KMG Psychiatry: Advanced TMS Therapy Services
KMG Psychiatry is an integrative outpatient psychiatric practice operating under KAB Medical Group Inc, with locations serving patients in San Diego, Chula Vista, and Vista, California. Founded in October 2016, the practice provides mental health care through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, counseling, sleep medicine services, forensic mental health services, and interventional treatments. Its clinical work includes care for adults, adolescents, and children, depending on diagnosis and individual need. The practice has developed a particular focus on depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, including care for military personnel, veterans, families, and underserved communities.
Origin and Practice Philosophy
KMG Psychiatry was created in response to challenges that many patients faced when seeking outpatient psychiatric care, including long wait times, fragmented services, and limited access to newer evidence-based treatment options. The practice was built around the idea that effective psychiatric care should not rely on a single method alone. Instead, providers evaluate each patient carefully and develop treatment plans based on diagnosis, treatment history, clinical response, and ongoing progress. This approach reflects the belief that mental health conditions often require thoughtful, flexible care that can be adjusted as symptoms, needs, and outcomes change over time.
Scope of Services and Clinical Focus
The practice treats a broad range of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and related concerns. KMG Psychiatry provides psychiatric diagnosis and medication management as core services, while also offering psychotherapy and mental health counseling to support emotional, behavioral, and functional recovery. Sleep medicine services may also be included when sleep-related problems contribute to psychiatric symptoms. For patients with complex needs, the practice works to combine appropriate clinical tools rather than separating care into disconnected services.
Care for Depression, PTSD, and Military Patients
A major area of focus for KMG Psychiatry is the treatment of depression and PTSD, especially among military personnel and people connected to military life. The practice recognizes that active-duty service members, veterans, and their families may face specific emotional, occupational, and functional pressures that affect treatment planning. Care may include medication management, therapy, counseling, and interventional options when clinically appropriate. This model allows providers to address both symptoms and practical challenges, while keeping treatment centered on the patient’s condition, prior response to care, and personal circumstances.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
A defining feature of the practice is its use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). KMG Psychiatry utilizes NeuroStar Advanced Therapy, an FDA-cleared TMS technology that has been approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder since 2008. The treatment uses targeted magnetic pulses, similar in strength to those used in MRI machines, to stimulate underactive nerve cells in brain regions involved in mood regulation. TMS is used as part of a broader care plan and is not presented as a replacement for all other forms of psychiatric treatment.
How TMS Is Delivered
At KMG Psychiatry, TMS is delivered in the office while the patient remains awake and seated in a treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil is placed gently against the head after the treatment area is identified during the initial mapping process. During the session, patients may hear clicking sounds and feel a tapping sensation at the treatment site. Sessions generally last 19-37 minutes, depending on the individualized protocol. Treatment is commonly administered five days per week over a four- to six-week period, with maintenance sessions available when clinically appropriate.
Safety and Clinical Considerations
TMS is considered noninvasive and does not require anesthesia, surgery, or implanted devices. Patients can usually return to normal activities after each session, and the treatment does not impair memory or sleep. Like any medical treatment, it can involve side effects and clinical considerations. Common effects may include headache, lightheadedness, scalp discomfort, facial muscle spasms, or tingling sensations in the face. Rare risks include seizures, hearing issues without proper ear protection, and manic symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder, making careful evaluation and monitoring important parts of care.
Access, Recognition, and Practice Standing
KMG Psychiatry operates offices in San Diego, Chula Vista, and Vista to support patient access across the region. Its scheduling model offers new and returning patients appointments within one week of booking, helping reduce delays that can worsen symptoms or disrupt care. The practice was voted Best in San Diego by SD Magazine in 2024 and 2025. Its Diamond Circle Provider designation from NeuroStar also reflects its high-volume TMS work, with more than 2,400 NeuroStar treatments delivered annually, placing it among the leading TMS providers in the United States.
