Sunny Hills Behavioral Health & Sunny Hills TMS
140 East Commonwealth Avenue, 101, Fullerton
4.4(802 Google reviews)
(714) 773-4111View profile →
California · 58 counties · 121 cities
Find TMS therapy in California
Compare verified TMS clinics across Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Orange County, the Inland Empire and the Central Valley.
382
Verified CA listings
58
Counties covered
2008
FDA-cleared for depression
~60%
Respond after failing medication
Provider directory
TMS clinics across California
Every listing shows insurance accepted, the protocols offered, and a direct line to the practice.
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists - Costa Mesa
3151 Airway Avenue, G1, Costa Mesa
4.8(663 Google reviews)
(714) 545-5550View profile →
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists - Orange (La Veta)
302 West La Veta Avenue, Ste. 202, Orange
4.7(654 Google reviews)
(714) 545-5550View profile →
(707) 206-7268View profile →
(661) 431-1555View profile →
Bonmente - Psychiatry, TMS & Therapy, Long Beach
6226 East Spring Street, 375, Long Beach
4.7(485 Google reviews)
(310) 360-7200View profile →
Getting started
How do I get started with TMS in California?
Three steps, no referral needed in most cases. Here is what the path from searching to your first session actually looks like.
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Find a provider near you
Search by town, county or ZIP and compare clinics on insurance accepted, protocols offered and real patient reviews.
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Book your consultation
Call the practice directly or send one short request and we pass it straight to clinics taking new patients.
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Meet your TMS provider
A psychiatrist confirms you are a candidate, handles the insurance authorisation, and maps out your six-week course.
What TMS is
A drug-free depression treatment, available in California since 2008
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared, non-drug treatment for depression available throughout California. Focused magnetic pulses stimulate the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, the brain region that regulates mood, during short outpatient sessions that require no anesthesia and no recovery time. Most people continue working and driving on treatment days.
TMS Therapy California brings together verified TMS providers from Los Angeles and San Diego to the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Central Valley, so you can compare clinics by location, insurance accepted, and treatment options — and reach out to the ones that fit.
FDA-cleared and non-invasive
No sleep medicine. No downtime. Most people drive home and go right back to work.
Covered by every major CA insurer
Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare all cover TMS for depression. You usually need to have tried other care first.
Six weeks, five days a week
A standard course is 36 short visits. Some clinics offer faster plans that take days, not weeks.
By condition
What TMS is used to treat
Each condition has its own rules for approval and insurance in California. Pick one to learn more.
Treatment-Resistant Depression
TMS is an FDA-cleared treatment option for major depressive disorder when previous treatment has not helped enough. In California, the directory lists 382 clinics, but a course requires frequent weekday visits, so travel plans and insurance requirements are important first steps.
Read moreObsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Deep TMS is an FDA-cleared treatment option for obsessive-compulsive disorder, but not every California TMS clinic has the equipment to provide it. California has many listed clinics, particularly in larger cities, but patients should confirm the OCD protocol, insurance requirements and weekday schedule before committing.
Read morePTSD and Trauma
TMS for PTSD is off-label. In California, the directory lists 382 clinics, with the highest published city counts in Los Angeles and San Diego. Patients with co-occurring depression may have a different coverage pathway, while veterans can ask their VA mental health team about assessment and community care referrals.
Read moreAnxious Depression
Find TMS care for depression with anxiety in California, with guidance on regional access, weekday travel, insurance review and questions to ask before starting treatment.
Read moreWho TMS helps
TMS for every adult in California, plus veterans, first responders and teens
Most TMS patients are working adults with depression. Some groups have their own path to care. Here is what to know.
Veterans
California veterans can ask about TMS through their VA mental health team, authorised community care, or private clinics. Access depends on the condition being treated, clinical assessment, coverage approval and the practical demands of repeated weekday visits.
Read moreAdolescents and Young Adults
TMS may be an option for adolescents and young adults with depression when previous treatment has not helped enough. In California, the directory lists clinics across major metropolitan areas, with fewer options in many rural communities. Families should confirm age eligibility, insurance approval and a workable school-and-travel plan before treatment starts.
Read moreFirst Responders
TMS is an FDA-cleared depression treatment that fits around shift work and keeps your records confidential. For California first responders, coverage usually follows the depression diagnosis rather than PTSD, so ask any clinic you contact which condition a course targets.
Read moreWant the official facts? Read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration guide to cleared medical devices, or the National Institute of Mental Health page on brain stimulation. TMS has been FDA-cleared for depression since 2008.
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TMS therapy by California city
Treatment is daily for six weeks, so the clinic closest to home or work usually wins.
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Insurance
What California insurers require before they approve TMS
California's largest insurers cover TMS for major depressive disorder, but all require documented failure of prior treatment. Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Cigna typically require trials of two or more antidepressants — and often a course of psychotherapy — before approving TMS, with prior authorization handled through each plan's behavioral health team. Medi-Cal covers TMS through county managed care plans, with coverage criteria that vary by plan and county. Medicare covers TMS statewide under the Noridian local coverage determination. Always confirm benefits with the clinic before beginning treatment; coverage details and required documentation change plan to plan.
Resource hub
Guides for California patients
State guides
Getting TMS outside California's biggest cities: travel, time off and planning
TMS often involves about 36 weekday sessions over six to nine weeks, so Californians outside major cities may need to plan travel, costs, work leave and disruptions.
September 24, 2026 · 7 min read
State guides
Nine questions to ask a California TMS clinic before committing
The article outlines nine questions Californians can ask TMS clinics about clinical oversight, suitability screening, safety, treatment plans and practical care arrangements.
September 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Evidence and research
How Long Do TMS Results Last? A California Guide to Follow-Up Care
TMS benefits for depression vary in duration, so follow-up care, symptom monitoring, and possible maintenance or retreatment plans are recommended after a standard course.
September 24, 2026 · 7 min read
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News desk
Latest California mental health news
Treatment updates
Stanford team develops targeted electromagnetic depression treatment
Stanford Medicine reports that its developing SNT approach uses scalp-delivered magnetic pulses and showed remission results in a small five-day depression trial of 14 participants.
Access & coverage
Proposed bill targets behavioral health reimbursement delays
California Assembly Bill 1429 would require reimbursement in specified cases when enrollees could not obtain timely behavioral health care through the plan.
Workforce
California Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage Worsens
KFF Health News reports that California’s behavioral health workforce shortage has worsened, affecting rural communities and increasing workloads for providers.