FDA-Cleared for Adolescents (15+)

Adolescent TMS Therapy:
For Maple Grove Teens.

FDA-cleared for ages 15+. Protect your teenager from the risks of psychiatric medication side effects with proven, drug-free NeuroStar® magnetic therapy.

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A Breakthrough for Young Minds

A Safe, Medication-Free Answer for Teen Depression in the NW Suburbs

For parents in Maple Grove, Wayzata, Plymouth, and Osseo, watching your teenager withdraw into depression, drop their grades, and lose interest in their passions is heartbreaking. Traditional antidepressant medications carry black-box warnings for adolescents, often causing weight gain, insomnia, increased agitation, or emotional detachment.

NeuroStar® TMS is the first and only TMS therapy FDA-cleared for adolescents aged 15 and older with Major Depressive Disorder. Because it uses focused magnetic fields—exactly like an MRI machine—it stimulates natural brain connectivity without circulating chemicals through developing organs or changing your teen's personality.

No School Interference

19-minute sessions fit easily after school or before sports practice.

Zero Cognitive Blunting

Teens stay completely alert and mentally sharp for homework and exams.

Teenager receiving safe NeuroStar TMS therapy in Minnesota

Why Parents Choose NeuroStar for Teens

  • ✓ No systemic medication side effects or personality dampening
  • ✓ Creyos cognitive testing to track memory and attention gains
  • ✓ Compassionate 1-on-1 care with Roxanne DoBrava, PMHNP-BC
  • ✓ Fast 20-minute reverse commute westbound on I-94 to Monticello
Teen Treatment Comparison

Adolescent TMS vs. Traditional Antidepressants

Key differences that make non-invasive magnetic stimulation the modern choice for teens:

Psychiatric Medications

  • • Black box warnings for adolescents under 24
  • • Fatigue, weight fluctuations, and insomnia
  • • Can cause emotional detachment and apathy
  • • Difficult withdrawal symptoms if stopped
Adolescent Medication Review →

NeuroStar® Teen TMS

  • • FDA-cleared specifically for ages 15 and up
  • • Zero systemic side effects or organ impact
  • • Preserves study habits, focus, and athletic energy
  • • 19-minute sessions; drive or ride right home
Learn About Teen TMS →
Nearby Surrounding Communities

Serving families across the Northwest Hennepin and Wright County corridor:

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Teen TMS Near Maple Grove

Helpful guidance for parents navigating adolescent depression care options.

NeuroStar TMS is FDA-cleared as a safe and effective treatment for adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 21 diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, offering young patients a clinically proven non-drug therapeutic alternative. Read our Adolescent TMS overview.
Unlike psychiatric pills that carry adolescent black-box warnings and frequently cause weight gain, lethargy, insomnia, emotional blunting, or agitation, TMS targets only the mood regulation center of the brain with zero chemical side effects on developing teenage bodies.
Yes. Each session takes just 19 minutes with zero downtime, grogginess, or memory loss. Students can schedule appointments before school, after classes, or between sports practices and return immediately to homework, tests, and team sports.
We utilize computerized Creyos cognitive testing to assess memory, attention, response times, and executive function. This allows parents, teens, and our clinical team to monitor quantifiable improvements in mental sharpness as depressive symptoms lift.
Parents participate in the initial psychiatric consultation, weekly progress evaluations, and safety reviews with Roxanne DoBrava, PMHNP-BC. We partner closely with families to ensure a supportive healing environment. Learn more on our About page.
Yes. Following FDA clearance for ages 15+, major Minnesota insurance carriers—including Blue Cross Blue Shield MN, HealthPartners, Medica, UnitedHealthcare, and Optum—provide coverage for eligible adolescent depression patients. See our full Insurance Guide.
Parents can request a complimentary 15-minute consultation through our Contact page or call 612-429-8280. Our clinical staff will review your teen's medical background and handle insurance pre-authorization directly.
Your Next Step

Your Path Forward
Starts Here

Schedule your free 15-minute consultation to learn more about your treatment options. During this no-obligation consultation, we'll:

  • Listen to your unique experience
  • Explain how Neurostar® TMS might help your specific condition
  • Answer all your questions about treatment
  • Discuss practical matters like insurance and scheduling