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TMS Therapy for OCD in Colorado Springs
NeuroStar TMS is FDA-cleared for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — offering a non-pharmacological treatment option for patients who have not achieved adequate relief from medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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OCD & TMS
Targeting the cortical-striatal circuit — the neurological driver of OCD.
OCD is driven by hyperactivity in the cortical-striatal-thalamic-cortical (CSTC) circuits — a neural loop connecting the prefrontal cortex, striatum, and thalamus. In patients with OCD, this circuit becomes caught in a repetitive activation pattern that drives compulsive behavior and intrusive thoughts. TMS targets components of this circuit to interrupt the dysfunctional loop. The FDA cleared TMS for OCD in 2018 based on clinical evidence demonstrating significant reductions in obsession and compulsion severity.
FDA Clearance — 2018TMS received FDA clearance for OCD in 2018, making it one of only three approved treatments for OCD alongside medication and CBT. Call us to confirm current OCD protocol availability.
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Interrupts the cortical-striatal loopBy modulating CSTC circuit activity, TMS reduces the neural basis for obsessional thought and compulsive behavioral urges over the course of treatment.
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Appropriate for treatment-resistant OCDIndicated for patients who have tried at least one SSRI or SNRI without adequate improvement. Frequently used alongside continued pharmacotherapy and CBT/ERP.
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No sedation, no systemic effectsSame outpatient format as depression TMS — 20–37 minute sessions, no anesthesia, fully compatible with work and daily activities.
FDACleared for OCD in 2018 — one of only three approved OCD treatmentsFDA Clearance Record
CSTCCircuit-targeted treatment — cortical-striatal-thalamic-cortical loopMechanism
OCD TMS — Key Facts
FDA-cleared for OCD since 2018
For patients who've tried ≥1 medication without success
Compatible with continued CBT/ERP therapy
Same outpatient format as depression TMS
Insurance coverage varies — we verify yours
Call to confirm protocol availability
FAQ
Is TMS covered by insurance for OCD?
Coverage for TMS for OCD varies by plan. Some plans cover it; others are still updating their TMS benefit to include OCD. We verify your specific coverage before your consultation.
Is TMS for OCD different from TMS for depression?
The underlying technology is the same. The coil placement and stimulation protocol may differ — targeting different regions of the CSTC circuit rather than the DLPFC targeted for depression.
Can TMS be used alongside ERP therapy for OCD?
Yes, and this is often the preferred approach. TMS may reduce OCD severity enough to make ERP therapy more tolerable and effective — many patients experience better engagement with behavioral therapy after beginning TMS.
Discuss OCD protocol availability at High Peaks TMS.
Free consultation. Call to confirm current OCD TMS protocol scheduling.