Aware Behavioral Health

01/05/2026

Did you know? TMS Therapy uses gentle magnetic pulses to treat depression — without medication.
✔ FDA-approved
✔ Drug-free
✔ Covered by most insurance plans
👉 Find out if TMS is right for you.

01/05/2026

🪖 Veterans — Are You Still Struggling With Depression or Anxiety Despite Medication?
If traditional treatments haven’t helped, there may be another option.
FDA-approved TMS Therapy is a drug-free, non-invasive treatment designed to target the root cause of depression and anxiety.
✅ No medication required
✅ Non-invasive & FDA-approved
✅ TRICARE & major insurance plans accepted
✅ Free & confidential consultation
📍 Serving veterans with trusted, compassionate care.
👉 Check your eligibility today and learn if TMS Therapy is right for you.

11/21/2025

Rediscover hope with Breakthrough TMS Therapy at Aware Behavioral Health.
Our compassionate team—shown here by two friendly, professional providers—is dedicated to helping you overcome depression with a medication-free, FDA-approved treatment that truly makes a difference.

With two convenient locations in Dallas and Irving, flexible scheduling, and coverage from most major insurances, getting the care you deserve has never been easier.

✨ Feel better. Live brighter. Your journey starts here.
📞 Call: (469) 487-7744

11/11/2025

🪖 You Served. Now Let Healing Serve You.
Veterans and active-duty members — if you’re struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, or insomnia, there’s a proven, medication-free solution that works.

At Aware Behavioral Health in Dallas & Irving, we offer FDA-approved TMS Therapy — trusted by TRICARE and major insurers, often 100% covered.

💡 Why Choose Us:
✅ Treats PTSD, depression & insomnia
✅ Non-invasive & drug-free
✅ TRICARE & major insurance accepted
✅ Private, confidential, and clearance-safe care

📍 Dallas: 5720 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 660
📞 Call (469) 487-7744

10/29/2025

💡Breakthrough Relief from Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia — Without Medication!
Now available in Dallas & Irving, Aware Behavioral Health offers FDA-approved TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) therapy, a safe, proven, and non-invasive treatment for those who haven’t found success with medication or traditional therapy.

🧠 What Makes TMS Different:
✅ 100% medication-free — no side effects or recovery time
✅ 20-minute sessions, return to work immediately
✅ Covered by most major insurances
✅ Effective for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia
✅ Backed by clinical research and patient success stories

📍 Location:
Dallas Office: 5720 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Ste 660, Dallas, TX 75240
Irving Office: Serving the Greater DFW Area
📞 Call (469) 487-7744

🩵 Rediscover calm, focus, and better sleep — medication-free.
Your path to mental wellness starts here at Aware Behavioral Health.

05/23/2025

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, particularly in areas linked to mood regulation. Here are five ways TMS can help with depression and anxiety:

- **Targets Specific Brain Areas**: TMS focuses on the prefrontal cortex, which is often underactive in depression and anxiety, helping to restore normal function and improve mood regulation.

- **Non-Invasive and Well-Tolerated**: Unlike medications or more invasive treatments, TMS involves no surgery or sedation, with minimal side effects like mild headache or scalp discomfort, making it a viable option for those intolerant to drugs.

- **Effective for Treatment-Resistant Depression**: TMS is FDA-approved for depression that doesn’t respond to antidepressants, with studies showing 50-60% response rates and 30-40% remission rates in such cases.

- **Reduces Anxiety Symptoms**: By modulating brain activity, TMS can also alleviate anxiety symptoms, particularly in those with co-occurring anxiety and depression, as it helps regulate overactive fear circuits.

- **Long-Lasting Benefits**: Clinical trials indicate that TMS can provide sustained relief, with many patients experiencing reduced symptoms for months after a standard 4-6 week treatment course.

TMS is covered by most insurance.

We accept:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Medicare
Magellan Health
Oscar
Tricare
United Healthcare
UMR

Call us today for more information.
☎️ 469-487-7744

05/22/2025

Looking for a great psychiatrist in Dallas that takes insurance?

TMS is covered by most insurance.

We accept:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Medicare
Magellan Health
Oscar
Tricare
United Healthcare
UMR

Call us today for more information.
☎️ 469-487-7744

05/20/2025

**Facts About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression:**

1. **What is TMS?** Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), particularly for those who haven’t responded to traditional treatments like antidepressants or therapy. It uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.

2. **How It Works:** TMS targets the prefrontal cortex, an area often underactive in people with depression. Magnetic coils placed on the scalp deliver repetitive pulses (rTMS) to stimulate nerve cells, helping to improve mood and emotional regulation.

3. **Effectiveness:** Studies show TMS can significantly reduce depression symptoms in 50-60% of patients, with about one-third achieving full remission. It’s particularly effective for treatment-resistant depression.

4. **Procedure:** Sessions last just 3 minutes, 5 days a week, for 36 sessions. Patients remain awake, and no anesthesia is required. It’s an outpatient procedure, so you can resume normal activities immediately.

5. **Side Effects:** TMS is generally well-tolerated. Common side effects include mild scalp discomfort or headaches, which usually subside. Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), TMS doesn’t cause memory loss or seizures.

6. **Who It’s For:** TMS is recommended for adults with MDD who haven’t responded to at least one antidepressant. It’s not typically used for other mental health conditions, though research is exploring its potential for anxiety, PTSD, and more.

7. **Accessibility:** TMS is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicare, for treatment-resistant depression, though coverage varies. Check with us for specifics on costs and eligibility.

8. **Long-Term Benefits:** Some patients experience sustained relief after a course of TMS, though maintenance sessions may be needed for lasting effects. Combining TMS with therapy or medication can enhance outcomes.

If you’re curious about TMS or seeking treatment, message us or visit us online at www.awarebehavioralhealth.com

05/19/2025

**Facts About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression:**

1. **What is TMS?** Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD), particularly for those who haven’t responded to traditional treatments like antidepressants or therapy. It uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.

2. **How It Works:** TMS targets the prefrontal cortex, an area often underactive in people with depression. Magnetic coils placed on the scalp deliver repetitive pulses (rTMS) to stimulate nerve cells, helping to improve mood and emotional regulation.

3. **Effectiveness:** Studies show TMS can significantly reduce depression symptoms in 50-60% of patients, with about one-third achieving full remission. It’s particularly effective for treatment-resistant depression.

4. **Procedure:** Sessions last just 3 minutes, 5 days a week, for 36 sessions. Patients remain awake, and no anesthesia is required. It’s an outpatient procedure, so you can resume normal activities immediately.

5. **Side Effects:** TMS is generally well-tolerated. Common side effects include mild scalp discomfort or headaches, which usually subside. Unlike electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), TMS doesn’t cause memory loss or seizures.

6. **Who It’s For:** TMS is recommended for adults with MDD who haven’t responded to at least one antidepressant. It’s not typically used for other mental health conditions, though research is exploring its potential for anxiety, PTSD, and more.

7. **Accessibility:** TMS is covered by many insurance plans, including Medicare, for treatment-resistant depression, though coverage varies. Check with us for specifics on costs and eligibility.

8. **Long-Term Benefits:** Some patients experience sustained relief after a course of TMS, though maintenance sessions may be needed for lasting effects. Combining TMS with therapy or medication can enhance outcomes.

If you’re curious about TMS or seeking treatment, message us or visit us online at www.awarebehavioralhealth.com

04/27/2025

For many, s*x is an essential part of their wellbeing. Still, s*xual function can change - from aging, from other psychiatric issues, from hormones, and more. Psychiatrists like Dr. Sehdev may be able to help:

SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION CONSULTATION SERVICES IN DALLAS, TEXAS S*x is an essential part of most people’s lives and relationships. But s*xual disorders are a common challenge that make it difficult for people to enjoy s*x and please their partner, potentially harming your quality of life and relationshi...

04/21/2025

Understanding cutting behavior:

Those struggling with depression can have overwhelming emotions that often do not have an outlet. Those emotions can lead to behaviors that are damaging to a person’s body or mental health, and yet – without an alternate outlet – they are the only method that the person feels like they have to...

04/16/2025

Are you struggling with clinical depression in the DFW area? Reach out to Aware Behavioral Health:

Aware Behavioral Health is the Office of Psychiatrist Dr. Surin Sehdev, Providing State of the Art Treatments for Depression and Mental Health While temporary feelings of sadness or emptiness can affect you after a stressful event, ongoing depression is a mood disorder that brings emotional and phys...

04/11/2025

Psychiatrists may not provide couples counseling. But what we do offer is the ability to help you live your best life. Struggling with anxiety? Need help with your libido? Irritable from not getting enough sleep? All of these can affect a relationship, and all can be supported with the help of a trained psychiatrist (https://awarebehavioralhealth.com)

Receive comfortable, personalized support for your psychiatric and mental health needs in the DFW area. Accepting new patients!

04/05/2025

Sometimes we just need a break. Psychiatric medication can provide you with a much needed break so that you can see a therapist or make the lifestyle changes you need to feel better. Get started today by calling

Receive comfortable, personalized support for your psychiatric and mental health needs in the DFW area. Accepting new patients!

03/31/2025

We're thrilled to have opened up a new location in Irvine, TX for both TMS and Spravato. Interested in getting treated? See us at either our Dallas or Irvine location to learn more.

03/25/2025

What is the effect of sleep on bipolar disorder?

When a person is managing bipolar disorder, it is important to be careful around behaviors that can affect or trigger symptoms. One example is sleep. Sleep plays a crucial role in the management and progression of bipolar disorder. As a condition characterized by extreme mood fluctuations – rangin...

03/20/2025

What you should know about ADHD burnout:

When anyone, no matter their age or mental health, starts to feel like there are too many mental and psychological pressures, they may experience feelings of being tired and overwhelmed. We often call this experiencing “burnout.” Children and adults with ADHD experience burnout even more. Those ...

03/14/2025

Many mental health issues are cyclical, and depression is no different. When you struggle with depression, it can create issues that actually cause more depression. For example:

One of the most challenging aspects of depression is the sense of hopelessness it brings. Depression doesn’t just affect how you feel—it changes the way you think, making it hard to see any way out of your current emotional state. What’s more, this hopelessness often feeds into itself, creatin...

03/09/2025

Post traumatic stress disorder is immensely challenging. It is also difficult to understand. Find out more about PTSD and, if you're ready, contact us for help for you or a loved one:

If You Need a Psychiatrist for PTSD in Dallas, Reach Out to Aware Behavioral Health Today After a frightening, traumatic, or stressful event, it is normal to experience some lingering memories and unstable emotions for a time as you process what happened. With post traumatic stress disorder, the emo...

03/04/2025

It can be easy to ignore anxiety. But you shouldn't. Even if you find that it's relatively manageable, anxiety touches everything you do, including your friendships, hobbies, sleep, and more. You deserve to feel your best, and treating anxiety will help with that.

02/26/2025

TMS Therapy is one of our most exciting treatment options for difficult to treat depression. Can it also help with bipolar disorder? Maybe:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment for certain mental health conditions, particularly major depressive disorder. It is considered one of the few effective, non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical treatments for major depression – potentially effective at add...

02/21/2025

Everyone's response to psychiatric medication is different. But we know that many people are worried about the side effects. One thing that's important to understand, however, is that sometimes, the side effects are caused by the medication working effectively. For example, there is serotonin in both the gut and the brain. If you take a medication that increases serotonin, and you experience a bit of stomach discomfort, that may be a sign of the medication *working*. We still want to make sure you're not suffering, of course, but it's important to understand that this is not being caused because pharmaceutical medications are unnatural. The reason that many natural and herbal remedies do not cause stomach issues is because they do not work. if they did, we would expect that some people would reach with similar side effects. Always talk to a psychiatrist about any medication or supplement you take, so that we can help you understand what the medication is doing and why it is helpful.

02/15/2025

Sleep is probably one of the most important things you can do for your mental health. Lack of sleep causes a host of issues that affect your psychological wellness. Too many to name here, in fact. But one thing that we will mention is that a lack of sleep stresses your body and also disrupts how your brain functions. Even if you "feel fine" and feel like you're getting through your lack of sleep, behind the scenes, many, many issues are potentially arising. You may feel fine, but your brain doesn't, and in the end that is a recipe for developing psychiatric disorders.

02/10/2025

Some people choose not to treat their mild to moderate anxiety. But that may be a mistake, not only because you deserve to feel your best, but because there are links between this type of anxiety and the development of depression:

Many people “manage” their anxiety, especially when that anxiety is considered mild to moderate. They may feel like they can go on living their lives despite their struggles, finding themselves with symptoms that are upsetting, but do not prevent them from work or some type of social life. But t...

02/05/2025

Understanding the "Full Cup" and what that has to do with trauma and PTSD:

Post traumatic stress disorder, more commonly referred to as PTSD, is a condition where a person experiences profound, severe distress events as a result of a trauma or traumas. This extreme stress can be constant, but is often instead triggered by sounds, smells, memories, or other unrelated tensio...

01/30/2025

We offer a wide range of psychiatric treatments. But we've been especially sharing our work with TMS therapy. TMS is one of the few FDA cleared, extensively researched, non-medicinal therapy options for those with difficult to treat depression. Through TMS, we hope to be able to reach more patients that have struggled with other forms of treatment. Learn more:

Find Out if TMS Therapy is Right For You, Or Schedule An Appointment for a Consultation or Treatment Depression is a serious mental health condition. Left untreated, it can begin to impact your work, relationships, and physical health. For many years, medication and therapy have been the only option...

01/25/2025

Aware Behavioral Health is thrilled to accept Tricare, along with 7 other forms of local insurance. With Tricare, we are able to see veterans and their families, opening the door for you to receive the depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other psychiatric treatments you may need. If you're ready to get started, please reach out to Aware Behavioral Health, today.

12/31/2024

It's been a great year here at Aware Behavioral Health. We wanted to send out a special thank you to those that have contributed to it. Let's make sure next year is better than ever. Contact Aware Behavioral Health today if you're ready to start addressing your mental health.

12/26/2024

We hope you had a great time with your family yesterday!

12/21/2024

Are you in need fo a Dallas psychiatrist?

Receive comfortable, personalized support for your psychiatric and mental health needs in the DFW area. Accepting new patients!

12/15/2024

This is the time of year when many people struggle with seasonal affective disorder in Dallas. There are ways you can address it:

12/10/2024

We talk about TMS as a treatment for depression, but that may not be its only use. In fact, there is considerable research into other disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder:

Find Out if TMS Therapy is Right For You, Or Schedule An Appointment for a Consultation or Treatment Depression is a serious mental health condition. Left untreated, it can begin to impact your work, relationships, and physical health. For many years, medication and therapy have been the only option...

12/04/2024

Panic attacks can be immense, physical events that are intensely draining, distracting, and frightening. They can also be cyclical, with the fear of panic attacks triggering new attacks. It's important to disrupt this cycle to give yourself the best opportunity to thrive:

Aware Behavioral Health is the best anxiety disorder treatment centers in Dallas. Aware Behavioral Health center in Texas can help with the following: anxiety disorder treatment!

11/29/2024

What to know about ADHD Burnout:

When anyone, no matter their age or mental health, starts to feel like there are too many mental and psychological pressures, they may experience feelings of being tired and overwhelmed. We often call this experiencing “burnout.” Children and adults with ADHD experience burnout even more. Those ...

11/24/2024

Although we are based in Dallas, we can operate remotely and see patients anywhere in the state of Texas. Give us a call if you need support.

11/18/2024

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is arguably our most unique and exciting approach for addressing depression, especially treatmetn resistant depression that may have otherwise been difficult to treat. Learn more:

Find Out if TMS Therapy is Right For You, Or Schedule An Appointment for a Consultation or Treatment Depression is a serious mental health condition. Left untreated, it can begin to impact your work, relationships, and physical health. For many years, medication and therapy have been the only option...

11/13/2024

Holidays are around the corner, and if you often find that you're struggling emotionally during this time, you may want to look into treatment for seasonal depression. Find out more at

Receive comfortable, personalized support for your psychiatric and mental health needs in the DFW area. Accepting new patients!

11/07/2024

Neurotransmitters are not located solely in your brain. For example, you also have serotonin in your gut, and changing the level of that serotonin can lead to stomach discomfort. That's why it's important to work with a psychiatrist that you can follow up with, to talk about these issues and make sure they're addressed.

11/02/2024

Struggling to sleep? Psychiatry can help:

INSOMNIA TREATMENT CENTER IN DALLAS, TEXAS Sleep is more than just rest. It is an important part of your physical, mental, and emotional health. When someone struggles with insomnia, they are at risk for developing conditions like heart disease, depression/anxiety, poor impulse control, and more. In...

10/27/2024

S*xual dysfunction affects more than just the quality of s*x. It can affect self-esteem, relationships, anxiety, and more. With a psychiatrist, it becomes more possible to address this common issue: