Clinical depression or major depressive disorder (MDD) is different from just being sad, upset or having “the blues.”  A patient is diagnosed with MDD if, for over two weeks at least, he/she experiences symptoms severe enough to impair normal functioning and the ability to engage in regular activities in daily life, including the loss of interest and pleasure in activities that were previously gratifying. The condition can even lead to self-harm and suicide.

Antidepressants in combination with psychotherapy is the common method of treatment for MDD. However, antidepressants may come with side effects such as insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction. 

“I triumphed over depression.” — Jessica Lunetta, Ventura, CA

Ventura’s trusted hometown clinic pioneered in offering the 3-minute miracle that’s Theta-burst Stimulation or TBS, the first and the only one to make the new life-changing treatment available in all of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

Today, we are happy say that TBS is FDA Approved.

TMS, proven effective in the treatment of major depression, is now FDA Approved* for the adjunct treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

OCD is a condition that is characterized by intrusive, recurrent, and unwanted thoughts or impulses that cause severe anxiety, distress, and functional impairment. Compulsions are then repetitive actions driven by the obsessions in an effort to neutralize the anxieties. 

Majority of people suffering from OCD are aware that their obsessions are irrational, yet they feel helpless. Plus, there is also the tendency in OCD to develop depression, worsening the suffering and complicating treatment. A disabling disorder that makes its sufferers feel ashamed, OCD can affect personal, professional, and social life if left untreated.

Psychotherapy and medications are the two main options for treating OCD. Yet, some OCD patients experience limited results from these and need more therapeutic options. A drug-free, non-invasive, out-patient procedure with no systemic side effects, TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific regions in the brain known to be particularly affected by OCD.

*Please note that FDA approval may not necessarily mean your insurance plan will cover TMS for OCD. For more information please call or message us! 

Getting treatment for mental health issues is a team effort. By working with your doctor, you can take control to find the approach that is most appropriate for your needs.

It’s an honor and a privilege to have you in our care.

Welcome home to the TMS Center of Ventura.

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Pioneer in TMS. Caring. Compassionate. Responsible. Pleasant. Supportive. A good listener.

Dr. Lee Mendiola, Ventura’s trusted hometown psychiatrist, introduced TMS for his patients and believed in it so much he worked hard with insurance companies to make this miracle treatment, a medical and technological breakthrough, accessible to those whose quality of life can be redeemed by it.

Dr. Mendiola completed his Advanced Fellowship in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at Duke University Medical Center and has treated more than 200 TMS patients.