At Clear Path Psychiatry, our mission is simple: create a space where innovative psychiatric care feels accessible, effective, and human.
Dr. Molly Davis, (dual board-certified adult and geriatric psychiatrist), and Dr. Veronika Zantop, (a perinatal specialist), have worked alongside psychiatric nurse practitioners Kelsey Knox, PMHNP, and Dr. Eliza Brink, PMHNP, co-founder of Clear Path, to deliver some of the highest level of interventional psychiatric care in the Seattle region.
What Makes Clear Path Psychiatry Different?
We built our practice around both science and compassion. Patients often tell us that the difference they feel here is more than just clinical — it’s personal.
- Evidence-based treatments guided by research
- Providers who listen and truly care
- A calm, supportive setting
How Does our Environment Support Patient Healing?
- Natural light fills our clinic
- Canal views create a sense of openness
- Quiet spaces allow patients to rest, work, or recharge between treatments
Why Does TMS Matter for Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Many people we see haven’t found relief with medications, which:
- Take weeks to show benefit
- Often cause unwanted side effects
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) offers a non-invasive, well-tolerated alternative.
But standard TMS requires daily sessions for six weeks — a barrier for patients balancing school, careers, or long commutes.
How Is Deep TMS Different from Medications?
- Directly stimulates targeted brain regions linked to mood regulation
- Avoids systemic side effects that medications can cause
What Barriers Exist with Standard TMS Schedules?
- Time commitment: daily treatments for six weeks is not realistic for all patients
What Is Accelerated TMS and How Does It Work?
While standard TMS protocols require daily sessions for six weeks, Accelerated TMS compresses the same treatment course into just five days.
Patients complete multiple short sessions each day, finishing a full course of treatment in one week instead of six.
This condensed schedule makes TMS more accessible for people balancing work, school, or family responsibilities — without sacrificing effectiveness.
What Does an Accelerated TMS Treatment Schedule Look Like Compared to Standard TMS?
At Clear Path Psychiatry, accelerated TMS is completed in just 5 days.
Patients receive several short sessions each day, allowing them to finish a full course of treatment in one week instead of the typical 6 weeks.
Comparison of standard TMS treatment schedules, showing differences in session length, overall course, and frequency.
For more information on the different types of brain stimulation therapies, see the NIMH overview.
How Does Accelerated TMS Compare to Standard TMS?
- Effectiveness: Similar results to standard protocols
- Efficiency: Full course in 5 days instead of 6 weeks
- Convenience: Less disruption to daily routines
Evidence from the Largest Accelerated TMS Study
“In a recent multi-site clinical trial of accelerated Deep TMS more than 80% of patients with depression improved, and about half achieved full remission of symptoms.”
Clear Path participated in a multi-site clinical trial exploring accelerated Deep TMS (Accelerated iTBS, H1 coil at 110% rMT).
- 104 participants across eight sites — the largest accelerated Deep TMS study to date
- Patients showed faster improvements
- By six weeks, remission and response rates were comparable to standard TMS
- Patients experienced less disruption to daily life
The study is undergoing peer review, and FDA clearance for accelerated protocols is anticipated soon. Clear Path is already offering this option for patients seeking a faster treatment path.
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Voices From Our Team
As Dr. Eliza Brink, PMHNP, shares:
“We’ve often seen medications fall short, and the side effects can be discouraging. TMS has changed the trajectory for so many of our patients. Offering it in an accelerated format has opened doors for people who never thought they could make it work.”
She adds:
“Rapid treatments like this are shifting the landscape and helping people return to work, return to their families, and return to being themselves more quickly."
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What Do These Results Mean for Patients?
For our patients balancing work, family, or school, accelerated TMS represents a new way forward.
It delivers the same effectiveness as standard TMS — in a schedule that feels more manageable.
At Clear Path, we believe psychiatric care should not only be effective, but also practical, timely, and aligned with the realities of everyday life.
Key Takeaways on Accelerated TMS:
- Accelerated TMS works faster than standard TMS while delivering comparable results.
- The condensed schedule means less disruption to daily routines.
- Clear Path is a Seattle leader in interventional psychiatric care, offering advanced treatments like TMS and
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Is Accelerated TMS Right for You?
If you or a loved one is struggling with treatment-resistant depression — or co-occurring conditions such as anxiety , PTSD , or OCD — our team can help.
Schedule a consultation at our Seattle clinic to learn if Accelerated TMS is the right option for you.
