The goal of our entire TMS team is to provide a comprehensive, one-one, effective treatment that focuses on the individual patient and their needs. We are staffed with the most experienced team of experts and are recognized as one of the leading providers of TMS in the KC area. We will walk through the entire experience with you, from information gathering, answering all your insurance questions, scheduling of your individualized treatment.
Approximately 58% of patients with treatment resistant depression respond positively to TMS therapy, <37% of patients achieve complete remission.³
TMS might be the answer for you if you are an adult patient who has received little to no benefit from medications; or experienced side effects from ECT.
TMS might be the answer for you.
Depression is a treatable condition. Let us help you see color again!
TMS is an effective, non-invasive, non-drug treatment option for Major Depression. It does not require sedation or anesthesia. It is FDA approved and covered by most insurances companies.
TMS works by placing a magnetic coil on the scalp which painlessly delivers repeated, magnetic pulses to a targeted area of the brain which helps control mood and depression. The magnetic pulses deliver energy to stimulate neurons in the brain to effectively activate areas of inactivity in the brain. The most common side effect reported is a minor headache possible during the first few treatments that is easily treated with over the counter medications such as Ibuprofen or Acetominophen.
During the first treatment, called “mapping” several measurements are made to ensure that the TMS coil will be properly positioned over the patient’s head. A series of short, non-painful pulses are administered to elicit a motor response in the patients thumb to determine the exact location for treatment. The machine will make a series of clicking noises as the pulses are being delivered.
Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City (PAKC) is now offering Spravato® (esketamine) as a form of treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). Spravato® (esketamine) is a nasal spray that is given in our office under the supervision of a psychiatrist and other qualified medical staff. It is FDA approved and covered by most insurance companies.
Contact our office (913-385-7252) to find out more about Spravato® (esketamine) or talk to your psychiatrist at your next appointment.
Spravato® (esketamine) is a medication that is FDA approved to treat symptoms of Major depressive disorder as well as treatment resistant depression and is delivered via nasal spray. Spravato® (esketamine) works via NMDA receptor antagonism to relieve symptoms of depression. Spravato® (esketamine) is currently indicated for use in conjunction with an oral antidepressant medication.
Spravato® (esketamine) is an intranasal treatment that will require a minimum of a two-hour observation visit (longer if symptoms require further observation before a safe discharge can be achieved). The physician will assist in administration of the Spravato® (esketamine) nasal spray.
The treating psychiatrist will determine the appropriate dosage of Spravato® (esketamine) and the dosage may vary over the course of the treatments with Spravato® (esketamine). An appropriately trained staff member will monitor the patient and will be taking blood pressures during the monitoring process at a minimum of every forty minutes or sooner if necessary.
A course of Spravato® (esketamine) will begin as twice weekly treatments for the first four weeks of treatment. Treatment will then continue once a week for the next four weeks. Treatment frequency following the initial eight weeks of treatment will be determined by patient’s treating psychiatrist and will be based on the patient’s response to treatment.
A psychiatrist is a physician who is devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental behavioral disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors, unlike psychologists, and must evaluate patients to determine whether their symptoms are the result of a physical illness, a combination of physical and mental ailments, or strictly psychiatric.
The physicians at Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City are committed to help those struggling with mental behavioral health issues by providing personalized, high-quality care on an ongoing basis.
We offer comprehensive care from your initial evaluation through all phases of treatment. We provide psychiatric care including medication management when indicated for bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other psychiatric diagnosis.
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At Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City (PAKC), our psychotherapy services provide a supportive and confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges with a trained professional. Using evidence-based techniques, our experienced therapists help individuals manage stress, overcome obstacles, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or personal growth goals, we are here to guide you toward healing and emotional well-being.
Comprehensive diagnostic testing and evaluations to uncover medical or psychiatric factors contributing to your symptoms. These assessments help shape personalized treatment plans, ensure medication safety, and track treatment effectiveness over time via lab work, screening and specialist consultations.
From initial evaluation through ongoing care, our psychiatrists provide individualized medication management — covering pharmacotherapy, medication therapy management, and second-opinion consultations for adults and children alike. We coordinate with pharmacies to ensure safe prescribing, monitoring of side-effects, and seamless access to your medications.
On-site or coordinated laboratory services support your psychiatric care by monitoring medication levels, screening for underlying medical conditions, and tracking markers that may influence mental health (e.g., thyroid, liver, kidney, nutritional status, inflammation). These labs help us treat the whole person — not just the symptoms.
