5 FDA Approvals
BrainsWay dTMS™ is an interventional therapy unlike any other, as it is safe, effective, and fully FDA-approved for a range of treatments. The FDA has cleared BrainsWay for Treatment-Resistant Depression, OCD, Anxious Depression, Smoking Cessation, and Theta-Burst for Treatment-Resistant Depression. BrainsWay is also the only TMS device that is FDA-approved to treat late-life depression in adults 68-86 years old.
OUR APPROACH
DECIDEDLY DIFFERENT
Pasadena Neuropsychiatry has completed over 20,000 TMS treatments over the last seven years.
We approach each patient as another physician involved in their healthcare. Psychiatry is a medical specialty, just as cardiology and internal medicine are. As such, psychiatric diagnoses—from common ones like depression and anxiety disorders to those less prevalent like schizophrenia—require the same degree of attention as “medical” illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes do in diagnostic formulation and establishment of a treatment plan. After all, the brain is an organ, just as the heart and lungs are. There should be no shame associated with treating the brain, just as there isn’t with treating any other organ.
We care about the whole person. We treat marginalized people; we invest in our patients for the long term—not just for 34 treatments.
Dr. Sepah has been honored as a champion of social justice and an expert on postpartum psychosis
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Our Clinic
WELCOME
At Pasadena Neuropsychiatry, we believe psychiatry is as necessary for good health as any other medical specialty, an idea we have stood by continuously throughout our 5 years of business. It should not be categorized as an optional ‘add-on’ coverage and should be accessible to all who need it as was the intention of the federal mental health parity law of 2008. In addition to access, integration of care is another key component of our practice. With coordination of care with other treatment team members, such as primary care physicians and specialists, we strive to integrate psychiatry into a patient’s overall healthcare, with the goal of having a “continuum of care” as opposed to silos of care.
AN ACADEMIC HUB
OUR COMMITMENT
As part of our commitment to integrated healthcare and advancing psychiatry as a medical practice, Pasadena Neuropsychiatry is now a learning facility. Third-year family medicine residents from PIH Downey Hospital will spend their four-week psychiatry/substance abuse clerkships at Pasadena Neuropsychiatry. They will have hands-on experience working with patients and expanding their knowledge of psychiatric conditions and effective treatments. We are confident that each resident in our program will have the opportunity to grow in their experience while providing excellent care to our patients.
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REDUCE THE STIGMA
It is important to reclaim ‘psychiatry’ and normalize it in the context of misused terms, from ‘mental illness’ to ‘behavioral health,’ with the latter suggesting volitional control over symptoms and diagnoses. The official name of the specialty, as certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, is “Psychiatry,” a medical specialty, right there along with pediatrics and family medicine.
GOING BEYOND MEDICATIONS
While medications do have their place in psychiatry, they are not always the best treatment for certain people. Our interventional therapies, including BrainsWay dTMS™, are proven effective in treating conditions such as OCD and MMD. These FDA-approved TMS Pasadena interventions are noninvasive and often work when other treatment options fail, providing relief and addressing suicidal ideation.
EMPOWER PATIENTS
This isn’t ‘my treatment plan.’ This is our treatment plan. The brain is indeed connected to the other organ systems in the body. The more patients understand about their health–from the role of genetics in disease risk to the mechanism of pharmacology with a given medication and the effectiveness of TMS Pasadena treatments, the stronger the partnership can become between a physician and a patient.
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Depression and OCD treatment has come a long way.
While medication is life-changing for many people, it’s not the only option. Today, evidence-based interventional psychiatric treatments like TMS and Spravato are helping many patients find relief—especially when traditional approaches haven’t been enough.
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While TMS is a commitment, many patients are able to fit sessions into their daily routines without putting life on hold.
Your mental health is worth the time and care it takes to feel better. Call us at 626-765-6704 to see how TMS may fit into your schedule. 🩶
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Thinking about Spravato treatment costs?
Costs vary based on insurance coverage, prior authorization, and your individual benefits.
Book a consultation with us to see if this treatment is right for you. 🧠🩶
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We’re so happy to have our CFO, Dary, back from vacation! We missed you and are excited to have you back with the team. 🩶
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Mental illness is often misunderstood in high-profile criminal cases.
Watch all three “Courtoom Insider” interviews with Nate Eaton at the link in bio. Thank you, Nate, for the opportunity to discuss these important topics on your channel.
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Thinking about TMS treatment?
TMS therapy may be covered by insurance with prior authorization, but coverage varies by plan.
We also offer self-pay options for patients without insurance coverage.
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Calling all Pasadena and Altadena high school students 📣
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local leaders and learn practical ways to support mental health in your schools and communities. Hosted by Active Minds 🧠
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PHQ-9 scores can be a powerful way to track real change over time.
In this case, one patient experienced a significant improvement in depressive symptoms following a course of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), without any changes to their medication regimen.
While every patient’s journey is unique, this reflects the potential of TMS as a non-invasive, medication-free treatment option for individuals struggling with depression.
If you or someone you know is exploring alternative treatments for depression, reach out to learn more about whether TMS may be appropriate.
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