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Find TMS therapy in New York
Compare verified TMS clinics across New York City, Long Island, Westchester and the Hudson Valley, the Capital Region, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo.
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Verified NY listings
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Counties covered
2008
FDA-cleared for depression
~60%
Respond after failing medication
Provider directory
TMS clinics across New York
Every listing shows insurance accepted, the protocols offered, and a direct line to the practice.
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Manhattan Restorative Health Sciences (Tim Canty MD)
295 Madison Avenue, New York
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Getting started
How do I get started with TMS in New York?
Three steps, no referral needed in most cases. Here is what the path from searching to your first session actually looks like.
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Find a provider near you
Search by town, county or ZIP and compare clinics on insurance accepted, protocols offered and real patient reviews.
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Book your consultation
Call the practice directly or send one short request and we pass it straight to clinics taking new patients.
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Meet your TMS provider
A psychiatrist confirms you are a candidate, handles the insurance authorisation, and maps out your six-week course.
What TMS is
A drug-free depression treatment, available in New York since 2008
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared, non-drug treatment for depression, available across New York since shortly after its 2008 clearance. It uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain that regulates mood and that is measurably underactive in many people with treatment-resistant depression. A standard course runs five days a week for six weeks, each session lasting between three and thirty-seven minutes depending on the protocol. There is no anesthesia, no sedation and no recovery time — most patients go straight back to work or class afterwards.
This site exists because finding a TMS provider in New York is harder than it should be. Clinics cluster in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island and lower Westchester, with real but thinner coverage around Albany, Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, and long gaps across the North Country, the Southern Tier and the Adirondacks. Insurance rules differ between Empire BlueCross BlueShield downstate, Excellus and Highmark upstate, and Medicare, and clinic websites rarely publish the details that actually matter: which coil they use, whether they offer accelerated protocols, and how long the wait is.
FDA-cleared and non-invasive
No sleep medicine. No downtime. Most people drive home and go right back to work.
Covered by every major NY insurer
Empire BlueCross BlueShield, EmblemHealth / HIP, Fidelis Care, Aetna and Medicare all cover TMS for depression. You usually need to have tried other care first.
Six weeks, five days a week
A standard course is 36 short visits. Some clinics offer faster plans that take days, not weeks.
By condition
What TMS is used to treat
Each condition has its own rules for approval and insurance in New York. Pick one to learn more.
Treatment-Resistant Depression
How TMS treats major depressive disorder in New York when medication has not worked, including insurance requirements and expected results.
Read moreObsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Deep TMS for OCD is FDA-cleared and available at a limited number of New York clinics. Here is what to look for and what insurers require.
Read morePTSD and Trauma
TMS for post-traumatic stress disorder in New York, including options for veterans through the VA New York Health Care System.
Read moreAnxious Depression
TMS is FDA-cleared for depression with comorbid anxiety. What that means for New York patients whose anxiety is the louder symptom.
Read moreWho TMS helps
TMS for every adult in New York, plus veterans, first responders and teens
Most TMS patients are working adults with depression. Some groups have their own path to care. Here is what to know.
Veterans
How New York veterans access TMS through the VA New York Health Care System, Community Care, and private clinics.
Read moreAdolescents and Young Adults
TMS for adolescent depression is FDA-cleared for ages 15 and up. Which New York clinics treat teens, and what parents should ask.
Read moreFirst Responders
TMS is an FDA-cleared depression treatment that fits around shift work and keeps your records confidential. For New York first responders, coverage usually follows the depression diagnosis rather than PTSD, so ask any clinic you contact which condition a course targets.
Read moreWant the official facts? Read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration guide to cleared medical devices, or the National Institute of Mental Health page on brain stimulation. TMS has been FDA-cleared for depression since 2008.
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TMS therapy by New York city
Treatment is daily for six weeks, so the clinic closest to home or work usually wins.
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Insurance
What New York insurers require before they approve TMS
Every major insurer operating in New York covers TMS for major depressive disorder, but all of them require documented failure of prior treatment first. Empire BlueCross BlueShield and EmblemHealth downstate, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield across upstate, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, Independent Health, MVP Health Care, Healthfirst, Fidelis Care, Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare/Oxford typically require trials of two to four antidepressants from more than one class, usually alongside a course of psychotherapy. Medicare covers TMS in New York under the local coverage determination administered by National Government Services, the Medicare contractor for Jurisdiction K, which requires trials of four medications or documented intolerance. Coverage under New York Medicaid and its managed care plans is more limited than commercial coverage and prior authorization is strict — confirm with the clinic before you start. Most New York clinics handle the authorization paperwork for you — ask before your consultation.
Resource hub
Guides for New York patients
State guides
Getting TMS outside New York's biggest cities: travel, time off and planning
For New Yorkers outside major cities, TMS’s 36 weekday sessions require early planning for travel, costs, work, childcare, weather and clinic availability.
September 23, 2026 · 7 min read
State guides
Nine questions to ask a New York TMS clinic before committing
The article outlines nine questions for evaluating New York TMS clinics, covering clinical oversight, treatment protocols, insurance, scheduling, accessibility and communication.
September 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Evidence and research
How Long Do TMS Results Last? A New York Guide to Follow-Up Care
TMS can provide lasting depression relief for some people, but benefits vary and symptoms may return, requiring follow-up, maintenance sessions or repeat treatment.
September 23, 2026 · 7 min read
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News desk
Latest New York mental health news
Policy & funding
New York brief reviews behavioral health managed care shift
Step Two Policy Project says New York received approvals in 2015 to bring mental health and substance use disorder services under Medicaid managed care.
Policy & funding
Bill targets Medicaid managed care barriers in New York
NEWS10 ABC reports that advocates are urging lawmakers to shift most Medicaid mental health and substance use services from private managed care to fee-for-service.
Policy & funding
OMH commissioner describes payment reforms in state investment
Behavioral Health News reports that New York’s mental health investment includes payment-system work on Medicaid, commercial insurance, parity and access to services.