Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 8th, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Dr. Michelle Garcia, Psy.D., doing business as LA Psychologist (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit lapsychologist.com (the “Website”) or contact us through it. By using the Website, you agree to the practices described here.
Important: this is a website privacy policy, not your clinical privacy notice. This policy covers information collected through our Website. The privacy of your protected health information (PHI) in connection with psychological treatment, evaluations, or other professional services is governed separately by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and the consent documents you receive as a client or evaluee. If those documents conflict with this policy regarding health information, those documents control.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
When you fill out our contact form, request a consultation, or email or call us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any information you choose to include in your message.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This may be collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies and analytics
Our Website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site and to improve it. Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings; doing so may affect how the Website functions.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and communications;
- To schedule and follow up on consultations and appointments;
- To provide, maintain, and improve our services and the Website;
- To send information you have requested and
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:
- Service providers. With vendors who help us operate the Website and practice, for example, website hosting, email, scheduling, and (if used) analytics providers, who are permitted to use the information only to perform services for us.
- Legal and safety reasons. When required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of any person.
- Professional obligations. Where disclosure is required or permitted under the legal and ethical rules that govern licensed psychologists in California.
4. Health Information and HIPAA
As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Garcia is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected health information created or received in the course of treatment or evaluation is handled in accordance with HIPAA, the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), and applicable professional standards, as described in our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. Information submitted through this Website’s general contact forms is treated as confidential to the extent practicable but is not a substitute for the protections that apply once a professional relationship is established.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through the Website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain information collected through the Website only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Client and clinical records are retained according to the separate legal and professional requirements that apply to psychological records in California.
7. Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA) may give you the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you and how it is used and shared;
- Request that we delete personal information we have collected from you;
- Request that we correct inaccurate personal information; and
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
We do not sell or “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Certain medical information and information governed by HIPAA or the CMIA may be exempt from these rights. To make a request, contact us using the details below; we may need to verify your identity before responding.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Website is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the Website. (Psychological services we provide to minors are arranged directly with a parent or legal guardian and are handled through our clinical intake process, not through general Website forms.)
9. Third-Party Links
The Website may link to third-party sites and platforms, such as our social media pages. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at:
Dr. Michelle Garcia, Psy.D. | LA Psychologist
715 North Central Ave, Suite 108, Glendale, CA 91203
Email: DrGarcia@LApsychologist.com
Phone: (747) 217-2247
