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Tanya Laurenti

Shirley Barrera

Tanya Laurenti

Tanya is our Lead Clinical Coordinator and certified TMS technician. She is a member of the Texas Hill Country TMS Leadership Team and has been with Dr. Bening since day one of the clinic opening. She was a "natural" working the TMS machine from the first time she got her hands on it!  She has had extensive training on TMS technology and 

Tanya is our Lead Clinical Coordinator and certified TMS technician. She is a member of the Texas Hill Country TMS Leadership Team and has been with Dr. Bening since day one of the clinic opening. She was a "natural" working the TMS machine from the first time she got her hands on it!  She has had extensive training on TMS technology and techniques. She is positive, encouraging and our patients absolutely love her. She is often popping around to all of our clinics providing extra support, education and advice to all of our wonderful technicians.  She is directly supervised by Nadia Bening, MD. She enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her significant other, and will do anything for her dogs! busy schedules.

Diane Taylor

Shirley Barrera

Tanya Laurenti

Diane Taylor is a certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Killeen location. She has worked in health care for the majority of her career and is excited to now be involved in hands-on patient care! She can relate exceptionally well to our clientele in Killeen, being a military wife herself; her husband is active duty.

Diane Taylor is a certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Killeen location. She has worked in health care for the majority of her career and is excited to now be involved in hands-on patient care! She can relate exceptionally well to our clientele in Killeen, being a military wife herself; her husband is active duty. Diane knows exactly how effective rTMS can be and is excited to share this treatment in her own community. She is directly supervised by Nadia Bening, MD. She is a mother of 2 as well as a proud doting grandmother. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, cooking and frequenting farmers' markets on weekends. Diane always offers a welcoming and comfortable environment, personalized care and flexible appointment scheduling to accommodate our patients' 

Kiara Price

Shirley Barrera

Shirley Barrera

Kiara Price is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Fredericksburg location. Her goal has always been to work in healthcare, helping patients transform their lives and become the best version of themselves possible. Her technical skills on the TMS machine are remarkable. Her ability to deliver TMS treatments s

Kiara Price is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Fredericksburg location. Her goal has always been to work in healthcare, helping patients transform their lives and become the best version of themselves possible. Her technical skills on the TMS machine are remarkable. Her ability to deliver TMS treatments safely, reliably and efficiently make her the perfect fit for Texas Hill Country TMS. She has a positive attitude, is a great team player and loves being around people all day. She is a Fredericksburg native and has strong family roots in the community. Kiara is directly supervised by Nadia Bening, MD. She is recently engaged and enjoys spending time with her fiancé, hunting with friends and family, and relaxing indoors with a cozy blanket and good show. 

Shirley Barrera

Shirley Barrera

Shirley Barrera

Shirley is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Dripping Springs location. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Pre-Med concentration, knowing that taking care of people in health care settings is her passion. Her experience in research, customer service and various healthcare settings is a perfect combination

Shirley is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Dripping Springs location. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Pre-Med concentration, knowing that taking care of people in health care settings is her passion. Her experience in research, customer service and various healthcare settings is a perfect combination for the care she provides at Texas Hill Country TMS. She has had extensive training on our advanced TMS technology and techniques; her "tilt and rotation" were perfect from day1! Shirley is directly supervised by Nadia Bening, MD. She is kind, compassionate, smart and engaged. She enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and being outdoors

Brenna Wagnon

Stephanie McCormick

Stephanie McCormick

Brenna is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Canyon Lake location. She just left the Air Force where she has worked for the past 4 years in primary care. Her experience in direct patient care combined with her passion for mental health is the perfect mix for her position at Texas Hill Country TMS. Brenna is 

Brenna is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Canyon Lake location. She just left the Air Force where she has worked for the past 4 years in primary care. Her experience in direct patient care combined with her passion for mental health is the perfect mix for her position at Texas Hill Country TMS. Brenna is directly supervised by Nadia Bening, MD. In addition to her positive attitude, she has strong attention to detail, good problem-solving skills, and an uncanny ability to build strong relationships with patients. She enjoys spending time with her with her husband, cooking and being with her pets.

Stephanie McCormick

Stephanie McCormick

Stephanie McCormick

Stephanie is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Burnet location. She worked for over 25 years at the Burnet County Courthouse and is so excited to venture across the street to Texas Hill Country TMS to put her hands where her heart is...in helping people feel their best! Her degree in psychology, personal ex

Stephanie is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Burnet location. She worked for over 25 years at the Burnet County Courthouse and is so excited to venture across the street to Texas Hill Country TMS to put her hands where her heart is...in helping people feel their best! Her degree in psychology, personal experience with TMS treatments, and passion for helping others makes her the perfect fit with our team.  Stephanie is directly supervised by Nadia Bening, MD. She is positive, compassionate, friendly, engaging and encouraging. She enjoys spending time with her husband listening to live music, and she has a huge role in helping to raise her beautiful granddaughter.

Amanda Weeks

Stephanie McCormick

Lorraine Castillo

Amanda is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Marble Falls location. She has worked in direct patient care for over 15 years as a medical assistant in multiple fields including surgery and cardiology. She has a positive attitude, a great sense of humor and a level of professionalism that makes her a perfect f

Amanda is our certified TMS technician and TMS coordinator primarily at our Marble Falls location. She has worked in direct patient care for over 15 years as a medical assistant in multiple fields including surgery and cardiology. She has a positive attitude, a great sense of humor and a level of professionalism that makes her a perfect fit at Texas Hill Country TMS.  Amanda is directly supervised by Nadia Bening, MD. You will always see a huge smile on her face, love her laughter and feel supported and encouraged throughout your TMS journey. She enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling to see her college-age kids and working on home improvement projects.

Lorraine Castillo

Stephanie McCormick

Lorraine Castillo

Lorraine is an integral part of our administrative team. She is our intake specialist and has the important job of being the first contact with all of our potential patients. She performs our free initial consultations, communicates seamlessly to answer questions and get people on the path to brain health and wellness via TMS. Not only is

Lorraine is an integral part of our administrative team. She is our intake specialist and has the important job of being the first contact with all of our potential patients. She performs our free initial consultations, communicates seamlessly to answer questions and get people on the path to brain health and wellness via TMS. Not only is she certified to deliver TMS treatments if one of our technicians is on vacation, but she is also PULSES certified, meaning she has attended extensive lectures, participated in hands-on education with multiple TMS devices, and passed a course assessment in order to obtain this prestigious certification via the Clinical TMS Society. Quality interactions and striving to exceed expectations is what Lorraine is known for!

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TEXAS HILL COUNTRY TMS PROCESS

Step 1: Consultation/Psychiatric Clearance for TMS

Dr. Nadia Bening's team will reach out within 24 hours of contact to schedule your free initial consultation. The consultation will help us both decide if you move on to a formal psychiatry clearance evaluation. During this Psychiatric Evaluation, Dr. Bening will review medical history, assess depression and other mental health symptoms, screen for contraindications, prescribe the TMS procedure for appropriate candidates, ensure that you fully understand the TMS procedure, answer any questions you have and give guidance as to what to expect during TMS in Burnet or Killeen.

Please Note: Contraindications for TMS include any metal in the head (including cochlear implants) and/or a history of seizures.  

Insurance has certain requirements in order to cover the procedure and these include a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder, a history of 2-4 failed medication trials depending on your coverage plan, as well as a trial of psychotherapy for at least 3 months.  

Step 2: TMS Treatment Sessions

Once you are medically cleared by Dr. Nadia Bening, approved via insurance (if using), and ready to start TMS, we will schedule your appointments at the closest clinic to you.  Appointments last anywhere from 5-20 minutes.  Your initial session will involve a "Cortical Mapping" in which our advanced system determines the exact spot that will be stimulated, typically the Left and/or Right Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC) depending on the treatment protocol.  You are able to drive yourself to and from your treatment session, and there is no down-time following your TMS therapy appointment. Most protocols are 3-5 times per week for 3-7 weeks.  

Step 3: TMS Maintenance Options

Following your TMS depression protocol, the Dr. Nadia Bening may recommend "maintenance" treatments to maintain your results and prevent future relapse of symptoms. There are different options when it comes to maintenance therapy, but research suggests 1-2 sessions per week. Our experience has been that doing an additional week at a time is also very effective.  Your TMS provider will be advising you throughout your treatment course and together you can come up with the best plan that suits your personal situation.  

You will continue to see your primary provider regarding medications; Texas Hill Country TMS does not do psychiatric medication management or prescribing. Continuation of current medications throughout TMS is typical in most cases, but this will be discussed during your consultation/medical clearance appointment. Medication changes or adjustments are always done in conjunction with your prescribing provider.

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Patient Financing is Available through CareCredit

You shouldn't have to worry about how to get the best medical care. That’s why we're pleased to accept the CareCredit healthcare credit card. CareCredit lets you say "yes" to recommended treatment and pay for it in convenient monthly payments that fit your budget. 

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