Empathy MindCare | Psychiatry & Deep TMS in Walnut Creek & Zephyr Cove

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.

TREATMENTS

Effective Treatments for Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and more

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

Evidence-based therapy - CBT and ACT - provided alongside Deep TMS or medication to reinforce and sustain your progress.

Medication Management

Thoughtful, physician-led medication management — coordinated with your full care plan, not managed in isolation.

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.

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 to be notified when these treatments become available.

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.

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CONDITIONS WE TREAT

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

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

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

Managing bipolar disorder requires more than a prescription. We build coordinated, physician-led plans that address the full complexity of the condition.