Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive neurostimulation technology that is used to increase your brain’s neuroplasticity (ability to create new connections, thought patterns, ways of functioning). tDCS can be used to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. It has also been used to increase cognitive functioning and performance, and increase executive function in individuals with ADHD. It has also shown to help individuals recover from addictions.
tDCS works by applying a low-intensity electrical current to the scalp through two or more electrodes, which stimulate specific areas in the brain to improve functioning. tDCS is a treatment you can do yourself at home, and is most effective when done on a daily or regular basis for short periods of time.
tDCS works safely and effectively, with no known side effects from short-term or long-term use. If you think this could be an effective treatment for you, contact our office and we will provide you with a device and show you how to effectively use it in the convenience of your home.
tDCS offers offers effective results for many mental health disorders, both when used on its own and when combined with other interventions. When you schedule a consult with our staff, we will explore every treatment pathway available to you, and find the best treatment or treatments for optimal results.
tDCS can be combined with many other psychiatric interventions. Some examples of treatment pathways that combine tDCS with additional interventions would be: tDCS combined with Ketamine to treat depression or anxiety, or tDCS combined with TMS to treat depression or OCD. Combining tDCS with psychotherapy can also be an effective way of optimizing the growth and change you’re already experiencing through your therapeutic work in improving cognitive functioning, thought patterns, and emotional regulation.
