When a teenager has already tried therapy or medication for depression without real improvement, parents are often left wondering what comes next. Collaborative Counseling TMS, located in Columbia, MD, provides NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS for adolescents ages 15 to 21 who have not found relief through other treatments. The practice is led by Dr. Brett Greenberger, a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, who oversees every case to make sure TMS is provided within the right clinical framework for a young patient.
Collaborative Counseling TMS has served families across the Baltimore Washington corridor from its Columbia location since opening, offering a treatment option that many teens have not been offered elsewhere.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the areas of the brain associated with mood regulation that are underactive in depression. It is not a medication and it does not require anesthesia, sedation, or recovery time. Each session takes place in an outpatient setting, and teens return to school, sports, or normal activities the same day.
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is cleared as an adjunct treatment for Major Depressive Disorder in adolescent patients ages 15 to 21. It is typically considered for teens who have already tried other treatments, including medication or therapy, and have not achieved the improvement they needed.
TMS, or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, is a noninvasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to activate areas of the brain that are underactive in depression. Unlike medication, it does not enter the body, and unlike more intensive procedures, it does not require anesthesia or recovery time. Treatments take place in a comfortable outpatient setting, and after each session, your child can go right back to school, sports, or other activities.
Parents often ask why they should consider TMS. The answer is simple. If your child has already tried other treatments without improvement, TMS may provide the relief they need. Many families describe seeing their teenager regain energy, interest, and joy in daily life after completing a course of TMS therapy.
Learn more about TMS for Teens here.
TMS for a teenager is not a decision to make without psychiatric oversight. Dr. Greenberger’s board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry means he understands how depression presents differently in young people than in adults, and he is positioned to determine whether TMS is appropriate given a teen’s full clinical picture. Every course of treatment at Collaborative Counseling TMS is directed by a physician trained specifically in this population, not administered as a standalone technical procedure.
A first visit begins with a clinical review of your teen’s history, prior treatment, and current symptoms. If TMS is appropriate, a treatment course is scheduled, typically administered five days a week over several weeks. Sessions themselves take about 20 to 30 minutes. Most teens describe the sensation as tapping at the treatment site, and the most common side effect is temporary discomfort near where the device is placed.
Collaborative Counseling TMS is located at 8820 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 201, Columbia, MD 21045, serving families throughout Howard County and the greater Baltimore Washington area, including Ellicott City and Clarksville. Families come to the Columbia location because it offers a level of specialized adolescent TMS care that is not widely available in the region.
Dr. Brett Greenberger is board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He has devoted his career to helping children, teens, and families find effective care. At Collaborative Counseling TMS, he oversees a practice focused exclusively on TMS therapy, while Collaborative Counseling Centers provides comprehensive psychiatric services for those seeking traditional care.
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS is indicated for adolescents ages 15 to 21 as an adjunct treatment for Major Depressive Disorder.
Collaborative Counseling Center, our sister practice, offers evaluations, therapy, and medication management for children, teens, and adults of all ages.
TMS does not involve daily pills and does not cause the systemic side effects associated with medication. It directly stimulates the areas of the brain linked to mood regulation rather than working through the bloodstream.
TMS is only available by prescription and is administered under physician oversight. The most common side effect is temporary pain or discomfort at the treatment site. There is a rare risk of seizure, occurring in fewer than 0.1 percent of patients.
A typical course involves daily sessions, five days a week, over several weeks. Each individual session lasts about 20 to 30 minutes.
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy for adolescents is intended for teens who have not achieved satisfactory improvement from previous depression treatment, such as medication or therapy.
Dr. Brett Greenberger, a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, serves as Medical Director and oversees every TMS case at the practice.
No referral is required. Families can request a free consultation directly by calling (443) 546-1100.
No. TMS sessions take place in an outpatient setting, and teens typically return to school or other activities immediately after each session.
The practice is located in Columbia, MD and serves families throughout Howard County and the greater Baltimore Washington area, including Ellicott City and Clarksville.
If your teenager has tried other treatments for depression without the results you hoped for, a free consultation with Collaborative Counseling TMS in Columbia, MD is the first step. Call (443) 546-1100 to schedule.
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8820 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 201
Columbia, MD 21045
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