I can still remember the day I sat across from my provider at Ardent Counseling Center, feeling like I was running out of options. I had tried multiple medications over the years. Some helped a little, some didn’t help at all. The side effects were exhausting, and while therapy gave me tools to cope, the depression still felt like it was wrapped around me. I wasn’t hopeless — but I was tired. That’s when my provider mentioned something called NeuroStar TMS.
I hadn’t heard of TMS before. “It’s not a medication,” they explained. “TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the areas of the brain that regulate mood. It’s FDA-approved, safe, and has helped a lot of people with treatment-resistant depression.”
I was intrigued but unsure. Magnetic pulses? But the more I learned — and the more I trusted the team at Ardent — the more I realized I had nothing to lose and everything to gain.
What the Experience Was Like
Starting NeuroStar TMS at Ardent Counseling Center was easier than I expected. No need for anesthesia, no need to stop my current meds, no major lifestyle disruptions. Each session lasted about 20 minutes, and I could drive myself to and from the office — which, by the way, had a calm and welcoming atmosphere that immediately put me at ease.
During treatment, I felt a tapping sensation on my scalp — strange at first, but never painful. I’d sit comfortably in the chair, the technician would walk me through every step, and then I’d head back to my day. No fog, no drowsiness, no feeling “off.”
The Shift I Didn’t Expect
It wasn’t instant, but somewhere around week three, I noticed something: the heaviness was starting to lift. I wasn’t waking up with dread anymore. I laughed out loud — a real, belly-deep laugh — and it caught me by surprise. I started reconnecting with friends. I wanted to cook again. The little things felt possible again.
TMS didn’t erase my depression, but it gave me a real chance to fight it. My brain finally felt like it was working with me instead of against me. And that gave me space to go even deeper in therapy and actually use the tools I’d been learning.
Why I Recommend Neurostar Tms at Ardent Counseling Center
If you’ve been in therapy, tried different medications, and still feel like something’s missing — I see you. I was you. NeuroStar TMS might not be the first thing people mention when talking about depression treatment, but it should be.
Here’s why it made such a difference:
- It’s medication-free – No daily pills, no side effects that made me feel worse
- It’s non-invasive and safe – No surgery, no sedation, and no downtime.
- It works – Especially for those of us who’ve tried everything else.
- It fits into real life – Short sessions, no recovery time, and supportive staff who care.
- It’s available right here – At Ardent Counseling Center, where the team truly partners with you.
Final Thoughts
Finding NeuroStar TMS at Ardent Counseling Center changed everything for me. I didn’t just feel “a little better.” I felt like myself again — something I hadn’t experienced in a long time.
If you’re feeling stuck in your depression and wondering what else is out there, I encourage you to reach out to Ardent. They’ll walk you through the process, answer every question, and most importantly — they’ll listen.
Healing doesn’t look the same for everyone. But for me, it looked like NeuroStar TMS — and it started at Ardent Counseling Center.