Anxiety Treatment in Fort Worth
Find Calm Again with Personalized, EEG-Guided rTMS
At Brain Treatment Center Fort Worth, we use MeRT® (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy), a gentle, drug-free treatment personalized to your brain.
By guiding rTMS through your EEG results, we target the specific brainwave patterns linked to anxiety, helping quiet the mind and restore lasting peace of mind.
Get Relief from Anxiety with Personalized, EEG-Guided rTMS
MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is an advanced, EEG-guided form of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) that helps calm and rebalance brain activity.
While standard rTMS delivers the same magnetic frequency for everyone, MeRT is guided by your brain’s unique electrical patterns. Using data from a quantitative EEG (qEEG) and EKG, our team identifies areas of the brain that are overactive or underactive and creates a treatment plan tailored precisely to you.
This gentle, noninvasive therapy helps your brain communicate more efficiently, which can lead to reduced anxiety, better focus, and improved sleep, often within just a few weeks.
I just finished six weeks of their specialized form of TMS treatment, and it is life-changing. If your anxiety has been resistant to medications, therapy, or other forms of treatment, I highly recommend the Brain Treatment Center.”
– M.E.
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When Anxiety Becomes Overwhelming
Chronic anxiety isn’t just occasional worry. It’s a constant state of tension that affects your thoughts, body, and daily life. Many people experience racing thoughts, irritability, muscle tightness, or sleepless nights, and some even develop sudden panic attacks that seem to come out of nowhere.
One of the most common forms, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), involves persistent and excessive worry about everyday situations—work, health, finances, relationships—even when there’s no clear reason for concern. Over time, this can lead to physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, and digestive issues, leaving you feeling constantly on edge.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Over 40 million adults in the U.S. live with anxiety disorders, making it one of the most common mental health challenges today. And while medication can bring short-term relief, it doesn’t always solve the underlying problem, and may cause side effects such as fatigue, brain fog, or dependency.
That’s why so many patients are turning to EEG-guided rTMS (MeRT) as a safer, more sustainable way to find relief. By identifying and rebalancing the exact areas of the brain linked to anxiety, MeRT helps restore calm and stability, naturally.
MeRT for Anxiety
How MeRT Works to Relieve Anxiety
1. Brain Mapping (qEEG + EKG):
We begin with a detailed brain map to measure your brainwave activity. Patients with anxiety often show distinct imbalances that we can identify on the EEG.
2. Personalized Protocol:
Using this data, we create an individualized rTMS plan that adjusts both the frequency and location of stimulation based on your unique brain activity.
3. Gentle, Noninvasive Stimulation:
During each session, you’ll sit comfortably while a magnetic coil delivers gentle pulses to the targeted brain regions. There’s no pain, no anesthesia, and no downtime.
Over time, these treatments help the brain regain healthy communication patterns, which can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, improve focus, and support better sleep and mood stability.
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Common Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can look different from person to person, but it often includes:
- Constant worry or overthinking
- Restlessness or irritability
- Difficulty relaxing or sleeping
- Fatigue and mental fog
- Heart palpitations or chest tightness
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle tension or trembling
- Panic attacks
- Avoidance of social situations or leaving home
If these symptoms are affecting your quality of life, you may be an excellent candidate for EEG-guided rTMS (MeRT).
Why Choose MeRT over Standard rTMS?
While traditional rTMS uses a one-size-fits-all protocol, MeRT customizes treatment based on your individual brain activity. This EEG-guided personalization allows for more precise targeting and potentially more effective outcomes, especially for people whose anxiety hasn’t improved with medication or therapy alone.
The TMS technology used is FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder and OCD, and is safely used off-label for conditions like anxiety, PTSD, and sleep disorders.
you are in excellent hands
Meet Dr. Spencer O. Miller
Board-Certified Neurologist and Medical Director
Dr. Miller leads the Brain Treatment Center Fort Worth and the Brain Treatment Centers in Dallas and Plano. He is a board-certified neurologist specializing in brain health and advanced neuromodulation therapies, including EEG-guided rTMS (MeRT).
He is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center and the Texas A&M Science Center College of Medicine, where he focuses on stroke, brain injury, and neurorehabilitation. With more than a decade of experience, Dr. Miller is known for his compassionate approach and commitment to helping patients achieve lasting results through noninvasive, science-based care.
Hear it from the Patients
Our patients have a lot to say about their experience with MeRT!
“My experience at the Brain Treatment Center was life-changing. I struggled through years of sleeplessness, constant worry, and struggle with everyday life. Halfway through my first treatment plan, my spirit was revived.
“My loved ones, acquaintances, and people I met started to comment on my positivity and overall demeanor. I went from losing hope to cherishing every moment.
“I would urge anyone who is struggling with any type of psychological struggle to pick up the phone and inquire. Your best days are still to come.”
John G.
“Everything changed when I started treatment. Within two weeks, I was sleeping better. I was off all 12 of my meds that I was on when I started treatment, and I was starting to enjoy life again.
“After the first month, I was socializing with people again, I was able to work out for the first time in years, and I started to help my wife with the bills and our budget. A conservative estimate is that I have had a 60 – 70% reduction of the symptoms and have a whole new lease on life.
“I can focus, feel good about myself, feel confident, and laugh again. Most importantly, I can feel the love for and from my family again. I have never met a group of people who truly are solely focused on helping people feel human again. Spend a day here, and you will see a miracle.”
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“I felt like I was alone even though I was surrounded by love and care. It was just a cloud that would linger over my life every now and again. BTC helped me understand what was going on in my head, and after a month of treatment, I was grateful to be DEPRESSION FREE and MEDICATION FREE for the first time in my life.”
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“For anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, and other symptoms, I highly recommend trying MeRT. My adult son, who has suffered from both problems his entire life and has been on medication, realized a positive change after the first visit. We saw dramatic improvement after each visit. This technology is truly a magic bullet.”
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What to Expect from Treatment
We understand MeRT is a relatively new treatment, and you may not be certain if this is right for you. But this is not a decision you need to make right away or all alone. Your first step would be a simple phone consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. Here, you can discuss your symptoms and history, ask all the questions you want, and have her explain the protocols, fees, and details of treatment.
Step 1
Testing and Consultation
If you are interested in taking the next step in seeing if MeRT treatment is right for you, we can set up an appointment for an EEG and a second appointment for a consultation with the doctor to talk about your symptoms and the results of your EEG. Each of these appointments is about 45 minutes to an hour.
At the first appointment, our neuro technician will perform an EEG and an EKG. Both are simple, painless, and non-invasive tests to see exactly what is happening in your brain.
A few days later, when your test results are in and analyzed, you will have a one-on-one consultation with the doctor. You can attend this appointment virtually from the comfort of your home. Here you will discuss your test results, get answers to questions you may have, and together determine if you are a candidate for treatment.
Step 2
The Assessment Period
If you and the doctor then decide to move forward with MeRT, the next step is what we call the Assessment Period. Here we will perform a short period of several days of TMS treatment, followed by a new EEG to see if you are responding. We assess this based on the new EEG results as compared to the initial one done before treatment started, as well as symptom improvements.
Step 3
Continued Treatment
If there is a positive response to treatment during the assessment period, you will likely have noticed some improvements. At that point, we can schedule the additional treatment duration. We perform treatments daily, Monday to Friday, in two-week increments. A typical treatment session takes about 45 minutes.
You will sit in a chair while the neurotechnician administers the treatment via a handheld magnet near the scalp. We deliver magnetic impulses for 6 to 8 seconds each minute. You may feel a slight sensation while the treatment is occurring, but it is not uncomfortable. We use no medications, and you are fully awake throughout.
MeRT treatments will usually last anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. Sometimes, we recommend additional treatment time to get the best results from MeRT. Each patient is unique, and protocols may vary. Plus, your provider will have regularly scheduled follow-up EEGs and meet with you to closely manage your progress.
Take the First Step Toward a Calmer Mind
If anxiety has been holding you back and medications haven’t helped, there’s hope right here in Fort Worth. Call 817-477-6991 or fill out the contact form below to connect with our New Patient Coordinator. She’ll answer your questions, explain the treatment process, and help you decide whether MeRT is right for you.
With EEG-guided, personalized rTMS (MeRT), you can find lasting calm—and take back control of your life.
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Insurance Coverage and Payment Options
Currently, rTMS is FDA-cleared to treat Depression. At the end of your treatment, we can provide you with all the appropriate paperwork so you can submit it to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Some patients have reported that, depending on their health coverage, they have been able to receive some reimbursement for EEGs, clinical evaluations, and treatment. Medicare patients have reported that their coverage does not reimburse the treatment itself.
We accept all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
