--- title: Empathy MindCare | Psychiatry & Deep TMS in Walnut Creek & Zephyr Cove description: Psychiatric care for adolescents and adults in Walnut Creek, CA and Zephyr Cove, NV. Deep TMS, ketamine, psychotherapy, and medication management. --- [ **Request a consultation today! 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Walnut Creek, CA 94596 #### [(775) 380-8574](tel:7753808574) [ **Request a consultation today! Text/call us at (775) 380-8574 or (415) 906-5337**](https://www.empathymindcare.com/request-a-consultation?hsLang=en) [Patient Portal Powered by ![641a161c2998a636867547ae_logo](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/EmpathyMindCare_August2024/images/641a161c2998a636867547ae_logo.svg)](https://www.osmind.org/clinic/our-clinic) [Request a Consultation](https://www.empathymindcare.com/request-a-consultation?hsLang=en) [Patient Portal Powered by ![641a161c2998a636867547ae_logo](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/EmpathyMindCare_August2024/images/641a161c2998a636867547ae_logo.svg)](https://www.osmind.org/clinic/our-clinic) [Request a Consultation](https://www.empathymindcare.com/request-a-consultation?hsLang=en) ## CARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUR BRAIN CHANGE Healing starts with being seen, heard, and understood — and it's built on science. Your brain has a real capacity to rewire and recover.   We're here to support that. Most clinics treat a symptom. We treat the whole person — and we design care around how the brain actually heals.   Dr. Richard Bermudes brings more than 20 years of experience as an a specialist in advanced brain treatments, combining FDA-cleared brain stimulation, evidence-based therapy, and medication management under one roof, with one physician who stays with you throughout.     **FDA-Cleared Deep TMS  •  Physician-Led Care  •  Adults & Adolescents** **Empathy MindCare Locations: Walnut Creek, CA & Zephyr Cove, NV** ![main emc](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/main%20emc.jpg?width=5304&height=7952&name=main%20emc.jpg "main emc") [Request a Consultation](https://www.empathymindcare.com/request-a-consultation?hsLang=en) ### WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT ###### There are many places to get TMS. Here's what sets ours apart. ### You are cared for by the physician, not handed off Dr. Bermudes is a past president of the Clinical TMS Society and lead editor of the field's standard textbook on TMS. At many clinics, the physician signs the chart and a technician runs the rest. Here, your psychiatrist designs and oversees your care — and that relationship is the heart of how we work. ### We look for what others might miss Dr. Bermudes' dual training in psychiatry and family medicine means he does not assume your symptoms are purely psychiatric. He actively investigates medical conditions that can affect brain function — because treating the whole picture means ruling nothing out. ### Coordinated care that lasts   We combine Deep TMS, therapy, and medication into one plan instead of three disconnected ones — and we stay with you through remission and maintenance, because brain health is ongoing, not one-and-done.   ### We work alongside your existing care Already seeing a therapist or psychiatrist? You don't have to choose. We coordinate directly with your care team so every part of your treatment is working toward the same goal. ###### **WE WORK WITH MAJOR INSURANCE COMPANIES** ![Cigna ](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_53_42%20PM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_53_42%20PM.png "Cigna ") ![anthem](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_54_58%20PM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_54_58%20PM.png "anthem") ![Aetna](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_04_13%20AM.png?width=600&height=218&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_04_13%20AM.png "Aetna") ![blue shield of CA](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_01_08%20AM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_01_08%20AM.png "blue shield of CA") ![united healthcare](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_09_40%20AM.png?width=600&height=240&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_09_40%20AM.png "united healthcare") ![optum](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_57_05%20PM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_57_05%20PM.png "optum") ![ChatGPT Image Aug 18, 2026 at 09_00_11 AM](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2009_00_11%20AM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2009_00_11%20AM.png "ChatGPT Image Aug 18, 2026 at 09_00_11 AM") ![UMR](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_59_28%20PM.png?width=600&height=300&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_59_28%20PM.png "UMR") ![blue shield Nevada](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_02_59%20AM.png?width=600&height=223&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_02_59%20AM.png "blue shield Nevada") ![evernorth](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_05_03%20AM.png?width=600&height=201&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_05_03%20AM.png "evernorth") ![carelon](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/carelon.png?width=600&height=200&name=carelon.png "carelon") ![meritain](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/meritain.png?width=600&height=200&name=meritain.png "meritain") ## TREATMENTS Effective Treatments for Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and more ![tms](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/tms.svg) ### Deep TMS FDA-cleared brain stimulation to treat major depressive disorders. TMS targets the networks involved in mood, anxiety, and regulation. The foundation of what we do. ![psychotherapy](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/psychotherapy.png) ### Psychotherapy Evidence-based therapy  -  CBT and ACT -   provided alongside Deep TMS or medication to reinforce and sustain your progress. ![medication-management](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/medication-management.png) ### Medication Management Thoughtful, physician-led medication management — coordinated with your full care plan, not managed in isolation. ![metabolic-health](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/metabolic-health.png) ### Metabolic & Whole-Body Brain Health Mood, cognition, and metabolism are deeply connected. Dr. Bermudes treats them together -  physician-led metabolic care as part of your whole-person plan. ![ketamine1](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/ketamine1.svg) ### Ketamine & Esketamine (Spravato) Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Esketamine (Spravato) will be available at Empathy MindCare in the near future. We are finalizing our program and do not yet have a set start date. [Contact us](https://www.empathymindcare.com/request-a-consultation?hsLang=en) to be notified when these treatments become available.   ![adolescent-care-icon-green-1](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/adolescent-care-icon-green-1.svg) ### Adolescent Care   Deep TMS is FDA-cleared for patients with Major Depression ages 15 and over. We help teenagers navigate depression, with families involved every step of the way. [Request a Consultation](https://www.empathymindcare.com/request-a-consultation?hsLang=en) ## CONDITIONS WE TREAT   ![depression](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/depression.png) ### Depression More than sadness -  depression affects how you think, feel, and function. We treat the whole picture, including when it shows up alongside anxiety, trauma, or other challenges. ![anxiety](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/anxiety.png) ### Anxiety Persistent worry, physical symptoms, avoidance - anxiety can take over your life. We combine FDA-cleared Deep TMS with evidence-based therapy to address it at the source. ![ocd](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/ocd.png) ### OCD When unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviors won't let go, FDA-cleared Deep TMS combined with therapy offers a path forward that medication alone often can't provide. ![bipolar-disorder](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/bipolar-disorder.png) ### Bipolar Disorder Managing bipolar disorder requires more than a prescription. We build coordinated, physician-led plans that address the full complexity of the condition. ![addiction](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/addiction.svg) ### Addiction Cravings and addiction are brain-based — and treatable. Deep TMS is FDA-cleared for smoking cessation, with physician-led care for the full picture. ![chronic-pain](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/chronic-pain.svg) ### Chronic Pain Chronic pain and mood are deeply connected — each can drive the other. We treat both sides of that cycle with physician-led, integrated care. ![brain fog](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/brain%20fog.svg) ### Cognitive Health **Brain Fog & Menopause** Difficulty focusing, memory lapses, mental fatigue — these changes are real, and they are worth taking seriously. ## HOW IT WORKS Healing is possible. If you are ready to explore what's next, we are ready to listen. ### Step 1 #### **Schedule a Consultation ** Tell us what's been going on. We'll listen, answer your questions, and help you understand whether Empathy MindCare is the right fit. ### Step 2 #### **Build Your Plan Together ** Dr. Bermudes reviews your history and works with you to design a care plan — one that fits your diagnosis, your life, and your goals. ### Step 3 #### **Begin Care** Treatment starts on your timeline. We coordinate everything, verify your insurance, and stay with you every step of the way. [Request a Consultation](https://www.empathymindcare.com/request-a-consultation?hsLang=en) ### **![insurance-card](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hubfs/insurance-card.svg)** ### **Insurance & Coverage** We work with most major insurances, including: **Cigna · Aetna · Meritain Health · Anthem · Blue Shield of CA · Blue Shield of NV · United Healthcare · Evernorth Health Services · Optum · UMR · Magellan · Carelon Behavioral Health** We are working toward **Medicare** enrollment — contact us to check your current coverage options. We will verify your coverage before you begin — no surprises.     ![Cigna ](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_53_42%20PM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_53_42%20PM.png "Cigna ") ![anthem](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_54_58%20PM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_54_58%20PM.png "anthem") ![Aetna](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_04_13%20AM.png?width=600&height=218&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_04_13%20AM.png "Aetna") ![blue shield of CA](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_01_08%20AM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_01_08%20AM.png "blue shield of CA") ![united healthcare](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_09_40%20AM.png?width=600&height=240&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_09_40%20AM.png "united healthcare") ![optum](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_57_05%20PM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_57_05%20PM.png "optum") ![UMR](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_59_28%20PM.png?width=600&height=300&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2017%2c%202026%20at%2011_59_28%20PM.png "UMR") ![blue shield Nevada](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_02_59%20AM.png?width=600&height=223&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_02_59%20AM.png "blue shield Nevada") ![evernorth](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_05_03%20AM.png?width=600&height=201&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2012_05_03%20AM.png "evernorth") ![carelon](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/carelon.png?width=600&height=200&name=carelon.png "carelon") ![meritain](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/meritain.png?width=600&height=200&name=meritain.png "meritain") ![Oscar](https://www.empathymindcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2009_00_11%20AM.png?width=600&height=200&name=ChatGPT%20Image%20Aug%2018%2c%202026%20at%2009_00_11%20AM.png "Oscar") ### YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE Taking the first step is often the hardest part.  We make it simple reach out and we'll take it from there. 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