Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers before you take the next step.
Starting psychiatric care can bring questions about appointments, treatment, telehealth, medication, and what to expect.
I've gathered the most common questions here so you can find clear information and feel more prepared before scheduling.
Getting Started
You can begin by selecting "Schedule an Initial Evaluation." The booking process will continue through Headway using the validated scheduling link.
No. You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis. The initial evaluation is a space to discuss what you are experiencing, review relevant history, and determine what kind of care may be appropriate.
We'll talk about your current concerns, symptoms, health history, medications, daily life, and personal goals. This helps me understand you and discuss possible next steps with you.
Yes. Your psychiatric care is provided directly by me, Dr. Lyz Eidam, founder of LM Behavioral Health.
It may be helpful to have a list of your current medications, relevant health information, and any questions or concerns you would like to discuss. Specific booking instructions will be provided through the scheduling process.
Psychiatric Services
I provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, follow-up care, and care coordination when appropriate.
We can discuss concerns such as anxiety, panic, low mood, mood changes, attention and focus difficulties, trauma-related symptoms, sleep problems, and other changes affecting daily life. An evaluation helps clarify what you may be experiencing.
Diagnosis is based on a careful clinical evaluation of your symptoms, health history, current circumstances, and how these concerns may be affecting your life. A diagnosis is not assumed before the evaluation.
Treatment planning is the process of developing a personalized approach based on your needs, preferences, overall health, and goals. It may be updated as your needs change.
Yes. When appropriate and with the necessary permissions, care may include communication with other members of your healthcare team.
Appointments & Telehealth
Appointments take place online through a secure video visit. Booking instructions and access details will be provided through the scheduling process.
You will need a reliable internet connection, a device with video and audio, and a private place where you feel comfortable speaking openly.
Follow-up care may include reviewing how you have been feeling, discussing progress or concerns, monitoring medication when applicable, making adjustments when needed, and updating your treatment plan.
LM Behavioral Health is being positioned to serve people across the United States through telehealth. Exact availability depends on state authorization, licensing, and scheduling availability and must be confirmed before booking.
Appointment length and scheduling details will be provided during the booking process.
Medication & Treatment
No. Medication is considered only when appropriate. I'll review your needs, health history, current medications, and available options with you before making any recommendations.
Medication management may include discussing options, reviewing benefits and potential concerns, monitoring how a medication is working, and making adjustments when appropriate.
Yes. I explain the available options so you can ask questions and take an active role in decisions about your care.
Medication is reviewed during follow-up care based on your needs, response, and treatment plan. The timing of follow-up appointments is determined individually.
Yes. I consider physical and emotional health together, including health history, current medications, and other relevant factors that may affect treatment planning.
Transplant Support
Yes. I provide support before transplant, after transplant, and during periods of adjustment when the emotional demands of the journey become difficult to carry.
Yes. Family members and caregivers may have their own worries, responsibilities, and emotional needs. Their care is approached separately and with the same thoughtfulness.
Care may include emotional and psychological support, psychiatric evaluation, medication management when appropriate, treatment planning, follow-up care, and coordination with healthcare providers when needed.
When appropriate and with the necessary permissions, care may include communication and coordination with members of the transplant or broader healthcare team.
No. Support may be helpful while preparing for transplant, adjusting afterward, caring for a loved one, or noticing that anxiety, uncertainty, change, or caregiver burden is becoming difficult to manage.
