Rapid Response Neuromodulation & Evidence Driven Care for Treatment-Resistant Patients
Accelerated TMS is safe and more effective than psychotherapy and medication.
77%
Response rate of patients with treatment-resistant mental illness who recieved HOPE TMS therapy*
20,000+
Accelerated TMS Treatment Sessions
3 years to date*
ABOUT ACACIA
Acacia Clinics opened its doors in 2018 after founding members Dr. David Carreon and Dr. Nathan Meng, both Stanford Medicine alumni, were disheartened by the mental health care’s stagnant nature. Even while training at one of the top psychiatry programs in the world, there was a general resignation that some patients may never get better.
Dr. Carreon and Dr. Meng shared a vision that there was a better way to approach mental health care. A way that honored patients as unique individuals, not a collection of chemicals. Together, they founded Acacia Clinics, which integrated research, patient-focused care, and cutting-edge therapies to provide the best experience and results.
Today, the clinic is the leading provider of the latest mental health treatments with the aim of helping patients not merely exist but flourish.
Treatments Offered
HOPE-TMS®
Acacia’s specialized treatment protocol that isn’t offered anywhere else — HOPE-TMS® is a program that combines the accelerated 5-day TMS treatment process with high-impact, evidence-based psychotherapy. With HOPE-TMS®, your patient will get a functional MRI (or fMRI) with personalized targeting. This is genuine and true neuronavigation to a personalized target that is unique to you, to give our patients the best and most lasting results.
Conventional TMS
We also offer Conventional TMS services, which are covered by most insurance providers. Treatment is delivered in 8-22 minute increments once per day over the course of 8 to 10 weeks, depending on your specific diagnosis protocol.
SAINT® Therapy
The SAINT® neuromodulation system is an innovative approach to treating depression. It employs non-invasive magnetic stimulation tailored to precisely target specific brain areas linked to depression. This accelerated and personalized method is designed to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
ACT TMS
Accelerated therapy (ACT) TMS at Acacia is a treatment protocol that uses a timing pattern similar to SAINT® and HOPE-TMS®. The treatment schedule spans 5-10 days with up to 10 sessions per day for a total of 50 stimulation sessions.
This therapy does not require an fMRI and is not real time neuronavigated. Accelerated TMS is prescribed both on Magventure and BrainsWay’s Deep TMS® system.
SPRAVATO®
SPRAVATO® (esketamine) is a safe, non-invasive prescription nasal spray designed to treat adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not found relief with other antidepressant treatments. Acacia uses SPRAVATO® as a complement or alternative to TMS in certain challenging cases.
Clinical Trials
The Acacia Research Center (ARC) is dedicated to advancing neuroscience and revolutionizing neuromodulation treatment. At ARC, we collaborate with industry and academic partners to conduct pioneering clinical trials. Check out ARC to see if any trials are suitable for your patient.
Learn more.
Check out a few videos with our doctors sharing more about HOPE-TMS® and SAINT® Therapy.
Referral Form
For referring providers, please fill out our form.
Main Office
Research
TMS Coordinator
Fax
(650) 993-9996
(650) 993-9397
(650) 521-5211
(650) 999-0939
Payment Options
Covering treatment costs can be an obstacle for many patients, so we offer several ways to pay for TMS therapy services.
We believe everyone should have access to better mental health treatment. Acacia’s staff also works with employers, insurance companies, and government officials to make these proven treatments more widely accessible.
Insurance Plans
TMS is covered by most insurance providers for depression. Acacia accepts most insurance plans and will work with you to determine if you are eligible.
Private Pay
Acacia has private pay options for all of our services, including TMS and Accelerated TMS. Please contact us to discuss our fees. Acacia accepts cash, check, and all major credit cards.
Financial Aid
Acacia is pleased to provide financial aid for those who would benefit from TMS but may not be eligible for insurance coverage, or do not have insurance. Please contact us for more information.
ACCEPTED INSURANCES
Standard TMS Therapy is covered by most insurance companies. If your patient’s insurance provider is not presently covering TMS, Acacia can help you negotiate with your insurance provider for reimbursement, on a case-by-case basis.
OTHER INQUIRIES
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Likeminded Partners
Acacia is searching for donors and research partners to pursue the next discovery and breakthrough in neuroscientific treatments.
Critical Discovery
Traditional approaches to mental health care are slow and often ineffective — the need for new treatments is vital to our future.
Ideal Setup
Acacia’s in-house research center has a leading research team already engaged in clinical trials.
Proven Track Record
Our team has been involved in successful and critical research endeavors, including work with Stanford’s Brain Stimulation Lab with Magnus SAINT. -
Acacia is equipped to provide the best mental health care for your employees and can be your mental health clinic of choice/extension of your clinic. We are ready to partner together to give the best care to your employees.
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Acacia is dedicated to providing education about TMS and especially the new advancements in neuroscientific care. Please reach out to [email protected] for quotes or appearances.
TMS Treatments
Acacia Team