Privacy
Privacy policy.
This page explains what this website collects, what it does not, and who else is involved. It is written to be read, not skimmed past.
Effective November 18, 2026
The short version
- This website does not use advertising trackers or tracking cookies.
- The only personal information it collects is what you type into the contact form.
- The contact form is for general questions. Please do not use it to share health information.
- Booking happens on Alma, a separate service with its own privacy policy.
Who this policy covers
This policy covers the website at therapywithdrchristie.com, operated by Christie Lindsey, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA PSY 33552). It does not describe how client records are handled in therapy. If you become a client, you will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices that explains your rights under HIPAA and California law.
Information you give through the contact form
If you send a message through the contact form, the site collects your name, your email address, your phone number if you choose to give it, and the question you write.
- What it is used for: to reply to your question. Nothing else.
- Where it goes: your message is delivered to me by email. The website itself keeps no copy.
- What it is not used for: marketing lists, advertising, or sale to anyone.
Email is not a secure way to share personal or medical details. Please keep messages to general questions, such as scheduling or fees.
Information collected automatically
Like every website, the server that hosts this site receives basic technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type and the page you asked for. This is used to deliver the page and keep the site secure. To limit spam, the contact form also briefly remembers the IP address of recent senders, for up to an hour, and then discards it.
This website does not use cookies to track you, does not use advertising or social media pixels, and does not build a profile of your visits.
Services that help run this site
- Replit hosts the website and receives the technical information described above.
- SendGrid (Twilio) carries contact form messages to my inbox.
- Google Workspace provides the email inbox those messages arrive in.
These companies handle information only to provide their service to this website. I do not sell or rent your information, and I do not share it with anyone else unless the law requires it.
Links to other websites
The “Request a free consultation” buttons open my page on Alma, where you choose a time and enter your details. This site also links to Psychology Today and Google Maps. Each of those services has its own privacy policy, and what you share there is handled under theirs, not this one.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. Because this website does not track visitors across sites or over time, it behaves the same way whether or not that signal is on.
Children
This website is intended for adults. It is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect information from them.
Your choices
You can ask what information I have received from you through this website, ask me to correct it, or ask me to delete it. Contact me using the details below and I will respond.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the new version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Contact
Christie Lindsey, Ph.D.5242 Katella Avenue, Suite 202
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 987-9877
christie@therapywithdrchristie.com
This website is not for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
Begin when you’re ready.
Your first 15-minute consultation call is free: a chance to see if we’re a good fit. Or call (714) 987-9877.