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What this is
EEG-guided TMS protocol.
A more measured way to track response, support precision targeting, and make treatment feel more individualized from the start.
Coverage check
Tried therapy and medication? Your insurance may cover what comes next.
If you've tried therapy and medication without enough relief, a short pre-screen can help prepare the coverage conversation.
Three quick questions. No commitment. No cost.
Start Coverage Pre-Screen
This is not an approval or clinical determination. The team still verifies benefits and treatment fit.
Real clinical team. Calm first step.
Patient perspective
"The insurance steps were explained before treatment began."
Marija Adams
- Evanston clinic
- Insurance guidance
- Psychiatric oversight
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Clinical credibility
Real medical oversight.
In-person care in Evanston with psychiatric review, medical judgment, insurance guidance, and EEG-informed treatment planning.
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Why this can feel different
High-tech still has to feel human.
What most people want first is not a lecture about technology. They want to know whether they likely qualify and what happens next.
Before anything else
We check whether you likely qualify.
That means therapy history, medication history, and insurance. The team then explains what still needs verification.
- Short coverage pre-screen
- No pressure tonight
- Reviewed through a real clinical lens
What one patient said
“The process was calm, exacting, and incredibly helpful. We highly recommend scheduling a consultation with the R Hope team.”
— Jennifer + David
Why people start here
- • Family-owned clinical team in Evanston
- • Former patients who can share real perspective
- • Insurance guidance and deductible support before you commit
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Why R Hope
Family-owned care, more advanced precision tools, patient-to-patient support, and real help with coverage. The goal is not just sophisticated treatment. It is a process that feels guided from the beginning.
Family-owned care with real compassion.
R Hope is a family-owned clinic with an experienced team that takes time to explain things clearly and meet people with empathy.
Advanced technology with more visibility.
EEG-guided tracking and precision tools give the team a clearer view of how treatment is responding over time.
Support from people who have been through it.
Patients can access a TMS support group where former patients share perspective, practical answers, and what the process actually felt like.
Coverage help and flexible payment support.
The team checks insurance, helps with deductibles and coinsurance questions, and walks through payment options before anything feels confusing.
Standard path vs R Hope path
Standard TMS path
- × Clinical intake and diagnosis review
- × Device- and indication-specific treatment planning
- × Insurance verification based on the current plan rules
- × A first conversation to review options and questions
R Hope path
- ✓ Coverage check comes first, before you commit to anything
- ✓ EEG-guided care with more visibility into how treatment is responding
- ✓ Neuronavigation supports more precise targeting
- ✓ The first step is a calmer, more manageable conversation
Care path
The process stays manageable from the first step onward.
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Start with the 30-second check
A few questions help the team prepare for a coverage conversation. This is not a payer decision or clinical determination.
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We review the coverage details
If you're likely qualified, the team checks your plan and prepares a clear answer.
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You get a calm first conversation
No machines. No pressure. Just a short call to understand the process and ask questions.
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Assessment and treatment happen when you are ready
If it feels like the right fit, the next step is an EEG baseline and a more personalized treatment plan.
What patients say
SUPPORT
Real review
“The Evanston team made the process feel organized, supportive, and easier to understand from the first conversation.”
— J.W.
INSURANCE
Real review
“The team was professional, helpful, and clear about the insurance steps before treatment began.”
— Marija Adams
First 5 minutes
What it feels like when you walk in
A calm room. A real person. No rush.
This first part is not about pressure. It is about helping you understand what the next step looks like in a space that feels steady.
A welcoming entry, not a hospital feel
The first 5 minutes are just a conversation. The first few minutes are meant to lower the temperature, not raise it.
A chair, a conversation, and clear answers
Most of the first visit is simply understanding where you are and what comes next.
A clinic that feels calm instead of rushed
You won't be pushed into a decision while you're still trying to understand the basics.
The people behind your care
Real names, psychiatric oversight, and a team that explains what happens next clearly.
Medical oversight
Janet Starck, MD
Keeps the first step clear, medically grounded, and patient-centered from the beginning.
Chief psychiatrist
Dr. Syed Rahim
Supports psychiatric review, treatment planning, and the clinical judgment behind each case.
TMS technician
Jelena Zivkovic
Helps sessions feel steady, understandable, and much less intimidating in day-to-day care.
Common questions, clear answers
What do most insurance providers require for TMS coverage?
Most insurers look for three things: a documented history of talk therapy, at least two medication trials that did not provide adequate relief, and a depression diagnosis from a qualified provider. If that sounds like your experience, you may already meet the key requirements. Our team can help you verify.
What are the most common side effects?
Common side effects may include scalp discomfort or mild headache during or shortly after a session. TMS is non-invasive and FDA-cleared for eligible patients with depression, depending on device and indication.
What does a TMS session feel like?
You'll sit in a comfortable chair while a device delivers focused magnetic pulses to a targeted area of your brain. Some people describe a light tapping sensation. Sessions typically last 20-30 minutes, and you can drive yourself home afterward.
How many sessions are typical?
A standard course of TMS treatment usually involves sessions 5 days a week over 4-6 weeks, though your care team will tailor the plan to your situation. Each session is short enough that most people fit it into their regular schedule.
What does the treatment timeline typically look like?
After your coverage is verified and your first conversation is complete, the next step is a full assessment with EEG baseline. Treatment usually begins within days of approval. Your care team monitors progress with ongoing EEG readings so the plan can be adjusted along the way.
What happens next
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You answer three quick questions
Therapy history, medication history, and insurance. Nothing more complicated than that.
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We look at whether it likely lines up
If your history matches what insurers usually require, the next step becomes much clearer.
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You get a calm next-step answer
The team explains what still needs to be verified with your insurer and what happens next.
Coverage check
If you want clarity, the quiz is here.
Three quick questions. Then a clearer sense of whether insurance may cover the next step.
Three quick questions
Check where you stand.
One calm step at a time. No account. No long form.
Janet, Dr. Rahim, and Jelena
Real clinical team. Calm first step.
Step 1 of 3
This is one of the first things most insurers look for.
Have you tried talk therapy or counseling for depression?
No pressure. Just a clearer answer.
If tonight is not the right time, that is OK too. This page will still be here tomorrow.
Beat the depression