What Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)?
What Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)?
When depression won’t lift—no matter how hard you’ve tried—it’s easy to feel like nothing will ever change. At Honey Lake Clinic, we see that struggle every day, and we want you to know: there is hope. For many adults Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) offers a gentle, non-invasive path forward—one that helps restore peace, clarity, and connection.
TMS uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood and emotional regulation. For many, this non-invasive treatment brings renewed hope—especially when other options haven’t worked.
It’s one part of the faith-centered, evidence-based care that has led 98% of our patients who complete their program to report meaningful progress in their mental health journey.
If you’re living with treatment-resistant depression, TMS at Honey Lake Clinic may be the turning point you’ve been praying for.
Call today—a compassionate team member is ready to answer your questions and walk you through what healing could look like.
How Does Transcranial Magnetic
Stimulation Therapy Work?
How Does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy Work?
At Honey Lake Clinic, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) isn’t just a standalone service—it’s a key part of our integrative approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit. If you’re joining us for a residential treatment stay, TMS is thoughtfully incorporated into your personalized care plan when appropriate, offering another layer of support for depression and mood regulation.
We use the NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy system, the first FDA-cleared TMS device for depression in both adults and adolescents 15 and up. The therapy is administered by our licensed medical professionals using a handheld device that rests gently against the scalp, delivering short bursts of magnetic energy to areas of the brain involved in mood control. These targeted pulses help “wake up” underactive neural pathways, giving your brain the nudge it needs to begin functioning in healthier, more balanced ways. Most patients describe the experience as a series of light tapping sensations—non-invasive, painless, and surprisingly calming.
What to Expect During TMS Treatment
at Honey Lake Clinic
What to Expect During TMS Treatment at Honey Lake Clinic
- Daily sessions: Administered five days a week as part of your comprehensive 30-day program
- Quick and quiet: Each session lasts just 20–30 minutes and requires no medication, anesthesia, or downtime
- Safe and evidence-based: FDA-approved and backed by years of clinical success in treating depression
- Comfortable setting: Sessions take place in peaceful spaces on our lakeside campus, often before or after therapy or wellness treatments
What we see—and what patients tell us—is remarkable. In just a few sessions, the fog of depression often starts to lift. Energy slowly returns. For some, it’s the first time in years they’ve felt a sense of lightness or clarity. TMS doesn’t interrupt your other treatments—it enhances them. You’re still attending therapy, engaging in Bible-informed counseling, and participating in our wellness programs… but now, your brain is more responsive and ready for change.
Many people begin to feel a noticeable difference within two to three weeks, and for some, relief lasts for months or even years. In some cases, we recommend maintenance sessions post-discharge as part of your Aftercare Plan to support long-term healing.
I was skeptical at first. I’d been on five medications, tried therapy for years, and still felt stuck. After a few weeks of TMS, I finally started to feel like myself again—like I could breathe.”
I was skeptical at first. I’d been on five medications, tried therapy for years, and still felt stuck. After a few weeks of TMS, I finally started to feel like myself again—like I could breathe.”
—Former Adult Patient, Honey Lake Clinic
TMS for Adults with Depression
and Mood Disorders
TMS for Adults with Depression and Mood Disorders
At Honey Lake Clinic, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is one of several evidence-based treatments we may recommend after a thorough medical and psychiatric evaluation. It’s not for everyone—but when it’s the right fit, TMS can be life-changing.
Our board-certified psychiatrists and licensed medical team carefully assess each adult patient’s symptoms, treatment history, and current challenges before recommending TMS as part of a comprehensive care plan. For many adults struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or bipolar disorder, TMS opens the door to progress when other approaches have stalled.
TMS is especially helpful for adults who:
- Have tried multiple medications with limited success
- Struggle with side effects from antidepressants
- Feel too overwhelmed or numb to participate meaningfully in therapy
- Want to explore non-drug-based or complementary treatment options
At Honey Lake, TMS is never offered in isolation. It works alongside therapy—including our Bible-informed talk therapy sessions—to promote long-term healing. By stimulating underactive areas of the brain, TMS can lift the fog of depression and help patients re-engage with the spiritual, emotional, and therapeutic work needed for true transformation.
Many patients report that after a few weeks of TMS, they’re finally able to focus on their therapy, feel motivated again, and even begin to reduce their reliance on medication under our team’s supervision. It’s not just symptom relief—it’s the beginning of real, lasting change.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but
be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
—Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Why Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
at Honey Lake Clinic?
Why Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at Honey Lake Clinic?
For those who feel like they’ve tried everything—every medication, every therapy, every attempt to “snap out of it”—TMS can offer a turning point. But it’s not just the technology that makes the difference. It’s where and how it’s delivered.
At Honey Lake Clinic, TMS is part of a deeply personalized, faith-integrated treatment plan—offered in a peaceful, resort-style setting where clinical excellence meets spiritual renewal. Under the guidance of our experienced psychiatrists and licensed staff, TMS becomes more than just a medical procedure. It becomes part of a healing process that reaches every part of who you are.
Our TMS program is led by renowned psychiatrist Dr. Tim Jennings and supported by a licensed medical team with deep experience in treating resistant depression. Combined with our Bible-informed care model and peaceful campus setting, this isn’t just a place to get better—it’s a place to be renewed.
What Makes TMS at Honey Lake Different
What Makes TMS at Honey Lake Different
Effective
Often works even when
other treatments haven’t
Effective
Often works even when other treatments haven’t
Safe
FDA-approved with
few side effects
Safe
FDA-approved with few side effects
Gentle
Non-invasive and requires
no medication or hospitalization
Gentle
Non-invasive and requires no medication or hospitalization
Long-lasting
Relief that can extend well
beyond your time in treatment
Long-lasting
Relief that can extend well beyond your time in treatment
Whole-person focused
Paired with therapy, wellness
care, and spiritual support
Whole-person focused
Paired with therapy, wellness care, and spiritual support
Many of our patients tell us TMS helped them reconnect with themselves, their
families, and with God in ways they never thought possible. The emotional fog
began to lift. The heaviness started to break. They could finally begin to heal.
Many of our patients tell us TMS helped them reconnect with themselves, their families, and with God in ways they never thought possible. The emotional fog began to lift. The heaviness started to break. They could finally begin to heal.
You’re not out of options. You’re just
one call away from hope.
You’re not out of options. You’re just one call away from hope.
Call now to learn more about transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy at Honey Lake Clinic—
or to speak with someone who understands what you’re going through.
Call now to learn more about transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy at Honey Lake Clinic—or to speak with someone who understands what you’re going through.
Scientifically Validated Healing in a Faith-Based Environment
At Honey Lake Clinic, we believe true healing happens when the mind, body, and spirit are nurtured together. Our integrated approach is both scientifically validated and deeply rooted in Christian faith.
Honey Lake Clinic’s Proven Results:
98%
Feel better now than when admitted
98%
Of patients would recommend Honey Lake Clinic
95%
Reported reduced anxiety
93%
Experienced decreased depression
