The start of a new year naturally brings reflection, motivation, and a desire for positive change. For many people, that includes setting meaningful goals around mental health and emotional well-being. If depression, persistent low motivation, or lingering mood symptoms have followed you from year to year, the idea of a fresh start can feel both hopeful and overwhelming.
For individuals who haven’t found adequate relief from medication or traditional therapy approaches, TMS in the new year can offer a different, evidence-based path forward. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment that helps rebalance brain activity linked to depression—making it a meaningful option to consider as part of your new beginning.

Why the New Year Is an Ideal Time to Start TMS
Psychologists often refer to the “fresh start effect”—a powerful sense of renewed motivation that comes with temporal landmarks like the new year. January can feel like a clean slate, making it psychologically easier to take action on challenges that may have felt overwhelming throughout the previous year.
Starting TMS therapy in the new year aligns naturally with this mindset. TMS follows a structured, time-limited treatment plan typically completed over 4-6 weeks. That clear framework can feel grounding and empowering for people who want to actively work toward feeling better rather than continuing to “wait it out” or hope things improve on their own.
For many, the new year becomes the moment to finally address long-standing depression or emotional exhaustion with renewed intention and commitment.
What Is TMS and How Does It Work?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. These brain regions—particularly the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex—are often underactive in people experiencing depression.
Deep TMS at Kayenta
At Kayenta in Las Vegas, we specialize in Deep TMS, an advanced form of TMS that reaches deeper brain structures and targets larger areas compared to traditional TMS. This deeper penetration has demonstrated stronger outcomes for treatment-resistant depression.
During Deep TMS Treatment:
- You remain fully awake and alert throughout the session
- No anesthesia, sedation, or medication is required
- Each session lasts approximately 20 minutes
- There’s no recovery time—you can drive yourself and return to daily activities immediately
TMS is often recommended when:
- Antidepressant medications haven’t provided adequate relief
- Medications have caused unwanted or intolerable side effects
- You prefer a non-medication approach to treating depression
Setting Realistic Mental Health Goals Around TMS
Rather than aiming for an unrealistic “perfect” transformation, the new year is an excellent time to set meaningful, achievable mental health goals, such as:
- Improving daily functioning, motivation, and energy levels
- Re-engaging with hobbies and activities you once enjoyed
- Strengthening relationships and emotional connections with loved ones
- Reducing the persistent mental “heaviness” that makes everything feel harder
- Building sustainable self-care routines and healthy habits
Combining TMS with Comprehensive Care
Many people achieve the best results by combining TMS with talk therapy. At Kayenta, we offer both services, making it convenient to receive comprehensive, coordinated mental health care in one location.
As TMS helps rebalance brain activity, therapy and healthy lifestyle habits often become easier to engage in and more effective. The biological improvements from TMS create a stronger foundation for the psychological work of therapy.
Tracking Your Progress: Consider keeping a simple mood journal or noting small wins throughout your treatment. These records can help you recognize improvements that might otherwise go unnoticed and reinforce your progress.
Self-Care Habits to Support TMS in the New Year
Starting TMS alongside supportive self-care practices can help strengthen and sustain your results:
Establish Consistent Sleep Routines Quality sleep supports brain recovery and enhances TMS effectiveness. Aim for regular bedtimes and wake times, even on weekends.
Incorporate Gentle Movement Physical activity naturally complements TMS by boosting endorphins and improving mood. Start with manageable activities like walking, stretching, or yoga.
Practice Mindfulness and Emotional Awareness Mindfulness practices, journaling, or gratitude exercises support emotional regulation and help reinforce the positive changes TMS creates in your brain.
Maintain Social Connections Stay engaged with supportive friends and family. Open communication with trusted people can significantly enhance your recovery journey.
Nourish Your Body Eat regular, balanced meals that support brain health, including omega-3 fatty acids, whole grains, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Remember: These habits don’t need to be perfect—they just need to be sustainable and consistent.
Is This the Right Year to Try TMS?
You might consider TMS in the new year if you:
- Have depression that hasn’t adequately improved with medication
- Experience troublesome side effects from antidepressants
- Feel “stuck” despite genuine effort and multiple treatment attempts
- Want a non-invasive, drug-free treatment option
- Are ready to commit to a structured treatment schedule
- Seek a fresh approach to managing treatment-resistant depression
It’s completely normal to feel uncertain or hesitant. Exploring TMS doesn’t mean committing to treatment immediately—it simply means gathering information and determining whether it fits your needs, schedule, and readiness for change.
Getting Started With TMS at Kayenta
Step 1: Complete the TMS Screening Form Kayenta’s process begins with a required screening form, which can be completed:
- Online through our website, or
- By phone, where our receptionist will guide you through the questions
Step 2: Psychiatrist Review Once submitted, our psychiatrist carefully reviews your responses to determine if you may be a good candidate for TMS therapy.
Step 3: Evaluation Appointment If you appear to be a suitable candidate, we’ll contact you to schedule a comprehensive TMS Evaluation appointment with our psychiatrist to confirm your eligibility and answer all your questions about treatment.
While not everyone qualifies for TMS, most people with treatment-resistant depression do meet the criteria.
Insurance Coverage
Kayenta currently accepts:
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Sierra Health & Life
- UMR
Additional insurance plans are being added regularly.
Our team will assist with insurance verification and help you understand your coverage before beginning treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full TMS treatment course take? A typical course includes 20-30 sessions over 4-6 weeks, with each session lasting approximately 20 minutes.
When can I expect to see results? Many patients begin noticing mood improvements within 2-4 weeks of starting treatment, with continued enhancement throughout the full course.
Can I work during TMS treatment? Yes. Since there’s no downtime or recovery period, most patients continue working and maintaining their normal schedules throughout treatment.
What if I’ve tried multiple medications without success? TMS is specifically designed for treatment-resistant depression and often helps people who haven’t found relief from multiple medication trials.
Make This Your Year for Mental Health
The new year can be an empowering time to finally prioritize your mental health and well-being. If depression has made previous years feel heavy, limiting, or disconnected from the life you want to live, TMS in the new year may offer the fresh, hopeful path forward you’ve been seeking.
Whether your goal is symptom relief, mental clarity, improved relationships, or simply feeling more like yourself again, exploring TMS could be an important step toward creating the year—and the life—you truly want.
Ready to take the first step? Complete our TMS screening form online or call our office at (702) 438-7800 to complete it by phone with our receptionist.
What happens next: If appropriate, we’ll reach out to schedule your TMS evaluation appointment and help you determine whether Deep TMS is right for you.
A new year doesn’t have to mean doing everything differently—sometimes it simply means finally getting the support and treatment you deserve.
Contact Kayenta in Las Vegas today and discover how TMS therapy can help you start the new year with renewed hope, clarity, and emotional well-being.