Santa Ana & Carlsbad, CA
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Accelerated TMS in Santa Ana & Carlsbad

One-Day TMS for Depression. Thoughtfully Planned Around You.

Depression can feel overwhelming. And finding the time and energy to seek care may feel out of reach. What if relief could begin with just one day of treatment? Psychogenix offers personalized One-Day TMS for depression, with every treatment plan guided by Dr. Lawrence Lyons.

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No obligation. No referral needed. A real conversation with our clinical team.

1 DayIn-office treatment
20TMS sessions, one day
25+ YrsDr. Lyons in clinical practice

Start With a Conversation

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Share your information, and our care concierge will reach out within 24 hours to listen, answer questions, and help you understand your options.

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Getting Started

Starting Depression Care Can Feel Like a Lot.

Whether this is your first time seeking treatment or you’ve tried other options, you deserve a next step that feels clear, respectful, and manageable.

You don’t need to know whether One-Day TMS is right for you before reaching out. We’ll help you understand your options, one step at a time.

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1

Take the First Step

Fill out the short form to request a no-cost consultation. Our team will reach out within 24 hours.

2

Talk with Our Team

Tell us what you’re going through, ask questions, and explore whether One-Day TMS may be right for you.

3

Meet with Dr. Lyons

Schedule an in-office or virtual evaluation to determine the right next step for your care.

What Is One-Day TMS?

How Multiple TMS Sessions Fit Into One Treatment Day

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is a noninvasive treatment for depression. It uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.

One-Day TMS follows an accelerated schedule, with multiple 3-minute sessions carefully spaced throughout one day. Planned rest periods and clinical support are built into the experience.

Depression care is personal, and there is no single schedule that is right for everyone. Your evaluation with Dr. Lyons will help determine whether One-Day TMS is right for you.

At a glance

Traditional TMS

One-Day TMS

In-Office Visits
36 Visits
1 Visit
Timeframe
1 session per visit, five days per week.
20 of 3-min session in one day
Between sessions
You leave the clinic and can typically resume your usual activities.
30-min breaks to relax, read, eat, or walk around.
Payment
Often eligible for insurance
Self Pay treatment
When One-Day TMS May Be a Fit

Does Any of This Feel Familiar?

You don’t need to check every box. A conversation with our team can help you understand whether One-Day TMS may fit your needs.

  • You’re interested in TMS for depression, but frequent visits over several weeks would be difficult to manage.
  • Medication, therapy, or other treatments haven’t provided the relief you hoped for.
  • You prefer to explore a noninvasive treatment that doesn’t involve medication.
  • Finding the time and energy to begin another treatment has felt overwhelming.

Your Evaluation With Dr. Lyons

Dr. Lyons will review your medical history, current medications, past treatment experiences, and goals to understand your needs and determine whether One-Day TMS may be appropriate for you.

Your evaluation can take place in-office or virtually. From there, Dr. Lyons will recommend a treatment plan tailored to your clinical needs, so you can feel clear and confident about what comes next.

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What to Expect

Your One-Day Treatment, at a Glance

You will follow a simple treatment-and-rest rhythm throughout the day. The clinical team stays close, explains what comes next, and checks on your comfort along the way.

Morning

Arrival & Brain Mapping

Settle in, review the plan with your care team, and complete the mapping and setup needed for treatment.

Sessions 1–20

TMS Treatment, 3 Minutes Per Session

You remain awake during each brief session and may hear clicking or feel rhythmic tapping. Between sessions, you’ll have a 30-minute break to read, eat, work quietly, move around, or rest.

3-minute session → 30-minute break → Comfort check → Repeat
All Day

Continuous Clinical Support

The clinical team stays close throughout your visit, checks on your comfort, and helps you know what comes next. Temporary scalp tenderness or headache can occur.

Before You Leave

Final Check-In & Head Home

Review follow-up and next steps. Because TMS does not use anesthesia or sedation, most patients can resume normal activities afterward; your team will give you individualized guidance.

This is an example of the treatment-day flow. Exact timing and clinical steps may vary based on your evaluation and treatment plan.

Brain-Based Assessment

Understanding What’s Happening Beneath Your Symptoms

Depression is not always easy to put into words. Brain mapping and EEG recordings give Dr. Lyons another way to examine patterns of brain activity, alongside your symptoms, history, and how you feel.

Example neural activity images shown before and after treatment

Neural Activity: Before & After

This example compares brain activity before and after treatment. Brighter areas represent greater neural activity. The later image shows activity across more areas of the brain, allowing changes in the overall pattern to be seen more clearly.

Neural activity key: Brighter areas represent greater neural activity.

Example EEG recordings shown before and after treatment

EEG Recordings: Before & After

EEG records the brain’s electrical activity. In this example, the initial recording shows broader, less-defined activity. After treatment, the shorter, more distinct peaks reflect a more organized response that corresponds with the changes seen in the brain map.

EEG key: More defined peaks may reflect a more organized brain response.

These images are educational examples and do not predict how any individual patient will respond. Brain maps and EEG recordings are interpreted alongside your symptoms, history, and complete clinical evaluation.

Dr. Lawrence Lyons
Under the Direct Care of Dr. Lawrence Lyons

More Than 25 Years of Clinical Experience Behind Your Care

Dr. Lawrence Lyons is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice. His work combines clinical psychology with brain-based assessment to guide thoughtful evaluation and treatment planning. He and the Psychogenix clinical team oversee your care from evaluation through follow-up.

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of California
  • 25+ years in clinical practice
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Alliant University
  • Former U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This accelerated, single-day protocol is self-pay. Standard, multi-week TMS is typically insurance-billable for depression, and our team can talk through both paths with you during your consult.
No. TMS is non-sedative. You'll be awake, alert, and able to talk with our team throughout the day. Most patients read, rest, or relax during the breaks between sessions.
No. ECT uses electrical currents while you are under anesthesia to produce a brief, controlled seizure. TMS uses focused magnetic pulses to influence how neurons in areas of the brain involved in mood regulation behave. TMS does not require anesthesia.
Most patients describe the sensation as a tapping or knocking feeling at the treatment site. Some notice mild scalp discomfort or a brief headache, which typically resolves quickly. Our team monitors your comfort throughout and adjusts as needed.
Response to TMS may develop gradually over the weeks following treatment; it isn't instant. Dr. Lyons will talk through a realistic timeline for your specific situation at your evaluation.
No referral needed. Reach out directly and our clinical team will talk through your situation and next steps.
Most patients are comfortable resuming normal activity that same evening. Dr. Lyons' team will discuss follow-up and how progress will be tracked as part of your evaluation.
A Conversation, Not a Commitment

Let’s Talk About Whether One-Day TMS Is Right for You.

Share what you’ve been experiencing and what you hope could change. Our team will answer your questions, explain the treatment and cost, and help you understand whether an evaluation with Dr. Lyons makes sense.

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