Iris TMS Wellness • Encino, California
If you have searched for TMS therapy in Encino and found that your closest option is unavailable or has a months-long waitlist, Iris TMS Wellness in Woodland Hills is 5 miles west along Ventura Boulevard with no waitlist and same-week appointments available.
Under the direct clinical supervision of Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD, Iris TMS Wellness provides FDA-cleared transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for adults in Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, and the broader San Fernando Valley who have not found lasting relief from antidepressant medications.
Our clinic is at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. We accept Medicare and most major California insurance plans. Free parking is available on site. Benefits verification is free and carries no commitment.
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TMS therapy uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. The treatment targets specific areas of the brain responsible for mood regulation, improving depression symptoms that have not responded to medication.
During each session, an electromagnetic coil is placed against the scalp near the forehead. The coil sends brief magnetic pulses into the left prefrontal cortex, the region most consistently underactive in people with major depressive disorder. These pulses activate brain cells that are functioning below normal levels and help them reconnect with surrounding neural networks.
The procedure is non-invasive. No surgery. No anesthesia. No drugs enter the body. You remain awake and seated throughout each session. Most patients listen to music, read, or rest during treatment.
Each TMS session at Iris TMS Wellness follows a clear, repeatable process:
Dr. Kapustina reviews your medical history, prior treatment responses, and current symptoms before the first session.
On your first visit, the system is calibrated to your individual brain response level. This mapping step takes approximately 20 minutes and is completed once.
The electromagnetic coil is positioned over the left prefrontal cortex. Precise placement is maintained consistently across every session.
Magnetic pulses are sent in short, controlled bursts over 20 to 40 minutes. You will hear clicking sounds and feel a light tapping or tingling sensation on your scalp. No discomfort beyond this is typical.
No recovery period. Encino patients drive 5 miles east on Ventura Blvd back to their regular schedule immediately after each session.
TMS therapy near Encino is designed for adults who meet specific clinical criteria. You may be a strong candidate if:
Treatment-resistant depression is the most common reason Encino residents seek transcranial magnetic stimulation. Approximately 30% of people diagnosed with major depressive disorder do not respond adequately to antidepressant medications. TMS was developed and FDA-cleared specifically for this group.
Who should not receive TMS:
TMS is contraindicated in patients who have non-removable metal implants in or near the head. This includes cochlear implants, vagus nerve stimulators, deep brain stimulators, and intracranial aneurysm clips. Patients with an active seizure disorder or epilepsy are also excluded. Metal implants below the neck, such as hip replacements, do not prevent TMS treatment. Dr. Kapustina reviews each patient’s full medical history during the intake evaluation to confirm eligibility before any session begins.
TMS therapy for depression is backed by more than three decades of clinical research and over 15 years of real-world post-FDA-approval data. Here is what the evidence consistently shows:
50% to 60% of patients with treatment-resistant depression experience a meaningful, clinically significant reduction in symptoms after completing a full TMS course
30% to 35% achieve full remission, meaning depression symptoms fall below the clinically significant threshold
A 2018 study published in Brain Stimulation found that 62% of responders maintained their improvement at 52 weeks without additional treatment
These outcomes are significantly stronger than what most patients see from a third or fourth antidepressant trial, which carries response rates below 20% in treatment-resistant populations.
At Iris TMS Wellness, progress is measured throughout the treatment course using structured symptom rating scales. Dr. Kapustina reviews your response at regular intervals and adjusts the personalized treatment plan based on how you are responding.
Medicare covers TMS therapy. For seniors in Encino, Sherman Oaks, and the eastern San Fernando Valley, this is one of the most underused mental health benefits available today.
Medicare Part B covers TMS when:
In 2026, the Medicare Part B annual deductible is $283. After meeting the deductible, patients pay 20% coinsurance per session. Medicare pays the remaining 80%. Encino patients with Medigap supplemental coverage may owe $0 out of pocket for their full TMS course.
Iris TMS Wellness manages prior authorization and benefits verification before your first session. You receive a written cost estimate showing exactly what is covered before you agree to anything.
Cost without insurance: a full TMS course ranges from approximately $6,000 to $12,000 out of pocket. With Medicare or commercial insurance, most Encino patients pay only their standard copay or coinsurance after the annual deductible is met.
Encino has a well-established senior population. Many older adults in this community have managed depression for years through a combination of medications, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments, and have reached a point where the current approach is no longer working.
Antidepressants that worked earlier in life sometimes lose effectiveness. Others interact with medications taken for cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, or chronic pain. Many seniors are simply unwilling to add another pharmaceutical to an already complex daily regimen.
TMS does not add to that regimen. It is drug-free. It does not interact with existing medications. It carries no systemic side effects. Patients drive themselves to and from every session. There is no sedation and no recovery period.
For Encino seniors who qualify under Medicare, TMS is one of the most accessible specialty mental health treatments available in the San Fernando Valley. The 2026 Medicare cost is 20% coinsurance after the $283 annual deductible, with Medigap supplemental coverage potentially covering the full amount.
Dr. Kapustina has direct clinical experience working with older adults managing treatment-resistant depression and late-life mood disorders. The Iris TMS Wellness team handles Medicare prior authorization and billing directly, so seniors do not need to manage the paperwork process on their own.
Alongside TMS, Iris TMS Wellness offers neurofeedback therapy, a separate and distinct drug-free option for mental health and cognitive wellness.
Neurofeedback uses real-time EEG brain activity monitoring to help patients train their own brainwave patterns. During each session, sensors rest comfortably on the scalp. A monitor displays your brain activity as it happens. Over the course of treatment, patients learn to shift their brainwave patterns toward calmer, more regulated states, without external stimulation and without medication.
Iris TMS Wellness is one of the few practices in the San Fernando Valley offering both standard TMS and neurofeedback under the same clinical supervision. For Encino patients whose presentations involve overlapping conditions, such as depression alongside anxiety or PTSD alongside cognitive difficulties, Dr. Kapustina determines during the evaluation whether TMS, neurofeedback, or a combined approach is the most appropriate path.
Neurofeedback is a cash-pay service at Iris TMS Wellness. It does not require insurance approval or a prior diagnosis.
Every TMS treatment at Iris TMS Wellness is supervised by Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD.
Dr. Kapustina holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. The school honored her as its 2020 Distinguished Alumni of the Year. Before her doctorate, she earned an MBA and served as a Chief Financial Officer for major corporations, giving her an unusual combination of clinical training and operational leadership experience that shapes how Iris TMS Wellness is run.
Her doctoral dissertation, “Conceptualizing Spirituality in Psychotherapy,” was a formal academic contribution to the field of clinical psychology. It reflects a treatment philosophy grounded in the idea that effective care for depression must address the full clinical picture, not only the neurological symptom.
Dr. Kapustina personally conducts intake evaluations, builds personalized treatment plans, and monitors patient progress throughout every TMS course. Encino patients are not handed to rotating staff after the first visit. The same clinician who designs the plan remains involved through the final session.
This level of continuous, named provider involvement is not standard in most TMS practices in the Los Angeles area. At many clinics, the physician signs the treatment order and a technician delivers all sessions. At Iris TMS Wellness, the clinical director stays engaged at every stage.
Encino residents have several options for TMS therapy in the San Fernando Valley. Here is what distinguishes Iris TMS Wellness.
TMS is actually available: Some Encino-listed TMS providers cannot serve local patients at that location. Iris TMS Wellness at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, is 5 miles west along the same Ventura Boulevard. Appointments are available within days, not months.
Named doctoral-level clinical oversight: Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD personally supervises every TMS course. Patients know who directs their care from the first call forward.
Insurance and Medicare verified before you commit: Iris TMS Wellness confirms your coverage, handles prior authorization, and provides a written cost estimate before treatment begins. No surprise billing.
TMS and neurofeedback in the same clinic: Most TMS clinics in the Encino area offer TMS only. Iris TMS Wellness offers both FDA-cleared TMS and neurofeedback within the same practice. For patients whose presentations benefit from both, Dr. Kapustina combines them without requiring separate providers.
Standard and accelerated protocols available: Iris TMS Wellness offers both the standard 6-to-7-week TMS course and, for appropriate patients, an accelerated protocol with more frequent sessions over a shorter period. Protocol selection is based on your clinical profile, not convenience.
Specialty focus: Iris TMS Wellness treats TMS and neurofeedback patients. It does not operate as a general psychiatry practice or a neurosurgery center that offers TMS as one of many procedures. That specialty focus produces more consistent clinical outcomes.
Iris TMS Wellness is at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, approximately 5 miles west of central Encino along Ventura Boulevard.
Driving directions from Encino:
From central Encino, take Ventura Boulevard west. Continue through Tarzana, remaining on Ventura Blvd. The clinic at 20300 Ventura Blvd is in Woodland Hills on the right side after passing through Tarzana. The drive from most Encino neighborhoods takes 12 to 18 minutes under normal daytime traffic conditions.
Alternatively, take the US-101 (Ventura Freeway) west from the Balboa Blvd or Hayvenhurst Ave area. Exit at Topanga Canyon Blvd or De Soto Ave and turn right on Ventura Blvd. Iris TMS Wellness is on Ventura Blvd within 0.5 miles of either exit.
Patients from Sherman Oaks travel through the Tarzana and Woodland Hills corridor along Ventura Blvd. The drive from Sherman Oaks takes approximately 18 to 22 minutes.
Free parking in the building lot. Sessions are 20–40 minutes. Easy to fit a session into a mid-day break or morning routine.
Your first appointment at Iris TMS Wellness is a clinical consultation, not a treatment session. Here is what happens:
You meet with Dr. Kapustina to review your mental health history and current symptoms in detail.
The team discusses your previous treatment experiences: what medications you tried, what dosages, how long you took them, and what results or side effects you experienced.
Dr. Kapustina explains how TMS works, what a full course involves, which protocol is most appropriate for your case, and why TMS may be the right clinical fit for your specific diagnosis.
The insurance team verifies your benefits. You receive a written cost estimate before making any decision.
If TMS is clinically appropriate, you schedule your first treatment session.
There is no pressure and no commitment at the consultation stage. Most Encino patients leave the appointment with clear answers on both clinical eligibility and cost before deciding anything.
You have tried medication. You may have been told your options are limited. That is often not accurate.
TMS therapy at Iris TMS Wellness gives patients in Encino, Sherman Oaks, and Tarzana access to FDA-cleared brain stimulation treatment under the direct clinical care of Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD. Medicare is accepted. Insurance verification is free. The consultation carries no obligation.
If you are ready to find out whether TMS therapy near Encino is right for you, contact Iris TMS Wellness today.