MISSION STATEMENT
The Catholic Therapy Center provides a holistic approach to healing the human person through the power of the Holy Spirit, integrating sound psychological science, authentic Catholic anthropology, and deep respect for the dignity and story of each person. We accompany individuals, couples, and families toward greater freedom, communion, and restoration.

PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Applies to: catholictherapycenter.com
The Catholic Therapy Center (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with HIPAA, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the ethical standards of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information You Voluntarily Provide
Name
Email address
Phone number
Form submissions
Course registrations
Newsletter sign-ups
⚠️ Website forms are not HIPAA-compliant. Do not submit clinical or confidential information through the website.

Automatically Collected
IP address
Browser & device data
Pages visited
Cookies & analytics tools

HOW WE USE INFORMATION
Respond to inquiries
Provide services and courses
Send newsletters (opt-in only)
Improve user experience
Maintain legal and ethical compliance
We do not sell or share personal data for marketing.

EMAIL & MARKETING
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

ONLINE COURSES & PAYMENTS
Payments are processed through secure third-party platforms.
We do not store full credit card information.
Courses are educational and do not constitute psychotherapy.

HIPAA
If you become a client, your Protected Health Information is stored in a secure, HIPAA-compliant electronic health record.
You will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
You have the right to:
Request access to your data
Request deletion
Request correction

CHILDREN
This site is not directed toward children under 13.

CONTACT
The Catholic Therapy Center
California
catholictherapycenter.com

TERMS & CONDITIONS
By using this site, you agree:
Content is for educational purposes only
No therapeutic relationship is created
This is not crisis care
If you are in crisis call 911 or 988.

CALIFORNIA-ONLY SERVICES
Psychotherapy is provided only to clients physically located in California at the time of session.

ASSOCIATES & ENTITY STRUCTURE
Services may be provided by:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists, Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselors
All operating under The Catholic Therapy Center.
Clients will be informed of their therapist’s license or registration status.

ONLINE COURSES
Courses:
Are for educational and formational purposes
Are not therapy
Do not create a therapist-client relationship
Refund policies are stated at the point of purchase.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content is the property of The Catholic Therapy Center and may not be reproduced without permission.

GOVERNING LAW
State of California.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES (HIPAA)
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Inspect and receive a copy of your record
Request amendments
Request confidential communication
Receive an accounting of disclosures
File a complaint without retaliation

USES & DISCLOSURES
We may use PHI for:
Treatment
Payment
Healthcare operations
We may disclose without authorization when required by law, including:
Abuse or neglect reporting
Court orders
Serious threat to health or safety

REQUIRING AUTHORIZATION
We must obtain written permission for:
Release of psychotherapy notes
Most external disclosures

COMPLAINTS
You may file a complaint with:
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.

TELEHEALTH INFORMED CONSENT
Telehealth includes services via secure audio/video platforms.
By consenting you acknowledge:
You will be located in California during sessions
You will use a private location
You understand risks of technology failures
You can withdraw consent at any time
You agree to provide:
Emergency contact
Local emergency resources

GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE
(No Surprises Act)
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining the expected cost of services.
Typical Fee Range
Individual Therapy: $130-$215 per session
Couples Therapy: $130-$215 per session
Group Therapy: $100-$200 per session
This estimate:
Is based on information known at the time
Is not a contract
May change based on clinical needs
If actual charges exceed the estimate by $400 or more, you may dispute the bill.
For questions or disputes:
www.cms.gov/nosurprises

CALIFORNIA LMFT DISCLOSURE
Licensed and Registered Marriage and Family Therapists are regulated by:
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
1625 North Market Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
916-574-7830
www.bbs.ca.gov
Clients have the right to:
Know their therapist’s license status
Receive informed consent
Discontinue therapy at any time

FAITH-INTEGRATED THERAPY INFORMED CONSENT
The Catholic Therapy Center offers therapy that integrates:
Evidence-based psychological practice
A Catholic understanding of the human person
This may include, only with your consent:
Prayer
Scripture reflection
Discussion of virtue, identity, vocation, and healing
Collaboration with sacramental life
You are never required to participate in spiritual interventions.
All clients are treated with dignity and respect regardless of belief or background.

WEBSITE / BLOG / PODCAST DISCLAIMER
All content on this website and associated media:
Is for educational and formational purposes
Is not psychotherapy
Does not establish a therapeutic relationship
Listening to a podcast, reading an article, or subscribing to the newsletter does not make you a client.