Who We Are
Southern California TMS Center was established for the treatment of depression using the revolutionary FDA approved treatment, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and is now one of the largest providers of TMS in the United States. Under the direction and guidance of our Chief Medical Officer, Todd Hutton MD, the trained staff of Southern California TMS Center is there to answer any of your questions and help in your recovery from depression.
President / Chief Medical Officer – Todd M. Hutton, MD
Dr. Todd Hutton is a board certified Psychiatrist and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the USC Keck School of Medicine where he teaches residents in Psychiatry, and is on staff at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Hutton completed his advanced TMS Therapy Fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Hutton was also elected as TMS Clinical Society President for the 2019-2020 term.
Dr. Hutton received his Bachelors Degree in Biology in 1985, and his Doctor of Medicine in 1989 both from the University of California, Irvine. He completed his residency training in Psychiatry at Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, where he spent his last year as Chief Resident. He has compiled and preformed numerous TMS research studies and was asked to speak at the American Psychiatric Associations annual meeting on TMS, as a world leading expert. Dr. Hutton has even been called on to TV shows like The Doctors and Dr. Oz for his TMS experience and expertise.
In private practice since 1993, Dr. Hutton is experienced in the evaluation and treatment of many areas of adult psychiatric problems, including but not limited to Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Chemical Dependency, as well as Worker’s Compensation psychiatry.
If a psychiatric illness is diagnosed, one of our providers will discuss the various treatment options available, and assist the patient in deciding on a well thought out approach to their care.
Our Providers
Todd Hutton, MD, President / Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Todd Hutton is a board certified Psychiatrist and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. In private practice since 1993, Dr. Hutton is experienced in the evaluation and treatment of many areas of adult psychiatric problems…
Shameer Debnath, MD, Medical Director
Dr. Debnath is a dual board-certified psychiatrist in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine who has been part of the Southern California TMS family since 2015. He completed his residency training at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center-Columbia University/NY-Presbyterian …
Stephanie Debnath, NP, Clinical Director
Stephanie is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Autism Specialist through the IBBCES. She has been a psychiatric nurse since 2005, starting her career at Cedars-Sinai hospital in an inpatient setting. There, she worked on a team for crisis …
Angharad Ames, MD, Interventional Psychiatrist
Dr. Ames is a board-certified psychiatrist who is passionate about cutting-edge treatment approaches to alleviate mental suffering. She received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master’s of Arts at Stanford University, where she studied …
Brittany Burney, DNP, Assoc. Clinical Director, Spravato
Brittany joined the So Cal TMS team bringing over a decade of experience in providing direct patient care across diverse psychiatric mental health settings. As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a graduate of Loma Linda University with a Doctorate of Nurse …
Adam Kapitz, PA-C, Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Adam Kapitz is a board-certified Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in psychiatry. Adam earned his bachelor’s degree in integrative physiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he conducted research focusing on stress-related physiology and emotional behavior. He completed…
Brandon Schneider, MD, Interventional Psychiatrist
Dr. Schneider is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who specializes in mood disorders, including treatment-resistant depression. After attending Yale University as an undergraduate, he received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco and then completed residency at the …
Taylor Smyth, MD, Interventional Psychiatrist
Dr. Smyth is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who specializes in anxiety and mood disorders, including treatment-resistant depression. He completed his undergraduate degrees in Neuroscience and the Plan II Honors Program at the University of Texas at Austin. After receiving his medical degree from Dell Medical School…
Negar Haghighi, MD, Interventional Psychiatrist
Dr. Negar Haghighi Mehmandari, is a psychiatrist in California who has been practicing since 2022. Dr. Haghighi differentiates her approach to patient care by dedicating time to truly listen and understand them as individuals, considering their needs and concerns…
Our Staff
Amy, LVN – Associate Clinical Director
Amy has over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She has specialized in psychiatric nursing since 2007 and is the senior TMS technician and TMS coordinator of our Pasadena office. Amy will be more than happy to answer any…
Tracy, LVN – Regional Clinical Manager
Tracy joined our Southern California TMS team in May 2015 and is one of our senior TMS technicians. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has over 15 years’ experience in medical management & aesthetics and is pursuing her Masters…
Stacy, LVN – Regional Clinical Manager
Stacy joined our team in 2015. She is a graduate of Riverside City College with an Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing and Health Science. She has specialized in psychiatric nursing since 2012…
Celina, LPT – Regional Clinical Manager
Celina joined our TMS team in 2017 and has worked in Mental Health as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for the past 9 years. Celina has worked with a diverse group of the population from adolescents to elderly including mentally challenged…
Cara – Co-Lead Technician
Cara joined our team in 2019. She received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at UCLA and has been conducting research in the mental health field for the past 5 years. She is currently in school pursuing a career in Psychiatry.
Chelsea, LVN – Sr. TMS/Spravato Technician
Chelsea graduated from nursing school in 2016 and also has her associates degree in behavioral science and psychology. She has worked as a behavior therapist in ABA therapy for children, home health nursing, pediatric nursing and chemical dependency/dual …
Brianna – TMS/Spravato Technician
Brianna has worked for a number of years in the Mental Health field. She has a passion for working with patients that struggle with mental health. Brianna is a hard worker and enjoys the challenges and rewards that comes within this field. She is excited to be a part of the TMS team. Brianna has finished…
Ella – TMS/Spravato Technician
For the past two and a half years, Ella has worked as a Behavioral Technician, supporting patients through their mental health and substance abuse struggles. She has a passion for helping patients and is excited to advance her career as a TMS Technician…
Hannah- TMS/Spravato Technician
Hannah received her bachelor’s degree in clinical and counseling psychology from Azusa Pacific University. She has been working in mental health and has experience in residential and inpatient settings. Hannah has a passion for learning and is excited to be a part of the growing community of TMS…
Sonny, LVN – Lead Technician
Sonny joined the Southern California TMS family in 2018. They have been a Licensed Vocational Nurse since 2002 and has specialized in hospice care, pediatrics, chemical dependency, and psychiatric nursing. They are driven by their desire to provide compassionate …
Caroline, Senior Technician
Caroline has had an interest in mental health and cognitive function since early on in life. She recognizes the importance of being healthy physically and mentally. Caroline has worked in the mental health field for over 5 years, which has served to further enhance her …
Omar – Sr. TMS/Spravato Technician
My name is Omar Sakr and I graduated from UC Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior with a minor in Biological Sciences. I love working in the mental health field. I have been working with autistic children for over …
Sho LPT – Sr. TMS Technician / Staffing Coordinator
Sho is an LPT with a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from UCR and a year of experience in mental health. You may see him in the Rancho Cucamonga and Orange offices, happy to chat and lend a helping hand. You might even spot him in an office near you!
Jaime – Lead Technician
Jaime joined the SoCal TMS team in early 2020. He is a graduate of California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor’s in Public Health. He enjoys seeing the positive results of TMS and is glad he can continue to help positively change the lives of many. Jaime plans on returning…
Annie – Lead Technician
Annie is TMS technician and completed her graduate studies in psychology and neuroscience. She received her B.A. from UC Berkeley, and went on to get her MSc in England and France. She then specialized in MR imaging at the University of Oxford…
Adrienne, LVN – Sr. TMS Technician
Adrienne has worked as a LVN supporting both inpatient and outpatient dual diagnosis psychiatric and behavioral health populations ranging from young adulthood to geriatric since 2014. She developed her passion for nursing while working as a nursing assistant in …
Victor – Lead Technician
Victor has worked in healthcare for over 8 years with 4 of those years being in mental health. Victor has a passion for helping others and plans to pursue a degree in Health Information Technology. Victor likes to play soccer and take walks on the beach on his free time.
Lucy – Lead Technician
Lucy earned her Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science and Minor in Global Health at UCLA. Throughout mental health roles in community, research, and residential settings, she has improved accessibility among multicultural populations and …
Diego – Senior Technician
Diego graduated from the University of California Irvine with a B.A. in Psychology and Social Behavior and a B.A. in Criminology, Law, & Society. As an experienced healthcare professional, Diego hopes to continue his educational ventures and …
Brenda – TMS/Spravato Technician
Brenda obtained a BA in Psychology from CSULA. She began her career in the ABA field as a behavior therapist and then as a case manager. She worked helping children with disabilities and their families. She then accepted an opportunity to work in the …
Chloe- TMS/Spravato Technician
Chloe is a certified nurse assistant committed to supporting patients in their mental health journey. She has worked in healthcare for years and understands the importance of providing empathetic care to individuals facing mental health challenges. Chloe is excited to be part of the So Cal TMS team where she can combine her dedication to mental health with her commitment to personal and professional growth….
Madisen – Senior Technician
Madisen is a graduate of California State University Northridge with my bachelor’s in Public Health. I have been a TMS technician who is certified on using Neurostar, Brainsway and Magstim TMS machines. I have previously worked as a medical assistant in aesthetics and CNA in assisted …
Rylee – Sr. TMS Technician/Spravato Technician
Rylee graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently obtaining her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience in the behavioral health field as a Registered Behavior Technician, working with individuals with …
Dennise – Spravato/TMS Technician
Dennise is currently working on completing her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Throughout her journey in nursing school, she has found a love and passion for mental health. She has experience in behavioral health working as a behavioral technician. She plans on continuing her education to become …
Jon LVN – TMS/Spravato Technician
Jon has been a member of the SoCal TMS family since 2019 and has worked as a psychiatric nurse for over ten years, with experience in addiction, residential treatment, and outpatient care.
Chelsea – TMS/Spravato Technician
Chelsea received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Hong Kong and is expecting to receive her master’s degree in Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London. With years of clinical and research experiences specialized in neuromodulation and neuroimaging…
Amanda- TMS/Spravato Technician
Amanda received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara, and she then completed her pre-medical studies and EMT training at UC Los Angeles. Amanda also has a background in educational and clinical psychology research, with a first-author publication in the journal….
Dale – TMS/Spravato Technician
Dale has worked in community mental health for over 5 years and has long term goals of becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. They earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz and worked closely with NAMI Santa Cruz and mutual aid collectives while living in the Bay Area. They are excited…
Dayra – TMS/Spravato Technician
Prior to joining SoCal TMS, Dayra worked as an ophthalmic technician and surgery coordinator. Dayra graduated as a medical assistant and chose to focus on mental health and research. Dayra went on to work …
Paige – Spravato/TMS Technician
Paige earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from CSUCI and she is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from GCU. Paige has worked in the field of mental health for the past 2 years and is very passionate about helping those who are struggling.
Jasmin – TMS/Spravato Technician
Jasmin has a bachelors degree in Psychology and many years of experience in mental health. She started as a behavioral therapist for children and adults on the autism spectrum and has a true passion for helping people struggling with mental health challenges. Her brother who is on the autism spectrum is…
Nathan – Sr. TMS Technician
Nathan majored in Neuroscience and graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in 2020. His background in science and passion for mental health drives his current career aspirations. Nathan plans to pursue graduate school in the future …
Esmeralda – TMS/Spravato Technician
With a deep-rooted passion for mental health and healing, Esmeralda blends over five years of experience as a medical assistant with a background in psychiatry and alternative treatments such as TMS. Guided by her faith …
Vincent- TMS/Spravato Technician
Vincent has been gaining clinical work experience in the healthcare and mental health field for years. He began his journey pursuing healthcare with a desire to become a Firefighter, however life had different plans. Vincent started working as an Emergency Medical Technician in the Bay Area for about a year, where he got his…
Deja, LVN – TMS/Spravato Technician
Deja has had a lifelong passion for helping others with many years of experience in the healthcare field. She is a Licensed Vocational Nurse that values the importance of patient centered care, and enjoys working as a team to ensure patients are receiving the best care possible.
Marissa – TMS/Spravato Technician
Marissa graduated from the University of California San Diego with her BS in Biological Anthropology and Minor in Biology. She has prior experience with both TMS and Spravato treatments …
Mary – TMS/Spravato Technician
Mary graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Clinical Psychology and is dedicated to working in the mental health field. Passionate about providing quality patient care …
Marie- TMS/Spravato Technician
Marie received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at UCI and is getting her master’s in child development at CSULA. She has been conducting research in cognitive developmental psychology, behavioral psychology and cell and developmental biology. She wants to pursue a career in Clinical Psychology.
Bonnie – Spravato Technician
Bonnie obtained a BA in Psychology and is currently working towards her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is certified as a TMS technician and in Spravato/Ketamine administration. She is passionate about neuroscience, understanding …
Garrett – TMS/Spravato Technician
For the past eight years, Garrett has dedicated his career to behavioral health, honing his expertise in dual diagnosis residential treatment. Recently, his journey led him to the life-changing potential of TMS and Spravato therapy …
Kellen – TMS/Spravato Technician
Kellen earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Occidental College. His background in Psychology and passion for mental health …
Abby – TMS/Spravato Technician
Abby is passionate about psychology and having empathy for others. She graduated with her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from University of La Verne. She then went on to obtain her Master’s of Science in Psychology …
Allyssa – TMS/Spravato Technician
Allyssa received her B.A in Psychology from UC Riverside and has decided to continue her education at Cal Baptist University in Clinical Psychology. Allyssa aspires to be a Clinical Psychologist …
Carli – TMS/Spravato Technician
Carli earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, with a minor in Bioethics, from the University of Washington. Over the past four years, she has gained extensive experience in the mental health field by working a variety of roles. Her passion …
Redmond – TMS/Spravato Technician
Redmond has been working in the healthcare field for over a decade. He started his career working in residential group homes working with clients with severe psychological and behavioral disabilities. Redmond then gained…
Administrative Staff
Krystal – Billing Manager
With over 20 years experience as an insurance biller, we were excited to have Krystal join SoCal TMS in January 2016. Krystal manages billing for several of our offices, as well as being a “Jackie of all trades” in our Pasadena office. Krystal..
Tina – Billing Specialist
Tina is an important part of our billing and reimbursement team. She came to the medical field after more than two decades working in fundraising…
Marqueshia – HR Administrator
With over 8 years of experience in Human Resources and Training & Development, Marqueshia Lattimore joined SoCal TMS as an Assistant to HR & Operations. She also serves as a Staffing Coordinator for all locations and is a proud member of the PIHRA …
Kai – Office Manager
Kai joined Southern California TMS Center in April of 2015. As the Office Manager of our Pasadena Office she has over 20 years of Medical Office and Medical Billing experience, with an additional 5 plus years of patient care. Kai is a Pasadena…
Tami Wiersma – Human Resources Director
Tami Wiersma provides Human Resources services for all SoCal TMS facilities; as a Consultant she works for many other medical and professional practices throughout LA and Orange County. She holds a PHR designation, a Bachelor’s in Business Mgmt…
Karen Genilo – Bookkeeper
Karen has been an accountant since 1982. She joined SoCal TMS in September 2017 to keep their books and manage the day to day financial activities. She is happy to work with the SoCal TMS Team!
Patrick Holmes – Director of IT, Ops, & Compliance
Patrick Holmes is the Director of Information Technology, Operations, and Compliance. Pat develops solutions blending technology, people, and processes. From 1998-2017, Pat was founding VP Technology for IPC Healthcare (NASDAQ:IPCM)…
Jessica Jenkins, MHA – Executive Director
Jessica joined SoCal TMS Center in 2016 after moving to Los Angeles from Missouri. Jessica has over a decade of health care administration experience in both clinical and academic departments. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2017 with a …
Lexi – Administrator
Lexi joined SoCal TMS in April 2021. Since earning her Bachelor of Science in Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of California, San Diego, she has worked in a variety of healthcare settings with an emphasis on psychiatry and mental health. In addition …
Priya – Intake Coordinator
Priya originally is from California but moved to NC as a child. She earned my Bachelors in Psychology at East Carolina University then pursued an MD overseas. Life threw some twists at her so after finishing the MD she began working in mental health in a variety of private practices. She learned about and became involved with TMS & …
Amanda – Claims Specialist
Amanda graduated with her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Cal State University, Fullerton in 2018. Her experience is a culmination of her time as a research assistant, medical assistant, medical biller, and family-community service worker. She is passionate about …
Jessica – Social Media Manager
Jessica, from Richmond, Virginia, relocated to Los Angeles in 2021 in order to pursue many creative endeavors. Her duties ensure smooth daily operations and assistance wherever needed. Jessica is excited to be a part of the SoCal TMS team and is looking forward to supporting others through her work.
Edward – Billing Specialist
Edward brings over a decade of experience to his role as a medical biller. Before joining the team at SoCal TMS, he’d most recently held the role of Senior Payment Posting Representative at Acclara and had previously spent over 5 years …
Nidia – Administrative Coordinator
Nidia graduated with a bachelor’s in respiratory care but became involved with TMS by working in psychiatry and neuro research. She has been working in health care for 8 years with neuro research experience in MS, Traumatic brain injuries, …
Kelly, LVN – Director of Patient Relations
Kelly is a Licensed Vocational Nurse and joined Southern California TMS center in September of 2017. She works in the Orange County locations. She hopes to return to school to obtain her Bachelor’s in Nursing…
Taryn – Billing Specialist
Taryn, originally from Las Vegas, recently relocated to the Los Angeles area to advance her career in healthcare and be nearer to her family. With a decade of diverse experience spanning roles from front office administration to …
Sara – Administrative Coordinator
Sara received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Seton Hall University in 2018 and has worked in mental health ever since. She has a passion for helping others and has been a TMS Technician for two years.
Cassie – Intake Coordinator
Cassie graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt with a bachelors in psychology and a music minor. She has a passion for mental health and alternative medicine. She enjoys painting, music, and the outdoors.
Amy – Staffing Manager
Amy is the Staffing Manager at SoCal TMS, and earned both a Bachelors and Masters Degree from Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Amy has worked on administrative teams at Johns Hopkins University…
Adrian – Intake Coordinator
Adrian attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology. With previous experience as a Lead Technician, he is passionate…
Emma – Executive Assistant
Emma earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology after developing a deep passion for mental health in her youth. Her main focuses were holistic health and counseling skills, which emphasized for her the importance of a mind & body connection.
Jackie- Spravato Administrator
Jackie has demonstrated dedication to delivering exceptional patient care since 2017. Her passion for patient well-being is evident in her continuous commitment to positively impacting people’s lives. Starting her journey by…
Tyler- Spravato Clinical Supervisor
Tyler received her Psych Tech License at Mount San Antonio College. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient facilities, supporting and helping patients with their mental health. She enjoys the process of watching her patients grow and flourish.
Gina – Spravado Intake Coordinator
Gina is a medical assistant with over 4 years of experience in the healing arts. Her natural care and empathy for others has led her into the role of intake coordinator at SoCal TMS. On her free time, she enjoys exploring the Huntington Library with her family.
Tyson- Intake Coordinator
Tyson was pursuing a degree in music education, but while also working in healthcare, found a greater passion and career path within mental health. He is passionate about caring for others, those close to him, and anyone who is going through difficult times. Tyson is focused on …