Terms of Service
Last updated: June 8th, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of lapsychologist.com (the “Website”), operated by Dr. Michelle Garcia, Psy.D., doing business as LA Psychologist (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1. No Professional Relationship
Using this Website, reading its content, or submitting a contact or consultation request does not create a psychologist–client, evaluator–evaluee, or any other professional relationship between you and Dr. Garcia. A professional relationship is established only through a separate, signed agreement and intake process after we have confirmed it is appropriate.
2. Informational Purposes Only, Not Advice
Content on the Website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not psychological, medical, legal, or other professional advice, and it should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional about your specific situation. Information about forensic, immigration, and evaluation services describes services generally and does not constitute an opinion about any individual case.
3. Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:
- Use the Website in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems;
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation or security;
- Use the Website to transmit harmful, harassing, or unlawful material; or
- Copy, reproduce, or republish content from the Website except as permitted below.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise noted, all content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of Dr. Michelle Garcia / LA Psychologist or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view and print content for your personal, non-commercial use, but you may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from it without our prior written permission. Photographs on the Website do not depict real clients and are used for illustrative purposes only.
5. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites and platforms. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party site.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dr. Michelle Garcia and LA Psychologist will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss arising out of your access to or use of (or inability to use) the Website or any content on it, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Dr. Michelle Garcia and LA Psychologist from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your misuse of the Website or your violation of these Terms.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms at any time by posting an updated version on this page and changing the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the revised Terms.
11. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms can be directed to:
Dr. Michelle Garcia, Psy.D. | LA Psychologist
715 North Central Ave, Suite 108, Glendale, CA 91203
Email: DrGarcia@LApsychologist.com
Phone: (747) 217-2247
