Kozlova

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

This case arises from a contentious psychologist-patient relationship. From late 2012 until May 2016, Doubson received psychotherapy from Toren Psychological Services, a clinic owned by psychologist Rosalie Toren. Kozlova provided the

1 Unspecified statutory references are to the Code of Civil Procedure. psychotherapy services. At the time, Kozlova held a Psychological Assistant Registration2 from the California Board of Psychology. On June 3, 2019, Kozlova filed a request for civil harassment restraining orders. She alleged that, starting in July 2016, Doubson had harassed Kozlova, her husband, Chris Grzeszczak, and her former supervisor, Toren. Kozlova also alleged that Doubson: sent direct e-mails to Kozlova, Grzeszczak, and Toren; wrote harassing letters to Kozlova’s former attorney; posted disturbing and defamatory reviews on Yelp and Google business listings; filed small claims actions against Kozlova, Grzeszczak, and Toren; created a personal blog where she published false and defamatory statements; submitted complaints to various governmental and non-governmental agencies; wrote to Kozlova’s educational institutions; and…