TMS candidacy • Upper East Side • Physician-led
Is TMS Right for ME?
This page is designed to help you understand whether TMS may be worth exploring and what practical and medical factors we review. Final candidacy is determined through a physician-led evaluation. We work with your current physicians and/or psychotherapists. Psychotherapy and medication management are provided separately, if needed, through Brian A. Aslami, M.D., P.C.
A quick self-check
If several items below apply to you, a consultation may be a good next step.
You may be a good candidate to explore TMS if you…
Are an adult experiencing symptoms of depression or OCD that have not fully improved
Have tried treatment before (medication, therapy, or both) and still feel “stuck”
Want an in-office, noninvasive treatment option
Can commit to a consistent schedule (typically multiple visits per week for several weeks)
Prefer a structured course of care with ongoing monitoring
Would like coordination with your psychiatrist, therapist, or primary care clinician (when applicable)
TMS may require extra review or may not be the right fit, if you…
Need urgent/emergency psychiatric care
Cannot attend frequent in-office appointments
Have certain implanted medical devices or ferromagnetic materials near the head (we screen carefully)
Have a history of seizures or specific neurological conditions (we evaluate risk thoughtfully)
Have a history of manic/hypomanic episodes (we screen and monitor closely)
Common reasons people consider TMS
People often explore TMS when depression or OCD symptoms continue despite prior treatment, when medication side effects limit options, or when they want to add a non-medication intervention to an existing plan.
TMS is not positioned as a “last resort.” It is simply one tool among several, and the goal of an evaluation is to determine whether it makes clinical sense for you, now.
What we review for safety and appropriateness
During your evaluation, we review factors that affect safety, comfort, and likelihood of benefit. Examples include:
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We review your symptom pattern, prior treatments, what helped, what didn’t, and what side effects or limitations you’ve experienced.
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We review any seizure history, significant head injury, neurological diagnoses, and other factors that may affect risk
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Certain implanted devices or metal near the head can affect eligibility. We’ll review your history carefully and clarify what applies to you.
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If there is a history of mania/hypomania or concern for bipolar disorder, we take additional care in evaluation and monitoring.
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We review your current medications and relevant substance use because these can affect safety and clinical decision-making.
You don’t have to change clinicians to pursue TMS
Many patients already have a psychiatrist, therapist, or primary care clinician. With your permission, Statera can coordinate with your treating clinician(s) so that TMS fits into your overall plan.
Collaboration (with consent)
Clear documentation during the course
A concise end-of-course summary for your clinician