Jolanta Budnik, Nurse Practitioner
Jolanta Budnik, PMHNP, provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to teens and adults across California, helping patients navigate complex mental health concerns and reclaim emotional well-being. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she offers a full spectrum of services including individual therapy, medication management, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Jolanta treats individuals ages 15 and up, building strong therapeutic relationships rooted in trust, empathy, and clinical expertise.
Jolanta specializes in treating mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, as well as anxiety, trauma, and psychotic disorders. She is particularly passionate about supporting those living with addiction, eating disorders, or ADHD, and integrates evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide clients through healing and growth. Whether helping a teen manage symptoms of trauma or assisting an adult through a midlife transition complicated by grief or sleep disruption, Jolanta tailors care to each individual’s needs with compassion and clarity.
She is especially dedicated to working with individuals affected by developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and co-occurring medical or somatic conditions. Jolanta also provides affirming care for military veterans and women navigating postpartum challenges, life transitions, and trauma recovery. Her approach is holistic and culturally sensitive, with additional services available for complex or overlapping mental health needs.
Outside of her practice, Jolanta maintains personal balance through running, aqua jogging, and yoga—activities that reinforce her belief in the mind-body connection and the importance of sustainable self-care.
Jolanta Budnik proudly serves patients throughout the state of California. Book online to begin your journey with a knowledgeable psychiatric provider dedicated to personalized, whole-person mental health care.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Alcohol use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Intense mood changes
- Self-esteem
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Body image
- Career & work issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Eating issues: binging
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Polish
Education
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Medgar Evers College
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National University
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Jolanta Budnik. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Jolanta Budnik generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Jolanta Budnik's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Jolanta Budnik:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lakeside Medical (Regal Medical)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Yes, Jolanta Budnik is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Jolanta Budnik works at the following locations:
Yes, Jolanta Budnik does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Jolanta Budnik is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations:
- English
- Polish