Iris TMS Wellness • Woodland Hills, California
Three antidepressants. No lasting relief. That is the reality for millions of people living with depression in Southern California.
If medications have not worked for you, TMS therapy in Woodland Hills may be the treatment you have been waiting for. At Iris TMS Wellness, Dr. Elena Kapustina, PsyD leads a focused, clinical approach to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) an FDA-cleared, drug-free option for depression, anxiety, and treatment-resistant conditions.
We are located at 20300 Ventura Blvd, Suite 275, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans.
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TMS therapy uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. The goal is to improve mood and reduce depression symptoms that have not responded to medication.
During each session, a small electromagnetic coil is placed against your scalp near the forehead. The coil sends magnetic pulses into a specific region of the brain responsible for mood regulation. These pulses activate brain cells in an area that is often underactive in people with depression.
The procedure is non-invasive. You remain awake and seated throughout. Most patients read, listen to music, or simply rest during treatment.
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 their 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 is one of the most under-utilized benefits available to seniors in Woodland Hills and surrounding Southern California communities.
Medicare Part B covers TMS when:
At Iris TMS Wellness, we handle the prior authorization process 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 insurance coverage, your out-of-pocket cost is often significantly lower, sometimes as little as your standard copay or deductible.
For seniors in Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Calabasas, and the surrounding San Fernando Valley, treatment-resistant depression is a serious and often 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 have concerns about memory or cognitive function with older treatments like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
TMS therapy is different. It is outpatient, non-sedating, and does not carry the systemic side effects of medication. Patients drive themselves to and from each session. There is no recovery period.
Medicare recognition of TMS as a covered treatment reflects decades of research. For seniors who qualify, it is one of the most accessible specialty mental health treatments available today.
Dr. Kapustina has specific 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.
Alongside TMS, Iris TMS Wellness offers neurofeedback therapy – a separate but complementary non-invasive treatment for mental health.
Neurofeedback uses real-time EEG brain activity monitoring to help patients train their own brainwaves. 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 brainwave 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 and brings clinical depth to every patient relationship. Her philosophy 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 them.
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 with patients who have questions about whether TMS is appropriate for their situation.
This level of direct provider involvement is rare in TMS clinics in Southern California. At most practices, a patient may never speak directly with the overseeing physician. At Iris TMS Wellness, Dr. Kapustina is present and engaged throughout your care.
This level of direct provider involvement is rare in TMS clinics in Southern California. At most practices, a patient may never speak directly with the overseeing physician. At Iris TMS Wellness, Dr. Kapustina is present and engaged throughout your care.
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.
We are situated in the heart of Woodland Hills along Ventura Boulevard, easily accessible from the 101 Freeway. Patients travel to us from Tarzana (3 miles east), West Hills (3 miles west), Calabasas (4 miles west), Canoga Park (4 miles north), and Encino (5 miles east).
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 medication. You have been patient. You deserve a different answer.
TMS therapy at Iris TMS Wellness gives patients in Woodland Hills 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.