TMS stands for “transcranial magnetic stimulation » .” TMS is a revolutionary, noninvasive, FDA-cleared therapy used to treat Depression and OCD. TMS uses a targeted magnetic pulse, similar to what is used in an MRI machine to activate parts of the brain, resulting in symptom improvement. Because it is not a depression ****, TMS Therapy does not have the same side effects that are associated with traditional antidepressant medications.