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  • Traditional Therapies

    Psychotherapy

    Our therapists offer a variety of options to treat a wide range of mental health issues.

    Medication Management

    One of the core traditional tools to treat mental illness, we provide a tailored treatment plan to meet your individual needs.

    Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

    IOPs are ideal for patients who require more support than traditional psychotherapy but don’t require hospitalization.

    Addiction Recovery

    Addiction is more than a physical dependence. We’ll find the right treatment plan tailored to your addiction and individual needs.

  • Breakthrough Treatments

    TMS Therapy

    Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a new  and exciting treatment for depression. It works by stimulating nerve cells in the brain to help restore normal function.

    Spravato / Ketamine

    Ketamine therapy is another major advancement in psychiatry. It works differently from traditional antidepressants, often yielding results more quickly than traditional therapies.

    Stellate Ganglion Blocks

    A new procedure utilizing an injection to target the main nerve responsible for the “fight or flight” syndrome. This prevents the panic spiral that occurs during PTSD for patients.

    Psilocybin Therapy

    Oregon has created a pathway for the  legal use in psilocybin in psychiatry.  As soon as a formal plan is created by the state, we will offer this to patients. Psilocybin has the potential to become a powerful tool in treating mood and trauma disorders, and this will likely be an important addition to our treatment options.

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How Does it Work?

A safe and painless procedure

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses a targeted pulsed magnetic field, similar to what is used in an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine. While the patient is awake and alert, NorthStar TMS Therapy stimulates areas of the brain that are underactive in depression.

Here’s what you can expect from a typical TMS session:

Before Treatment

  • You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair
  • A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head

During Treatment

  • NorthStar delivers focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain
  • You’ll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head

After Treatment

  • You can resume normal activities immediately
  • Because there are no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions

NorthStar provides a safe treatment for depression

In-office treatment with NorthStar TMS Therapy takes 20-40 minutes and is administered 5 days a week for approximately 4-6 weeks.

Treatment with NorthStar TMS is easy:

  • Therapy sessions are conducted in your doctor’s office
  • You can return to normal activities right away
  • You are awake during treatment
  • There are no negative effects on memory or sleep
  • It’s covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare
  • With more than one million treatments performed, this novel treatment approach to achieving remission is bringing new hope to people every day

 

TMS therapy may not be right for everyone. Fill out our questionnaire to find out how this proven depression treatment can help and whether TMS is right for you or your loved one.

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