TMS Therapy in Warrenville, IL

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Break Free From Depression

Conventions TMS offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to treating depression and other mental health conditions.

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TMS Is a Safe & Effective Treatment

Discover hope and healing with clinically proven TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

During a treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to an MRI machine, will be used to stimulate the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses are known to have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.

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Conditions We Treat

At Conventions TMS in Warrenville, IL, we utilize next-generation TMS technology to provide some of the most advanced and effective brain stimulation treatments available today. Our cutting-edge approach is designed to deliver better outcomes for individuals seeking relief from depression and other mood-related conditions.

Depression

TMS Therapy is one of the most advanced, non-invasive treatment options available for individuals struggling with depression.

Adolescent Depression

TMS Therapy offers a safe, non-invasive treatment option for adolescents ages 15+ struggling with depression, helping improve mood and daily functioning.

Anxiety

TMS Therapy can help relieve anxiety by activating specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation, leading to a noticeable reduction in symptoms.

OCD

TMS Therapy can reduce symptoms of OCD by targeting the brain circuits linked to intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

TMS is covered by most major insurance companies

The Conventions TMS Difference

What is Conventions TMS?

Conventions TMS at Conventions Psychiatry & Counseling has partnered with Apollo and Neurostar. Together, we offer safe and effective TMS therapy in Warrenville, IL, and surrounding areas.

During a treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, will deliver electromagnetic pulses. These pulses will stimulate the nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses are known have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.

How It Works

Your TMS Treatment Journey, Step by step

TMS therapy is a non-invasive, outpatient treatment that uses magnetic stimulation to target areas of the brain associated with depression and other conditions.

Before Treatment

- Relax in a comfortable chair
- Magnetic coil placed on head
- No anesthesia or sedation
- Used for MDD, OCD, and adolescent depression.

During Treatment

- Targeted magnetic stimulation
- Clicking sound and light tapping
- 18.5 minute sessions
- 5 days / week for 4-6 weeks

After Treatment

- No downtime
- Drive yourself home
- No memory or alertness effects
- FDA-determined treatment schedule

PET Scan Comparing Brain Activity in a Depressed Patient vs. a Non-Depressed Patient

NEUROPLASTICITY

Reignite Brain Activity with TMS Therapy

In individuals with depression, brain cell activity often slows down. TMS Therapy uses high-frequency pulses to stimulate these areas, helping to alleviate depressive symptoms. Brain imaging shows increased connectivity between brain cells after treatment—a sign of neuroplasticity, the brain’s natural ability to heal and form new pathways.

Committed to Excellence

your dedicated TMS Coordinator and Treater!

Meet Rhonda

I moved from Las Vegas to Illinois four years ago. My husband has lived here for 45 years, and we enjoy spending time with our children, grandchildren, and exploring nature together.

Before joining the TMS field, I worked as an office manager at a busy Neurology office in Las Vegas for 10 years. I’ve been a TMS coordinator for 6 years and have treated nearly 300 patients. TMS has been the most rewarding part of my career I’m passionate about helping patients reconnect with the joys of life. I strive to make each patient feel safe, supported, and understood.

Feel free to stop by the office to learn more, take a tour, or just say hello. My hours are 9am–5pm Monday–Friday, and I’ll do my best to accommodate our patients’ schedules.

Over 6 years of experience as a TMS coordinator with nearly 300 patients treated
Previously worked 10 years as an office manager at a neurology office in Las Vegas
Passionate about patient care, especially helping those with MDD or OCD feel safe and supported
Recently relocated from Las Vegas to Illinois and enjoys spending time with grandchildren and hiking nearby trails

Meet Dr. Sandeep Gaonkar, MD

Dr. Sandeep Gaonkar is a board-certified psychiatrist who completed his medical degree in India. He is certified in ECT and TMS and has served in leadership and consulting roles at several Illinois mental health centers. He is also involved in clinical trials. In 2003, he founded Conventions Psychiatry & Counseling, where he serves as CEO, specializing in psychiatry with experience across all age groups. In his free time, he enjoys tennis and spending time with loved ones.

Testimonials by Our Clients

I have suffered from depression for over 25 years & I have failed remission with counseling and many less than desired medications. I was referred to Conventions for TMS therapy for therapy resistant depression. After day 1, I felt different in an amazing way! Less negative thoughts, more rational, less anxiety, more hope, crazy improvements in sleep, motivation, energy…. I’ve lived life with the sensation of something being wrapped tightly around my upper torso, strangling the life out of me. After a couple of days, that sensation was nearly gone!! The staff is great and Rhonda is AMAZING!!! She is loving, caring, encouraging, and supportive in every single way!!! I am a nurse and she worked around MY schedule every day!! It’s difficult to do daily therapy, but she made it as easy as she could! Rhonda, thank you for loving me, providing awesome flexibility, and helping me feel more like me again!!

I was treated by Rhonda using TMS. She was a very kind and caring person. You can tell she genuinely cares about her patients. I thought her presence was just as therapeutic as the actual treatment.

Rhonda is so amazing! She did an amazing job helping me progress through TMS treatment. My results were great. Would highly recommend Rhonda to others.

Rhonda truly cares about the wellbeing of her patients. She has a way to put you at ease while you go through these treatments. Always there to listen and fully support you. Very committed to her job and patients.

Provider always talks and offers tips and ideas on ‘issues’. It seems like she is a therapist as well – Rhonda I mean. Is totally nonjudgemental.

TMS treatment has been a lifesaver for me with regard to my need for help with my depression. Rhonda is an excellent treatment provider and also a great listener, although not a counselor or LCSW. Thank you Conventions and Dr. G for offering this treatment. My life has expanded.

TMS took a very depressed slightly anxious individual & brought me out of the dark & into the light. My old personality is back, I am joking, laughing & enjoying life again. Instead of crying all the time not feeling good about myself. Thank you TMS, Dr. Gaonkar, Rhonda & staff. I can’t thank all of you enough!

Your Questions Answered

FAQs About TMS Therapy

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an alternative to medication.

How long is a TMS Treatment?

Each TMS treatment takes about 18.5 minutes over a course of about 6 weeks

Is TMS Therapy a good alternative for patients who cannot tolerate the side effects of antidepressant medications?

TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort —generally mild to moderate—occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.

How does TMS work?

TMS works by delivering magnetic pulses to specific parts of the brain that correspond to mood. These pulses are able to create an anti-depressant effect that is similar to those of medications, without the side effects!

Is TMS covered by my insurance?

A vast majority of commercial and Medicare plans have recognized the effectiveness of treating depression with TMS Therapy and now cover TMS as part of their plans.

Is TMS Therapy like other alternative therapies that use magnets to treat some illnesses?

No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for a therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of an MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. Those products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells. The activation and stimulation of brain cells is a key part of why TMS is so effective.

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