Last updated: July 7, 2025

Who We Are

Out of the Dark Therapy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a professional therapy practice owned and operated by Caitlin Skorupski, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California License #156117, regulated by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Website: www.outofthedarktherapy.com

Email: caitlinmskorupski@gmail.com

Phone: (951) 290-2965

Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Information shared in messages or contact forms

• Scheduling information

• Health or mental health information if voluntarily provided

• Technical data such as IP address and browser information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive health details through this website outside secure systems.

Use of Personal Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to your inquiries

• Schedule appointments

• Provide therapy services

• Send administrative information

• Improve website functionality

We do not sell personal information.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

If you become a client, your health information is protected under HIPAA and California’s Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA).

Do not send detailed health information via website forms or unencrypted email.

Telehealth Services

If you engage in telehealth:

• Services comply with California law (B&P Code § 2290.5).

• You have the right to withhold or withdraw consent for telehealth at any time.

Children’s Privacy

Children under age 12 cannot legally consent to therapy in California. Parents or guardians must initiate contact for minors under 12.

This website’s blog content is publicly viewable but is not intended as therapy or a substitute for professional mental health care for minors.

Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or analytics tools such as Google Analytics to analyze traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

Information Sharing

We may share information with:

• Technology service providers assisting with website operations

• Third-party practice management systems for scheduling or records

• Legal authorities if required by law

Your Rights

Under California law, you may:

• Request access to your information

• Request corrections

• Request deletion (subject to record retention laws)

To make a request, email caitlinmskorupski@gmail.com.

No Therapist-Client Relationship

Use of this website does not establish a therapeutic relationship. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and will post revisions on this page.

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.

If you become a client of Out of the Dark Therapy, your Protected Health Information (PHI) is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA). Our Notice of Privacy Practices explains how we may use and disclose your PHI, your rights regarding your PHI, and how to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

You may request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices by emailing Caitlin Skorupski, LMFT at caitlinmskorupski@gmail.com or by calling (951) 290-2965.

Contact Information

Out of the Dark Therapy

Caitlin Skorupski, LMFT #156117

Email: caitlinmskorupski@gmail.com

Phone: (951) 290-2965