” TMS Therapy saved my brain.”
TMS therapy changed the trajectory of my life with depression in school a positive way that I cannot properly convey It on paper.
I have always been prone to anxiety. But depression only set in from time to time, on a temporary basis, and it was always situational. One year ago, this month I had major stomach surgery. My stomach was altered in a serious way. It is well known fact that serotonin is produced in the gut, and I had just had half of my stomach removed. For about five years up until this point, I had also been dealing with some very stress life situations and events. So, between those challenged and my surgery, I found myself in a serious serious state of depression…..
– Mariah J., September 18 2023
“By the time I finished treatment, I could not believe the difference in how I felt. I can say with confidence that I am not depressed”
The providers at the TMS Center at Southeastern Psychiatric Associates really made all the difference in making the commitment to undergo TMS. I’ve struggled with depression for all of my adolescent and adult life, and medication after medication, something always failed. Side effects, lack of response, or something that was working just stops working. It’s frustrating to depend on your well being being contingent upon medications.
I was once again at a breaking point when I started to research new methods of treating depression, and came across TMS. I had actually been a patient of Dr. Warstadt‘s for several years already, and was pleasantly surprised to find out he was a provider for this treatment…
– Mia
"Thank you for everything you all have done for me."
The people at SEPATMS are wonderful. Ashley is great, and she makes everything feel good. She made me feel good! Thank you for everything you all have done for me.
– Judy
"The staff was great, and the environment was very comfortable."
"Although I did not achieve the desired results, I still consider the experience to have been positive. It's a significant time commitment when you think of the number of days and weeks involved. I felt good about myself making that commitment, and the staff was helpful in finding a convenient time for me."
– Mark
"The best analogy is that someone has turned on the lights and everything seems brighter."
"After suffering most of my life with depression and anxiety (started grammar school) I have finally found help. Southeastern Psychiatric Associates offers TMS Therapy. Within a week of treatment I noticed a difference. The best analogy is that someone has turned on the lights and everything seems brighter. And I cope with life obstacles so much better. Years of therapy and different medications didn’t help. TMS has made me a functioning person again. Not only has TMS helped me, the staff at Southeastern Psychiatric Associates are outstanding! They try and work with your schedule. They are so accommodating and supportive. I can’t say enough about the staff. If you’re tired of not getting results from your current therapy then definitely call Southeastern Psychiatric Associates and ask about TMS Therapy. You won’t be disappointed."
– Chris"TMS treatment helped me with life long depression"
"My experience with TMS treatments at Southeastern Psychiatric has been very positive. The Staff is Professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I always felt relaxed. Ashley the TMS Coordinator will help you with the insurance and with the treatment itself.
Dr. Warstadt will check on your progress, answer questions and make sure you are getting the best treatment possible. TMS treatment Helped me with life long depression. If I need treatment in the future I will go back to Southeastern Psychiatric. I am grateful to them and TMS for Helping me with this life long disabling disease and hopeful it will help others in the future. Thank You!"
– John
"I am so glad that I stuck with TMS treatment through to the end"
"Although I was initially skeptical that TMS treatment might be helpful after so many medications had failed me, My neurologist agreed that TMS could be beneficial. I am so glad that I stuck with TMS treatment through to the end. The time commitment was significant but proved to be worth it.
If you are considering TMS treatment, I highly recommend SEPATMS. The staff really cares, and the TMS technicians are very kind and friendly. They really helped the treatment time fly by. "
– Melanie
"I have finally struck the perfect balance to keep my mood overall positive and stable"
"I found TMS to be very effective in helping to lighten my mood and improve my overall response to events that would normally trigger a negative mood. a very negative mood that could last for weeks. In conjunction with antidepressants, which have not been effective on their own, I feel like as though I have finally struck the perfect balance to keep my mood overall positive and stable."
– Erika
"TMS has greatly improved my mood"
"My experience at the TMS center has been wonderful. Ashley has done an amazing job of making me feel comfortable and safe. TMS has greatly improved my mood and I am very thankful for Dr. Warstadt
and Ashley for helping me through the process. "
– Dianne
"Everyone truly cares"
"You were always flexible, especially when I needed to cancel a few appts and reschedule. Also, everyone was always so kind and seemed to truly care about their jobs and their patients."
– Michael
"There has been improvement"
"Ashley is amazing! No matter what time of day it is she is so optimistic, kind, cheerful and sincere. She has made the past several weeks memorable. She treats patients with the utmost respect and accommodates us very well when putting together schedules and such. I do feel that there has been improvement on my end and appreciate your time and efforts. We might have to discuss a potential second round. Thank you for having me and helping me."
– Richard
"Clinicians care about us as individuals"
"Thank you SEPTMS for your kindness and empathy. It means a lot to know the clinicians care about us as individuals. And you’re very good at that. "
– Cynthia
"Smile on my face even on hard days"
"Ashley, Thank you for being so awesome and putting a smile on my face even on hard days!"
– Kate
"Kept me going even when I was feeling down"
"My experience was great thanks to Ashley who made me comfortable. Her pleasant personality and positive attitude kept me going even when I was feeling down."
– Greg
"Thank you so much for everything"
"Thank you so much for everything – especially for keeping my spirits up during treatment."
– Mitch
"I am so thankful for this treatment and all the people here"
"I had a good experience overall. Ashley made each day enjoyable. She always made me smile and/or laugh. Ashley was also a very good listener when I needed to talk. I am so thankful for this treatment and all the people here."
–Lori
"Colors look brighter and activities are coming back naturally"
"I am so grateful for TMS treatment. When I started I was in a deep depression, crying most days with little hope. After about 4 weeks I started noticing improvement which continued to develop over the 36 treatments. Today I am happy, hopeful and enjoying the simple things like playing with my kids, eating healthy, engaging in work and important relationships. Colors look brighter and activities are coming back naturally. I am also very grateful to have had Ashley help me along the journey, she has been a caring and supportive part of my treatment."
–Meghan
"I highly recommend TMS treatment as an alternative or like in my case in addition to medication"
"I was very nervous about undergoing this treatment. The staff made me feel very comfortable and were very reassuring throughout. Every session got easier. The machine is annoying and uncomfortable but much better then side effects that accompany most meds. Overall I feel, as well as my wife that this has helped immensely with my symptoms. I highly recommend TMS treatment as an alternative or like in my case in addition to medication."
–Brian
"TMS has helped with my depression when it seemed like nothing was working"
"My experience is 100% positive!!
I tried my best to not have expectations one way or the other. I am surprised at how much TMS has helped with my depression when it seemed like nothing was working! The heaviness and sometimes hopeless feeling I had has lifted. I am so glad I did this treatment. I feel more positive & lighter each time I walk out the door from treatment. I must sing praises for Ashley. Having someone who is so compassionate, open and easy going while being extremely professional. I feel this played a major role in my being open to treatment and responding so well to it. She is amazing! I feel like I wouldn’t be where I am without her.
I highly recommend the TMS Center!"
–Teresa
"It really gave me the motivation I needed to better myself and keep moving forward"
"I had a great experience with TMS. It lifted my depression and gave me hope for the future. Thanks to TMS I am now able to go back to school and have my life back. It really gave me the motivation I needed to better myself and keep moving forward. The staff at SEPA are amazing. They are so caring and supportive and really helped me get through hard days on this difficult journey to treating my depression. I can’t thank them enough!"
–James
"Who knew sitting in a chair while getting magnetic pulses to my brain could be so fun"
"Ashley, I can’t thank you enough- who knew sitting in a chair while getting magnetic pulses to my brain could be so fun?? You played a huge role with me getting relief from a long bout of heaviness weighing my spirits down. You are such a kind, sweet soul whose compassion knows no bounds!"
–Amy