ADHD
Your focus, working with you instead of against you.
ADHD makes it hard to focus, stay organized, finish what you start and hold back impulses. It isn’t about effort. It’s how the brain works, and it can get in the way of work, school and relationships.
What it can feel like
Everyone’s experience is different. These are some of the things people tell us.
- Hard to stay with a task
- Seeming not to listen when someone speaks to you
- Hard to stay seated when you’re expected to
- Hard to enjoy quiet, relaxing activities
- Blurting out answers before the question is finished
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What treatment looks like
Short sessions while you’re awake and comfortable. No anesthesia, no medication, and you drive yourself home.
In their own words
Paying for it
Questions people ask
How does TMS help ADHD?
TMS stimulates underactive areas of the brain linked to attention and focus. This can improve concentration, ease hyperactivity and support clearer thinking.
Can TMS help me stop taking ADHD medication?
Some patients are able to lower or stop their medication after treatment. Please make any changes with your prescribing provider, and don’t adjust medication during TMS.
Will insurance cover it?
Insurance doesn’t cover TMS for ADHD. If you also have major depression, your plan may cover treatment for the depression; we’ll confirm what’s covered and what you’d pay before you start. We offer payment plans. Financing may also be available through CareCredit, subject to credit approval and the lender’s terms.
Is TMS safe?
TMS has been studied extensively and used in clinics for nearly 20 years, and it’s generally well tolerated. Scalp discomfort and headache can occur, and seizures are rare. Before you start, we do a thorough intake, go over the risks with you and check whether it’s suitable for you.
What are the side effects?
The most common are scalp discomfort where the coil sits and a mild headache, usually in the first sessions. Some people have none. Seizures are rare. Your clinician will go over the risks with you before you start.
What does a session look like?
Most sessions take up to about 30 minutes, including setup. We place a small tracker on your face and a coil on your head, and you’ll feel light tapping that people often compare to a woodpecker. You can get back to your day right after.
When will I start to feel better?
Everyone is different. Some people feel better right away, and others after a few weeks. Your technician will walk you through what’s normal along the way.
ADHD makes it hard to focus, stay organized, finish what you start and hold back impulses. It isn’t about effort. It’s how the brain works, and it can get in the way of work, school and relationships.
TMS offers a drug-free option. It stimulates the brain areas involved in attention and self-control, to help with focus, calm and impulse control.
TMS for ADHD is self-pay. If you also have major depression, your plan may cover treatment for the depression, and we’ll check what’s covered before anything is booked.
Focus
- Hard to stay with a task
- Seeming not to listen when someone speaks to you
Restlessness and impulses
- Hard to stay seated when you’re expected to
- Hard to enjoy quiet, relaxing activities
- Blurting out answers before the question is finished
How we treat adhd
Waking up attention
TMS stimulates underactive areas of the brain linked to attention and focus.
Better self-control
It helps regulate dopamine and other brain chemicals, which supports impulse control and emotional balance.
Stronger planning
TMS can improve working memory, decision-making and planning, which ADHD often makes harder.
Why people choose TMS here
- Better focus and follow-through
- Less restlessness and fidgeting
- Better impulse control
- Stronger memory, planning and decision-making
- No stimulant side effects like dependency, poor sleep or appetite loss
Treatment plans
Standard TMS
36 sessions, once a day, Monday to Friday. About 30 minutes a day for 6 weeks, then 3 weeks of tapering for the last 6 sessions. Self-pay for ADHD. If you also have major depression, your plan may cover depression treatment; we’ll confirm what’s covered before you start.
Paying for treatment
Self-pay; depression treatment may be covered
Insurance doesn’t cover TMS for ADHD. If you also have major depression, your plan may cover treatment for the depression when you meet its criteria. We’ll ask your insurer exactly what’s covered and what you’d pay before anything is booked, and anything not covered is self-pay. A benefits check isn’t a guarantee of payment, and we’ll tell you before you start about anything your plan may not cover, such as imaging or a brain map.
We offer payment plans. Financing may also be available through CareCredit, subject to credit approval and the lender’s terms.
The numbers
- 6 in 100 American adults have ADHD, and about half were diagnosed only as adults. (CDC, 2023 national survey)
- 1 in 3 of them aren’t getting any treatment for it. (CDC, 2023 national survey)
- Our patients see better concentration and impulse control, and some are able to lower or stop their medication.
Dr. Liker explains: How Does TMS Work (Scientifically)?