Accelerated TMS 5×5
Depression treatment in one week
What Is Accelerated TMS?
A typical TMS treatment course for depression consists of once-daily sessions for about 6–8 weeks. Accelerated TMS has been shown to achieve similar benefits by condensing these treatment sessions into just one week.
What Is Unique About UCLA’s 5×5?
For a more targeted approach, we use MRI images to accurately stimulate the key areas of your brain. Each accelerated session is about 9 minutes long. After your 5 days of treatment, we schedule follow-up appointments to assess your improvement over time. We will schedule additional single day treatment sessions for boosting, maintaining, or consolidating the treatment benefits.
Dr. Evan Einstein demonstrates an accelerated treatment session.
The Experience
Every patient receives personalized stimulation targeting based on their MRI imaging and individual brain anatomy. After treatment, every patient participates in the development of a custom follow-up plan based on individual symptoms and goals.
Every evaluation, follow-up appointment, and TMS treatment session is conducted by an expert TMS physician, who monitors your progress each day and is available to answer any questions.
Individual, private suites are available for each treatment day — fitted for comfort so you can relax between TMS sessions.
Who Is Accelerated TMS For?
The accelerated protocol is an excellent option for patients who:
- Have scheduling constraints: Can’t take 6–8 weeks of daily visits due to work, school, or family obligations
- Are traveling patients: Coming to UCLA from outside the LA area and need a compressed timeline
- Need more urgent relief: Situations where waiting weeks for standard treatment is not ideal
- Prefer a concentrated approach: Some patients simply prefer to complete their treatment in a shorter, more intensive window
Insurance and Cost
Accelerated 5×5 TMS is generally available on a self-pay basis. Our care management team and insurance specialists can review your options — visit our Insurance page or contact our intake coordinators at (310) 825-7471.
Interested in Accelerated TMS?
Our team can help determine whether the accelerated protocol is the right fit for your situation. We'll review your clinical history and discuss scheduling options.
Call: (310) 825-7471
Email: TMSReferrals@mednet.ucla.edu
Medically reviewed by Evan Einstein, MD, MPH · Last reviewed June 2026