous attention to treatment parameters, an ability to set realistic expectations with patients, and the clinical skill to achieve consistently strong outcomes even in complex, treatment-resistant presentations. Sarah takes a precision-medicine approach to TMS therapy, recognizing that the brain's response to magnetic stimulation varies significantly from person to person. By combining thorough diagnostic assessment with careful protocol selection, patients receive targeted treatment designed for their specific condition and neuroanatomy. Sarah's clinical focus at San Antonio Mental Health & TMS includes specialized expertise in Chronic Pain, Tinnitus, PTSD. TMS for chronic pain conditions targets the motor cortex and pain-processing regions of the brain. By modulating these neural pathways, TMS can reduce the perceived intensity of chronic pain and break the pain-depression cycle that often compounds suffering. Research has shown particular promise for fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and migraine prevention. TMS for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder works by rebalancing the hyperactive threat-detection circuits in the brain. Stimulation of the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex has shown promise in reducing intrusive memories, emotional numbness, and hyperarousal symptoms. For patients whose trauma symptoms have not responded to therapy or medication alone, TMS offers a targeted neurobiological intervention. At San Antonio Mental Health & TMS, Sarah works with MagVenture, CloudTMS, BrainsWay — giving patients access to multiple FDA-cleared TMS platforms. This multi-device capability allows for protocol selection tailored to each patient's specific diagnosis and treatment targets. Sarah stays current with evolving treatment protocols, including standard repetitive TMS, theta burst stimulation, and accelerated treatment schedules where appropriate. Sarah is known among patients at San Antonio Mental Health & TMS for taking the time to thoroughly explain the TMS process, set realistic expectations, and create an environment where patients feel comfortable and informed. This approach to patient communication contributes to higher treatment completion rates and better clinical outcomes. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Sarah Taylor, MD at San Antonio Mental Health & TMS, contact the clinic directly. Sarah welcomes patients from throughout San Antonio, Texas, and the surrounding communities who are ready to explore whether TMS therapy may be the right next step in their mental health treatment journey.