Iris TMS Wellness • Tarzana, California
Medications help many people. For others, they do not. If you have tried two or more antidepressants without lasting improvement, TMS therapy in Tarzana may be the next step worth taking.
At Iris TMS Wellness, Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD, provides transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an FDA-cleared, drug-free treatment for depression, anxiety, and treatment-resistant conditions. Our clinic is located at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, less than 10 minutes from Tarzana.
We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. Benefits verification is free and carries no obligation.
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TMS therapy uses magnetic fields to stimulate specific nerve cells in the brain. The goal is to reduce depression symptoms that have not responded to medication.
A small electromagnetic coil is placed against the scalp near the forehead. The coil delivers magnetic pulses into the left prefrontal cortex, the region most associated with mood regulation. This area is often underactive in people with depression. The pulses work to activate it.
The procedure is non-invasive. No sedation is used. You remain awake and seated throughout each session.
A standard TMS session at Iris TMS Wellness follows this process:
Dr. Kapustina reviews your medical history, previous treatment responses, and current symptoms.
The system is adjusted to your individual brain response level. This happens on your first session and takes about 20 minutes.
The electromagnetic coil is positioned precisely over the left prefrontal cortex, the region most associated with mood regulation.
Magnetic pulses are delivered in short bursts over 20 to 40 minutes. You will feel a light tapping sensation on your scalp.
No sedation. No recovery time. Most patients return to their regular day immediately after.
TMS therapy in Woodland Hills is most effective for people who meet specific clinical criteria. You may be a strong candidate if:
Treatment-resistant depression is the most common reason patients seek TMS near me in the Woodland Hills area. Research shows that roughly 30% of people with depression do not respond adequately to antidepressant medications. TMS was designed precisely for this population.
TMS therapy has a strong and growing evidence base. Here is what clinical research and patient outcomes show:
Approximately 50 to 60% of patients with treatment-resistant depression experience a meaningful reduction in symptoms after a full TMS course
Around 30 to 35% of patients achieve full remission, meaning symptoms are no longer clinically significant
Benefits often persist for six months to a year or longer after treatment ends
These numbers are significantly stronger than what most patients see from a third or fourth antidepressant trial.
At Iris TMS Wellness, progress is monitored throughout your treatment course using structured symptom rating scales. Dr. Kapustina reviews your response regularly and adjusts the personalized treatment plan as needed.
Medicare covers TMS therapy for major depressive disorder. This benefit is available to qualifying seniors in Tarzana, Woodland Hills, and surrounding Southern California communities, and it is widely underused.
Medicare Part B covers TMS when:
At Iris TMS Wellness, we handle prior authorization on your behalf. Our team verifies your benefits before your first session so you know exactly what to expect financially before any treatment begins.
Cost without insurance: A full TMS course can range from $6,000 to $12,000 out of pocket. With Medicare or commercial insurance coverage, your out-of-pocket cost is often significantly lower, sometimes as little as your standard copay or deductible.
For seniors in Tarzana, Reseda, Encino, and the broader San Fernando Valley, treatment-resistant depression is a serious and frequently under-addressed problem.
Many seniors have lived with depression for years. They cycle through medications that lose effectiveness, cause difficult side effects, or interact with other prescriptions. Some carry concerns about memory and cognitive function from older treatments like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
TMS therapy is different. It is outpatient, non-sedating, and free of the systemic side effects that come with long-term medication use. Patients drive themselves to and from each session. There is no recovery period.
Medicare recognition of TMS reflects decades of clinical research. For seniors who qualify, it is one of the most accessible specialty mental health treatments available today in Southern California.
Dr. Kapustina has direct experience working with older adults navigating depression and treatment resistance. If you or a family member is exploring options, we are glad to walk you through the insurance verification process and answer every question before you commit to anything.
There are TMS providers within reach of Tarzana. Most bundle TMS with ketamine or offer rotating clinical staff without consistent provider access. Iris TMS Wellness takes a different approach.
Here is what sets us apart:
Single-focus specialty clinic: Iris TMS Wellness treats TMS and neurofeedback only. No broad behavioral health roster. No addiction treatment programs. That focus means every part of your care, from intake to final session, is built around TMS.
Direct access to a doctoral-level provider: Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD personally supervises every treatment course. At most clinics, patients complete their entire course without speaking directly to the overseeing clinician. That does not happen here.
Insurance-first approach: We verify your coverage before you agree to anything. No surprise billing. No pressure.
No ketamine required: Some area clinics treat depression primarily through ketamine or combined ketamine-TMS programs. TMS at Iris TMS Wellness is a standalone, FDA-cleared treatment for major depressive disorder. It does not require any accompanying infusion.
Alongside TMS, Iris TMS Wellness offers neurofeedback therapy, a non-invasive treatment that complements TMS for specific conditions.
Neurofeedback uses real-time EEG brain activity monitoring to help patients train their own brainwave patterns. During a session, sensors are placed on the scalp. A computer displays your brain activity as it happens. Over time, patients learn to shift their patterns toward healthier, more balanced states.
It is a cash-pay service at our clinic and does not require a prior diagnosis or prescription.
Every TMS treatment at Iris TMS Wellness is supervised by Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD.
Dr. Kapustina holds a Doctorate in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her clinical approach centers on the idea that effective mental health care must be both scientifically grounded and deeply personal. She believes patients should understand what is happening in their own brain and why a chosen treatment is the right fit for their specific situation.
Dr. Kapustina oversees the full care arc at Iris TMS Wellness: intake, treatment planning, progress monitoring, and post-treatment coordination. She is available to speak directly with patients who have questions about whether TMS is appropriate for their situation.
This level of provider involvement is rare in TMS clinics across the San Fernando Valley. At Iris TMS Wellness, Dr. Kapustina is present and engaged from your first consultation through your final session.
There are multiple TMS providers in the San Fernando Valley. Here is what sets Iris TMS Wellness apart:
Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD personally supervises every treatment course. You are not treated by rotating staff without access to a qualified clinician.
We verify your coverage before you agree to anything. No surprise billing.
This is a TMS and neurofeedback clinic. We do not treat everything. That focus means greater precision in your care.
The Woodland Hills office is designed to feel professional and settled — not clinical in the cold sense, but calm and clear. Patients often tell us the environment itself is part of the healing.
Our clinic is located at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, approximately 3 miles west of central Tarzana.
The most direct route is west on Ventura Boulevard. The drive typically takes under 10 minutes without traffic. Free parking is available in the building lot.
Patients travel to us from Tarzana, Reseda, Encino, Woodland Hills, and throughout the western San Fernando Valley. Sessions run 20 to 40 minutes, making it straightforward to fit a session into a morning schedule or mid-day break.
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 consultation, not a treatment session. Here is what happens:
You meet with Dr. Kapustina to review your mental health history and current symptoms.
We discuss your previous treatment experiences — what worked, what did not, and why.
We explain how TMS works and what a full course would involve.
We run your insurance benefits so you know exactly what is covered before making any decision.
If TMS is appropriate for your situation, we schedule your first treatment session.
There is no pressure and no commitment required at this stage. The consultation is designed to answer your questions and give you a clear picture before you decide.
You have tried the medications. You have been patient. You deserve a different answer.
TMS therapy at Iris TMS Wellness gives patients near Tarzana access to FDA-cleared brain stimulation treatment under the direct 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 is right for you, contact us today.