Unlocking Freedom from OCD:
A Science-Based Approach
Addressing the Root Cause of OCD with Cutting-Edge Brain-Based Treatments
The Problem: Why Are OCD Symptoms So Hard to Control?
If you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts and compulsions that interfere with daily life, you’re not alone. Many individuals with OCD experience:
One Less Worry: Drug-Free OCD Treatment for Lasting Relief
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can make daily life feel overwhelming, trapping individuals in repetitive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. While medications may help some, they don’t work for everyone and often come with unwanted side effects.
Our advanced brain-based treatments offer a drug-free way to break free from OCD and regain control.
With our treatments, you can train your brain to break free from intrusive thoughts naturally.
A Data-Driven Approach to Identifying OCD-Related Brain Patterns
qEEG Brain Mapping – The Science of Understanding OCD’s Impact on the Brain
qEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalography) is an advanced brain imaging tool that measures electrical activity in the brain, pinpointing the neurological disruptions caused by OCD.
How Does qEEG Help?
qEEG Brain Mapping is the first step toward a customized, effective recovery plan.
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Reduce Intrusive Thoughts & Compulsions
qpTMS™ (Quantum Phased Targeted Magnetic Stimulation) – Rewiring the Brain for OCD Relief
qpTMS™ is an advanced, personalized form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) designed to help individuals with OCD by stimulating and rebalancing key brain circuits involved in intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
How Does qpTMS™ Work?
qpTMS™ is a smarter, more refined form of TMS—helping you regain control over your thoughts and behaviors.
Helping Your Brain Break Free from Repetitive Thought Loops
Neurofeedback – Training the Brain to Reduce Compulsive Behaviors
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive brain training technique that helps retrain the brain’s response to intrusive thoughts by regulating brainwave activity linked to OCD. Many individuals with OCD struggle with:
How Does Neurofeedback Help?
Neurofeedback Can Be Done at Home Under Our Supervision
We offer remote neurofeedback training, allowing individuals to train their brains to break free from OCD from home.
Using Light Therapy to Reduce Obsessive Thinking & Restore Balance
Passive Near-Infrared Light Treatment (PnIR) – Supporting Brain Healing & Cognitive Flexibility
Near-Infrared Light Therapy (PnIR) is a groundbreaking treatment that delivers targeted 810nm wavelength light energy to stimulate brain healing, reduce hyperactivity in OCD-related circuits, and restore cognitive flexibility in individuals struggling with intrusive thoughts.
How Does PnIR Work?
PnIR Can Be Done at Home Under Our Supervision
For individuals unable to travel for treatment, PnIR can be administered from the comfort of home with our expert guidance.
Why Choose Brain Wellness Center for OCD Recovery?
What Sets Us Apart?
At Brain Wellness Center, we specialize in science-backed, drug-free treatments that help individuals recover from OCD naturally.
Our treatments are designed to restore cognitive flexibility, improve impulse control, and support lasting recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
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OCD is a mental health condition characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce distress. At Brain Wellness Center, we offer advanced, non-medication-based treatments designed to address the underlying neurological patterns driving OCD symptoms.
Compulsions are repetitive behaviors like excessive hand washing, checking, counting, or mental rituals performed to relieve anxiety caused by obsessions. At Brain Wellness Center, we help retrain the brain to reduce the need for these repetitive actions.
Yes, OCD shares overlapping symptoms with anxiety and sometimes depression. Our specialists use qEEG brain mapping to distinguish OCD from similar conditions and tailor treatments accordingly.
OCD is believed to result from a combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors. At Brain Wellness Center, we use brain mapping and neuroimaging to better understand each patient’s unique brain activity and guide personalized treatment.
Obsessions often include intrusive thoughts related to contamination, harm, order, religious beliefs, or perfectionism. These thoughts can be distressing and feel uncontrollable. Brain Wellness Center uses targeted therapies to help quiet overactive brain circuits linked to obsessive thinking.
OCD is a chronic condition, but symptoms can vary in severity over time. With the right treatment, many patients experience long-term improvement. Brain Wellness Center focuses on reducing symptom frequency and intensity for lasting relief.
Yes. OCD can begin in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. Symptoms may present differently depending on age, which is why our evaluations at Brain Wellness Center are age-sensitive and customized.
OCD is typically a long-term condition, but symptoms can be effectively managed. Many patients at Brain Wellness Center see major improvements in quality of life with consistent treatment and support.
Perfectionism is a personality trait, while OCD involves intrusive thoughts and compulsions that interfere with daily life. OCD causes significant anxiety and distress, often unrelated to real-world outcomes. Our assessments help clarify the difference.
This is called “Pure-O” or primarily obsessional OCD. Even without outward rituals, the mental compulsions can be just as disruptive. Brain Wellness Center treats all subtypes of OCD using qEEG-guided care plans.
OCD is diagnosed through a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, detailed symptom history, and clinical interviews. Brain Wellness Center also uses neurodiagnostic tools like qEEG to detect functional patterns in the brain linked to OCD.
Quantitative EEG (qEEG) measures your brain wave activity to identify areas of hyperactivity or dysregulation associated with OCD. Brain Wellness Center uses this data to guide precise, personalized treatment plans.
Yes. Brain patterns linked to OCD can persist even between episodes. qEEG can identify these markers, helping us proactively address symptoms before they worsen.
While these conditions can look similar, each has a distinct brainwave profile. At Brain Wellness Center, qEEG allows us to differentiate them and avoid misdiagnosis, leading to more accurate treatment.
Yes. Neuropsych testing can reveal issues with cognitive flexibility, attention, and emotional regulation—all common in OCD. We use this data to refine treatment and track improvements.
qpTMS™ (Quantum Phased Targeted Magnetic Stimulation) is a highly personalized form of TMS therapy. It uses qEEG brain mapping to target and regulate overactive brain regions linked to OCD.
Yes. The most common side effect is a mild headache in a small number of patients. Seizures are extremely rare (1 in 70,000 sessions). Our team closely monitors each session to ensure safety and comfort.
Standard TMS treats general brain areas, but qpTMS™ at Brain Wellness Center adjusts coil position, stimulation timing, and intensity based on each patient’s unique brain activity—making it far more precise and effective.
No. MeRT is a marketing term used by some providers. While both use brain data and TMS equipment, qpTMS™ at Brain Wellness Center uses proprietary algorithms and deeper analysis for a truly personalized treatment.
The equipment used in qpTMS™ is FDA-cleared. The customization is based on brainwave data (qEEG), a method used for advanced precision without introducing any unapproved hardware or medications.
Neurofeedback is a technique that trains the brain to self-regulate through real-time feedback on brain wave activity. Brain Wellness Center utilizes this to enhance brain function.
Neurofeedback at Brain Wellness Center helps regulate abnormal brain wave patterns often linked to obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. It can improve emotional regulation, reduce intrusive thinking, and support behavioral flexibility.
Yes. It is non-invasive and has no reported long-term side effects. Your safety is a priority at Brain Wellness Center.
Yes. Brain Wellness Center offers remote-supervised home-based training, providing flexibility and convenience.
Results vary, but most individuals see improvement after 20–30 sessions. Brain Wellness Center will guide you through your neurofeedback journey.
Brain Wellness Center primarily uses MagVenture, a leading FDA-cleared TMS system also used by major research centers such as Stanford, Harvard, and the University of Toronto.
Yes, Brain Wellness Center currently has a BrainsWay system on-site. However, it is rarely used today. We previously used BrainsWay more frequently but have transitioned to newer technologies that offer greater precision for our patients.
Yes, Brain Wellness Center used NeuroStar when it first became FDA-approved in 2008. However, it was retired from our practice in 2013 due to its limitations as a first-generation TMS system.
Dr. Hashemian trained with Magstim in 2003 during his initial TMS certification. While Brain Wellness Center does not currently use Magstim-branded equipment, BrainsWay devices are powered by Magstim technology, so in essence, we have used this platform.
Yes. BrainsWay coined the term “Deep TMS” and uses an H-coil system designed to reach deeper brain structures. However, clinical studies have shown that newer MagVenture protocols used at Brain Wellness Center can achieve equal or greater depth with more flexibility.
Yes. MagVenture is our standard platform, in use at Brain Wellness Center since 2016. It is FDA-cleared, widely respected in academic and clinical circles, and supports both standard and advanced protocols including theta burst.
Yes, Brain Wellness Center currently has a Nexstim device available. It is used rarely, as it requires patients to undergo an MRI scan for neuronavigation. We have found that qEEG-based targeting is more convenient and informative, making Nexstim less commonly used in our practice.
Yes, Brain Wellness Center has CloudTMS on-site. It is rarely used but remains available.
Yes, Brain Wellness Center is equipped to administer Theta Burst protocols when clinically appropriate. These are rapid, shorter-duration sessions often used in research and accelerated models.
Yes. All of our TMS treatments at Brain Wellness Center are based on repetitive TMS (rTMS), which is the standard FDA-approved form of TMS involving repeated magnetic pulses.
TMS is the general term for transcranial magnetic stimulation. rTMS (repetitive TMS) refers to the protocol of delivering multiple pulses in a series. All FDA-approved treatments, including the ones Brain Wellness Center provides, are forms of rTMS.
While Brain Wellness Center does not offer pTMS as a labeled service, this term is sometimes used generically to describe “personalized” TMS. The level of customization in qpTMS™ far exceeds what’s commonly referred to as pTMS.
pTMS is a loosely defined term for personalized TMS. In contrast, qpTMS™ (Quantum Phased Targeted Magnetic Stimulation) is a proprietary, data-driven protocol that uses qEEG brain mapping to precisely calibrate stimulation location, intensity, and phase for each individual, a unique offering at Brain Wellness Center.
No, Brain Wellness Center does not use MeRT. It is not a unique treatment method but a trademarked interpretation protocol using standard TMS hardware.
MeRT is a trademark—like “Big Mac” is to McDonald’s—not a distinct procedure. Both MeRT and qpTMS™ use FDA-approved TMS equipment, but the difference lies in the data interpretation and targeting methodology. Brain Wellness Center’s qpTMS™ uses comprehensive qEEG analysis and proprietary algorithms to guide treatment with
Once all paperwork is completed, Brain Wellness Center can usually obtain insurance authorization within 2 to 5 business days.
Insurance covers one session per day, five days a week, for a total of 36 sessions over approximately seven and a half weeks, as guided by Brain Wellness Center.
Yes. Brain Wellness Center offers a free initial consultation where a doctor will assess your history to determine if you are likely to qualify. We then verify benefits and send your coverage and copay information by text.
No. TMS is a covered benefit under most plans in California for depression, but not for OCD. However, prior authorization is required, and Brain Wellness Center handles all insurance paperwork and communication for you.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Blue Shield covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Blue Cross covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Anthem covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Cigna covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Aetna covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Magellan covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Value Options covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, TriWest covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Medicare covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, TriCare covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, MHN covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, plans through Covered California generally cover TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Health Net covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Beacon Health Options covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Quantum covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Evernorth covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Carelon covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, Medi-Cal covers TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Although the FDA has cleared TMS for OCD, County Health Plans typically cover TMS treatment to treat depression only, not OCD at this time. Patients seeking treatment for OCD must use a self-pay option at Brain Wellness Center.
Once all paperwork is completed, Brain Wellness Center can usually obtain insurance authorization within 2 to 5 business days.
Insurance covers one session per day, five days a week, for a total of 36 sessions over approximately seven and a half weeks, as guided by Brain Wellness Center.
Yes. Brain Wellness Center offers a free initial consultation where a doctor will assess your history to determine if you are likely to qualify. We then verify benefits and send your coverage and copay information by text.
No. TMS is a covered benefit under most plans in California for depression, but not for OCD. However, prior authorization is required, and Brain Wellness Center handles all insurance communications and paperwork for you.