Depression can feel overwhelming—especially for those who have dedicated their lives to service. At Brainwave Neuro Performance Center, we recognize that the mental health challenges faced by active-duty service members, veterans, and their families often run deep, touching every aspect of daily life. The weight of deployments, trauma, chronic stress, and transition to civilian life can leave lasting emotional effects that traditional treatments don’t always resolve. That’s why we offer TMS Therapy: a safe, medication-free, and evidence-based approach designed to help restore mood, motivation, and emotional balance for those who serve and the families who stand beside them.
Unlike medications or sleep aids, MeRT is a personalized neuromodulation protocol designed to gently stimulate specific regions of the brain using magnetic pulses. By measuring and mapping your unique brainwave function, MeRT aims to help restore natural communication patterns between brain networks that influence sleep quality, circadian rhythm regulation, and mood stability.
Last Updated in February 2026 by Dr. Julie Kim
Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges affecting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Military life brings unique pressures that can weigh heavily on emotional well-being—long deployments, high-stress training, constant readiness, and frequent relocations. For veterans, new challenges often arise when adjusting to civilian life, processing trauma, or coping with chronic pain.
Family members of military personnel also experience emotional strain. The stress of separation, the uncertainties of active duty, or the difficulties of supporting a loved one through depression can all take a toll.
In these situations, depression is more than temporary sadness. It can disrupt sleep, focus, relationships, and overall daily functioning. Those experiencing depression may notice a loss of interest in hobbies, changes in appetite, low motivation, feelings of and worthlessness. Too often, depression goes untreated due to stigma or concerns about privacy—but effective treatment options exist. One of the most promising, medication-free therapies available is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Unlike antidepressant medications, TMS targets the brain directly without causing common side effects like weight gain, or sexual dysfunction. Clinical studies show that TMS can reduce or even eliminate depression symptoms in patients who haven’t found relief through medication or talk therapy.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a safe, FDA-approved treatment for depression that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain responsible for mood regulation. During treatment, a small electromagnetic coil is placed on the scalp while the patient sits comfortably in a chair. The device sends focused magnetic pulses—comparable in strength to MRI magnets—to awaken underactive neural pathways associated with mood and emotional balance.
TMS does not involve anesthesia, surgery, or systemic medication. A typical session lasts about 20–40 minutes and is performed five days a week over several weeks. Most people can return to normal activities immediately after each session.
TMS therapy can be particularly effective for the military community because it meets several important needs:
Depression can affect not only the individual but also their family and social relationships. For many in the military community, finding a treatment that restores motivation and emotional balance greatly improves family life and day-to-day functioning.
At Brainwave Neuro Performance Center, our mission is to help active-duty service members, veterans, and their families reclaim their mental wellness through compassionate, science-based care. Our clinical team specializes in TMS therapy for depression and understands the distinctive emotional and physical challenges faced by those who serve. Many individuals living with depression also experience overlapping conditions such as anxiety, PTSD, or sleep disturbances, which can intensify their symptoms and affect daily functioning. Because TMS targets the areas of the brain responsible for mood regulation, it not only helps alleviate depressive symptoms but can also provide relief for those struggling with the combined effects of these related conditions.
We provide a comfortable treatment environment and guidance through the entire insurance process. As an in-network provider with Tricare West Insurance for those diagnosed with depression, we make accessing TMS therapy as seamless and affordable as possible.
If you or a loved one is struggling with depression related to military service, know that healing is possible. Contact us today to schedule your TMS consultation. Let us help you restore balance, clarity, and hope for a brighter future!
You may still have a lot of questions about whether MeRT or TMS is the right treatment for you, and our New Patient Coordinator is here to help you! She’ll take the time to listen, answer questions, explain costs, and put your mind at ease. She can also assist you in getting scheduled should you decide to move forward with treatment.
Think of it this way: Making one free call can be the first step in freeing yourself from the symptoms of your condition.
