Depression Treatment · Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti
Depression treatment in Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti. Including when antidepressants haven't worked.
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for depression, plus TMS therapy and SPRAVATO® for patients who haven't responded to antidepressants. All under one psychiatrist, not a rotating staff.
Coverage details confirmed during your screening call.
Why it matters
Depression is common. Treatment-resistant depression is too.
1 in 12
Adults affected each year
US adults who experience a major depressive episode in a given year. It's one of the most common health conditions there is.
~30%
Treatment-resistant
People with major depression who don't get enough relief from standard antidepressants, even after trying more than one.
2+
Failed medication trials
The clinical threshold for treatment-resistant depression, and the point where TMS and SPRAVATO become options.
Source: SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health; NIMH STAR*D trial. Individual results vary.
Most depression starts with medication and therapy. Some needs more.
TMS or SPRAVATO may be a fit if you
- — Have major depression diagnosed by a clinician
- — Have tried two or more antidepressants without enough relief
- — Couldn't tolerate the side effects of multiple medications
- — Improved partly but still live with significant symptoms
- — Have depression that keeps coming back despite treatment
- — Are an adult (18 or older)
Start with a standard depression consultation if you
- — Haven't tried an antidepressant or therapy yet
- — Are newly diagnosed or looking for a first evaluation
- — Have mild symptoms that only recently started
- — Are pregnant, postpartum, or planning a pregnancy
- — Are in active mania or psychosis
- — Are in crisis right now (call or text 988)
What to expect
What your first depression visit actually looks like.
No surprises. Here's how it works, from your first call to your treatment plan.
We learn your history
A clinician calls within 24 business hours. Have a list of every antidepressant you've tried, the dose, and how long you took it.
A full psychiatric evaluation
We review your symptoms, past treatments and medical history, and screen for conditions that look like depression, such as anxiety or bipolar disorder.
Measured, not guessed.
You complete the PHQ-9, a standard depression scale, so we have a clear baseline to track your progress against at every visit.
You leave with a clear next step
That may be starting or adjusting medication, a therapy referral, or, if you qualify, TMS therapy or SPRAVATO.
How depression care works, step by step.
Step 1 · Standard care
Step 2 · Adjust
Step 3 · Advanced care
Why it matters where you go
Depression care under one psychiatrist, not a patchwork.
One clinic, every option.
Medication management, TMS and SPRAVATO under one roof. If one approach isn't working, you don't start over somewhere new. Your history moves with you.
Continuity beats convenience.
Dr. Zubairi or your assigned NP follows your care from first evaluation through every treatment change, with the full picture of your history.
Get started
Request a depression consultation.
Take a 1-minute self-assessment to see if TMS or SPRAVATO could be right for you. You'll see your result right away, and you can request a callback if you'd like to talk it through.
What happens next: A clinician not an admin will call you, review what you've already tried, and confirm the right next step.
We accept most major insurance plans.
Coverage details confirmed during your screening call.
1-minute self-assessment
Could TMS or SPRAVATO be right for you?
Answer 7 quick questions and see your result right away.
- No names or medical details needed to see your result
- Your individual answers are not sent to the clinic
- A clinician always makes the final decision
Question 1 of 7
Are you 18 or older?
Question 2 of 7
What are you mainly looking for help with?
Question 3 of 7
How many antidepressants (or OCD medications) have you tried, each for at least a few weeks?
Question 4 of 7
Are you still struggling with symptoms despite those medications?
Question 5 of 7
Do you have one or more of the following? (Select all that apply)
Please select at least one option to continue.
Question 6 of 7
Are you pregnant or breastfeeding, or have you ever been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or psychosis?
Question 7 of 7
Could you come to our Ypsilanti clinic for in-person sessions, several times a week at first?
Thanks. Your request has been sent.
Our team will contact you during business hours.
TMS or SPRAVATO?
Two advanced options for treatment-resistant depression.
Common questions
Depression FAQs.
Depression lasts at least two weeks, shows up most of the day nearly every day, and affects your sleep, energy, focus and interest in things you used to enjoy. If you're not sure, a screening call is a good place to start.
Not always. Many patients contact us directly. Some insurance plans require a referral from your primary care doctor, and we'll confirm what yours needs during your screening call.
Most take 4 to 8 weeks at an effective dose to reach their full effect. Some people notice better sleep or energy within the first couple of weeks, before their mood fully lifts.
Don't stop it on your own. Talk to your prescriber about the dose, the timing, or a switch. If you've tried two or more antidepressants without enough relief, you may qualify for TMS or SPRAVATO.
Depression that hasn't improved enough after two or more antidepressant trials, each at an adequate dose and for an adequate length of time. It's common, it isn't your fault, and TMS and SPRAVATO are FDA-cleared and FDA-approved options for it.
No. Both are for adults whose depression hasn't responded to standard antidepressants. Most patients start with medication, therapy or both, and we'll tell you honestly which fits you.
We accept most major insurance plans, and coverage is confirmed on your screening call. TMS and SPRAVATO coverage usually requires documented past antidepressant trials, which we help you gather.
Yes. Many patients keep their own therapist while we manage the psychiatric and medication side of their care. With your permission, we coordinate with them.
We treat depression at our Ypsilanti office, easily accessible from Ann Arbor, Plymouth, Canton, Brighton, Chelsea and Jackson, as well as surrounding areas in Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston and Jackson counties.
Yes. We offer perinatal psychiatric consultations, including a careful review of medication options during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Find the right next step for your depression.
Submit a request and a clinician will call within 24 business hours.