Privacy Policy
Effective: 8/26/2025
Website: www.brightfultherapy.com
Practice Name: Brightful Therapy, owned by Linda Espinoza, LCSW
1. Introduction
At Brightful Therapy, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage in our services. We are committed to protecting your confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, state laws (California & Texas), and professional ethical standards. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
2. Information We Collect
When you visit www.brightfultherapy.com, we may collect the following information:
-Personal Information You Provide:
When completing a contact form, scheduling an appointment, or subscribing to updates, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and any information you voluntarily share.
-Non-Identifiable Website Data:
Like most websites, we may use basic analytics (such as Google Analytics) to collect information about traffic, browser type, and device usage. This data does not personally identify you.
-Cookies:
Our site may use cookies to improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
3. How We Use Your Information
-To respond to inquiries, schedule appointments, or provide requested services.
-To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
-To send practice updates, resources, or newsletters if you opt in (you may unsubscribe anytime).
***We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Confidentiality & HIPAA Compliance
If you become a therapy client at Brightful Therapy:
-Protected Health Information (PHI) shared during therapy is protected under HIPAA.
-PHI is only disclosed with your written consent, or as required by law (e.g., safety concerns, mandated reporting).
-We use secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms (such as encrypted electronic health records and telehealth systems) for scheduling, documentation, and communication.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., scheduling platforms, payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their policies when visiting them.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
-Access, update, or request deletion of personal information you have shared with us.
-Request a copy of your medical record if you are a therapy client (subject to state and federal guidelines).
-Withdraw consent for email communications at any time. here.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to safeguard personal and health information using encryption, secure servers, and HIPAA-compliant tools. However, no method of online communication is 100% secure. Please avoid sharing sensitive clinical details via email, text, phone or website forms.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or practice operations. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “8/26/2025.”
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us:
Brightful Therapy: ATTN: Linda Espinoza, LCSW
📍 3217 E Carson St. #1163, Lakewood, CA 90712
📧 info@brightfultherapy.com
📞 (562) 245-9828
Terms of Use
Effective Date: 8/26/25
Website: www.brightfultherapy.com
Practice Name: Brightful Therapy, owned by Linda Espinoza, LCSW
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please discontinue use of this website.
2. Informational Purposes Only
The content on this website, including blog posts, resources, or articles, is provided for general educational and informational purposes only.
-It is not a substitute for professional therapy, diagnosis, or treatment.
-Viewing this site or contacting us through forms or email does not establish a therapist–client relationship.
3. Therapy Services
Therapy services provided by Brightful Therapy are governed by a separate informed consent agreement signed directly with clients. Services are available only to clients who:
-Reside in states where Brightful Therapy, is licensed (California and Texas).
-Have completed intake paperwork and signed a service agreement.
4. No Emergency Services
This website and Brightful Therapy do not provide crisis or emergency services.
-If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
-If you are in emotional distress, you may also call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for immediate support.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on this website—including text, graphics, branding, and design—is the property of Brightful Therapy unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use this content without written permission.
6. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g., scheduling platforms, payment processors, professional resources). Brightful Therapy is not responsible for the accuracy, security, or content of external sites.
7. Limitation of Liability
By using this website, you agree that Brightful Therapy and Linda Espinoza, LCSW, are not liable for any direct, indirect, or incidental damages arising from use of this site or reliance on its content.
8. Privacy
Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect and use information.
9. Modifications to Terms
Brightful Therapy reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time without prior notice. The updated terms will be posted on this page with a new effective date of “8/26/25.”
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:
Brightful Therapy ATTTN: Linda Espinoza, LCSW
📍 3217 E Carson St. #1163, Lakewood, CA 90712
📧 info@brightfultherapy.com
📞 (562) 245-9828
Good Faith Estimate Disclosure
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
● You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
● Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
● If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
● Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.
If you believe you’ve been wrongly billed, you may contact: California Office of Insurance, 1-800-927-4357 or http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/101-help/index.cfm
Visit https://www.cms.gov/files/document/model-disclosure-notice-patient-protections-against-surprise-billing-providers-facilities-health.pdf for more information about your rights under Federal law.