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MeRT for Treatment‑Resistant Depression in Plano

Personalized Brain-Based Treatment When Depression Doesn’t Improve with Medication

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Depression Relief Is Possible, Even When Nothing Else Has Helped

If you’ve tried multiple antidepressants and therapy sessions but still struggle with depression, you may be dealing with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). It’s a frustrating and exhausting experience, but it’s more common than you might think.

Up to one in three people with depression don’t respond to standard treatment methods. At Brain Treatment Center Plano, we offer a breakthrough approach called MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy). This non-invasive treatment customizes brain stimulation based on your unique brainwave activity.

What is Treatment-Resistant Depression?

TRD is a form of major depression that doesn’t respond to at least two different antidepressant medications. The symptoms can persist for months or years, despite your best efforts to get better.

You may be experiencing:

  • Ongoing feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
  • Trouble sleeping or constant fatigue
  • Difficulty focusing or making decisions
  • Low motivation or loss of interest in things you once enjoyed
  • Suicidal thoughts or emotional numbness

If this sounds familiar, it’s not because you haven’t tried hard enough. It’s because your brain may need a different kind of help—one that starts with understanding how it’s functioning at a deeper level.

What Causes Treatment-Resistant Depression?

TRD is often linked to:

  • Brainwave dysregulation, where regions of the brain aren’t properly synchronized
  • Chronic stress or emotional trauma
  • Genetic variations that reduce responsiveness to medication
  • Neurological changes that affect how signals travel in the brain

While medications can and do help many, sometimes they don’t work. And that calls for a different approach.

A More Personalized Way to Treat TRD: MeRT

MeRT is a treatment protocol that builds on repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), an FDA-cleared therapy for depression, by adding advanced brain mapping.

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, MeRT begins with a detailed analysis of your brain’s electrical activity using quantitative EEG (qEEG) and EKG testing. This data allows us to develop a highly personalized treatment plan that targets the specific areas of your brain that are underperforming or out of sync.

MeRT is:

  • Grounded in the science of rTMS, but made more precise with EEG guidance
  • Safe and noninvasive
  • Drug-free and well-tolerated
  • Customized to your unique brainwave patterns
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The Science Behind Magnetic Stimulation for Depression

Magnetic stimulation has been shown to be an effective alternative to antidepressants—especially for those with treatment-resistant depression. A large study published in JAMA Psychiatry compared rTMS to a medication switch and found:

  • 37.5% of patients responded to rTMS (vs. 14.6% with medication change)
  • 27% achieved remission with rTMS (vs. 4.9% with antidepressants)
  • rTMS effectively reduced symptoms of anxiety and anhedonia (loss of pleasure)

Because MeRT uses rTMS technology, it provides the same benefits, plus added precision based on your brain’s actual function.

Why Choose Brain Treatment Center Plano?

Brain Treatment Center Plano offers expert-led, individualized treatment in a supportive and welcoming environment.

  • Directed by board-certified neurologist Dr. Spencer O. Miller, with extensive MeRT experience
  • Located conveniently in Plano, serving North Dallas and surrounding communities
  • Compassionate staff dedicated to helping you feel heard and supported
  • One of the few clinics in the region offering MeRT guided by qEEG brain mapping
  • Proud to support TRICARE patients and military families

TRICARE Support for Your Depression Treatment

Because MeRT uses FDA-cleared rTMS technology, TRICARE may cover treatment for patients diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression. We’ll help you understand your benefits and guide you every step of the way.

Our team will:

  • Verify your TRICARE eligibility
  • Assist with the authorization process
  • Explore self-pay options for any uncovered services

We’re honored to serve military families and veterans who are looking for alternatives beyond medication.

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There Is Hope, And It Starts with Your Brain

If you’ve tried everything and still don’t feel like yourself, don’t give up. MeRT offers a new path, one built around your unique brain and your capacity to heal.

Call us today to schedule a free phone consultation. Our New Patient Coordinator will take the time to listen and explain. She can answer most questions and discuss our protocols, scheduling, fees, and other information. If you have TRICARE insurance, she can help determine your coverage.

Call today to schedule a free phone consultation. We’re here to help you feel better—starting now.

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  • Absolute Contraindications

    Absolute contraindications for cortical MeRT treatment: Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Vagal Nerve Stimulator, VP Shunt/ Magnetic intracranial shunts, Deep Brain Stimulator, Epidural Cortical stimulator, Steel shunts/stents, Cranial metal fragments (i.e. shrapnel, excluding titanium), Cochlear implant, Aneurysm clips, coils, pipelines flow diversion, Pregnant or breastfeeding, Primary brain cancer / metastatic legions in brain (unless palliative care), Magnetic dental implants, Implanted cardio-verter defibrillators (ICD), Ocular implants, Suicide attempts.

  • Relative Contraindications

    Relative contraindications: These require closer protocol attention and may or may not disqualify someone from receiving cortical MeRT treatment, depending on the doctor’s discretion and the person’s individual condition. These include: History of Seizure or seizure disorder, Titanium shunts/stents, Spinal Cord Stimulator, Hearing aids, Ferrous cortical implants, Magnetic ink tattoo, Bipolar Disorder Type I/II, Baha Implant, Suicide ideation.