How TMS Helps Veterans and Military Families

Ashley Keays • November 12, 2025

Restoring Hope for Those Who’ve Served

At Creative Wellness TMS, we’re proud to serve those who serve our country. Many of our patients come from the Joint Base Lewis–McChord (JBLM) community, including active-duty service members, veterans, and their families who are coping with the lasting effects of trauma, stress, and depression.


Life after military service can bring invisible wounds. For many, traditional treatments such as medication or talk therapy alone haven’t provided enough relief. That’s where Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) offers a new path forward - a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment designed to restore balance and function to the brain.

Understanding the Challenge

Post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety are common among military personnel and veterans. These conditions can disrupt relationships, sleep, focus, and overall quality of life.


While medications can help, they often come with side effects that interfere with daily functioning - something that can be especially difficult for those balancing service, family, and work responsibilities.


TMS therapy gives veterans and their loved ones an alternative: one that targets the root of the problem in the brain without medication or invasive procedures.

How TMS Helps Veterans

TMS works by using magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive areas of the brain involved in mood regulation and emotional control. For veterans struggling with depression or PTSD, this stimulation helps restore healthy brain activity and reduce symptoms such as:


  • Persistent sadness or hopelessness
  • Loss of interest or motivation
  • Intrusive thoughts or flashbacks
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Emotional numbness or irritability


Over time, patients often notice improved mood, better focus, and a renewed sense of connection with themselves and others.

Supporting Military Families Too

The impact of service extends beyond the individual - it affects spouses, partners, and children too. Military families face unique stressors such as deployments, relocations, and reintegration challenges.


At Creative Wellness TMS, we recognize that mental health support should include the entire family unit. TMS therapy not only helps veterans recover but can also strengthen relationships and bring peace back into the home.


We frequently work with families connected to JBLM, offering flexible scheduling and a compassionate, judgment-free environment that understands the military lifestyle.

Interested in learning more?


Schedule a consultation to see if TMS could be right for you.

Visit our contact page or call 253-900-1605 to speak with our team.

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What to Expect from Treatment

TMS treatments are comfortable, non-invasive, and require no anesthesia or downtime. Each session lasts about 20 minutes, five days a week for several weeks. You can drive yourself home or back to base immediately afterward.


Most patients start to notice improvements in mood and energy levels after just a few weeks - and long-term relief often continues to build even after the treatment course ends.

Our Commitment to Veterans

Our team is honored to help military members and veterans find relief from depression, anxiety, and PTSD. We are continually expanding our partnerships within the JBLM area and beyond to ensure more access to effective mental-health care.


We also assist with insurance verification and financing options to help make treatment accessible to those who need it most.

Healing from trauma and depression takes courage - and no one should have to face it alone. Creative Wellness TMS is here to support veterans and military families every step of the way. Joint Base Lewis-McChord and struggling with depression or PTSD, there is hope. Schedule a Consultation and learn how TMS can help restore balance, purpose, and peace of mind.

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