Notice of Privacy Practices

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Effective date: October 2, 2026

This notice applies to Inspired Psychology, Inc. and to Laura-Beth Fitzpatrick, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA PSY 31518, HI PSY 1842). In this notice, "I" means Dr. Fitzpatrick and the practice.

I am required by law to protect the privacy of your health information, to give you this notice of my legal duties and privacy practices, and to follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.

How I may use and disclose your health information

For treatment. I may use your information to provide and coordinate your care. For example, with your permission I might consult with your physician about how a medication is affecting your sleep.

For payment. I may use and disclose your information to bill and collect payment. For example, I may provide a superbill listing your diagnosis and dates of service so you can seek reimbursement from your insurer.

For health care operations. I may use your information to run the practice. For example, I may review records to assess the quality of care, or consult with my own clinical supervisor or attorney.

Uses and disclosures that do not require your authorization

The law permits or requires me to disclose your information without your authorization in certain situations, including:

  • When required by law, including court orders and other legal mandates.
  • Suspected abuse or neglect. As a mandated reporter, I am required to report suspected child abuse or neglect, elder or dependent adult abuse, and certain other situations.
  • Serious threat to health or safety. If you communicate a serious threat of physical violence against an identifiable person, I am required to take protective action, which may include notifying the potential victim and law enforcement.
  • Health oversight. I may disclose information to the California Board of Psychology or a comparable body conducting an investigation.
  • Judicial and administrative proceedings, where permitted or required by law.
  • Coroners and medical examiners, and for workers' compensation claims, as the law allows.
  • Business associates. I use outside services such as electronic records, billing and claims providers. Each is bound by a written agreement to protect your information.

Uses and disclosures that require your written authorization

Most uses and disclosures of psychotherapy notes, any use or disclosure for marketing purposes, and any sale of your health information require your written authorization. Any other use or disclosure not described in this notice will also be made only with your written authorization. You may revoke an authorization in writing at any time, except to the extent I have already acted on it.

California law gives you additional protection

California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act and the state's psychotherapist-patient privilege are in some respects stricter than federal law. Where state law gives your information greater protection, I follow state law.

Your rights

  • Request restrictions on how I use or disclose your information. I am not required to agree to every request, but I will tell you if I cannot.
  • Request confidential communications — for example, asking me to call a particular number or write to a particular address.
  • Inspect and copy your record, including an electronic copy where I hold it electronically. In limited circumstances I may deny a request, and you may ask for that denial to be reviewed.
  • Request an amendment if you believe something in your record is incorrect or incomplete.
  • Receive an accounting of certain disclosures I have made of your information.
  • Receive a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive it electronically.
  • Be notified if a breach occurs that compromises the privacy of your information.

My responsibilities

I am required to maintain the privacy of your health information, to provide you with this notice, and to abide by the terms of the notice currently in effect. I reserve the right to change this notice and to make the new terms apply to information I already hold as well as to information I receive in future. If I revise it, I will post the current version on this page and make copies available at the office.

Questions and complaints

If you have questions about this notice, or you believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact me — I would rather hear from you directly:

Laura-Beth Fitzpatrick, Psy.D.
Inspired Psychology, Inc.
4075 Park Blvd., Suite 102-152
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 215-2545 · Hello@InspiredPsychology.com

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20201, by calling 1-877-696-6775, or at hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints.

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.