According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, with an estimated 350 million people suffering from this serious disorder. For many patients, medication is not the answer to their debilitating depression and mood disorder symptoms. For 40-60% of these patients, medications fail to offer any relief for their daily symptoms.
Our compassionate team is led by Dr. Greg Thorkelson, a leading expert on the clinical application of TMS therapy in Pittsburgh. Dr. Thorkelson completed advanced training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at both Duke and Harvard Medical Schools. He directly manages TMS patients in collaboration with the rest of our psychiatry team.
An Advanced Treatment Option
Depression impacts 17.3 million adults in the US, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. TMS is a revolutionary treatment in Pittsburgh that safely and effectively alleviates symptoms of depression, facilitating a profound improvement in patients’ mental health, resulting in a significantly greater quality of life.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be time-consuming, creating significant distress on the individual facing it as well as their family and friends. TMS is the only non-invasive, FDA-cleared technology treating OCD effectively without adverse or long-lasting side effects.
Our Nexus team is dedicated to walking with you every step of the way. From helping you navigate your insurance coverage, to developing a treatment plan that works for you. Using innovative TMS technology in Pittsburgh to help you to achieve relief of your symptoms, we’re ready to help you get back to living your life to the fullest.
TMS is a Cutting edge Depression Treatment
Greg Thorkelson, MD, a board- certified child/adolescent and adult psychiatrist, completed advanced training in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with both Duke and Harvard Medical Schools. He has had dozens of presentations and publications to his credit and he collaborates with providers in Japan and Germany to advance the field of TMS.
Additionally, Dr. Thorkelson holds the prestigious European TMS Certification and was awarded a Visiting Fellowship in Electroconvulsive Therapy at The University of Pittsburgh where he continues to teach as an Assistant Clinical Professor. He is the Medical Director of The Nexus Group, the leading innovative, integrative psychiatry clinic in Western Pennsylvania that focuses on the interface between physical and mental health.
About Us
A highly qualified patient advocate will meet with you to discuss TMS therapy option, review your insurance coverage and/or out of pocket cost, and treatment package
Our top psychiatrist will meet with you soon after to provide a thorough evaluation for TMS eligibility and discuss all clinical aspects of TMS therapy
TMS is covered by most insurances. Some insurances require prior authorization before the treatment starts. Our trained patient advocates will prepare and submit all prior authorization documents and inform you of our progress as we move along.
Our top psychiatrist and certified TMS therapy clinicians will personalize your treatment plan based on your individual medical, mental and physical health needs. We will work with you regularly throughout the treatment towards your goals.
This safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment form gently stimulates nerve cells in the area of the brain responsible for mood regulation to achieve remission of depression and mood disorders. You can listen to music of your choice, choose aromatherapy, enjoy snacks/drinks while receiving treatment. You can finish each session by relaxing in our massage chairs.
During the 6-9 weeks of treatment in Pittsburgh, your assigned TMS therapy clinician and Dr. Thorkelson will track your progress and symptoms. We will update your provider regularly regarding your progress throughout the TMS treatment. Your provider can participate in your treatment process at the level that they feel comfortable with and you will return to their care upon the completion of your TMS therapy to continue other treatment modalities if you wish.
We also have options for self-pay if you are interested in off-label treatments or if we are not in network with your insurance carriers.
