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Psychiatry in San Diego, California Jolanta Budnik, Nurse Practitioner

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 18-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Jolanta Budnik, Nurse Practitioner

Jolanta Budnik, PMHNP

Specializes In:

Alcohol use
Bipolar Disorder
Depression/feeling down
Drug/substance use
Intense mood changes
Self-esteem
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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 individualā€™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 yogaā€”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.

Types of Care & Ages Served

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

Languages

  • English
  • Polish

Education

  • National University

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Jolanta Budnik. You can also call 858-389-5942 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Jolanta Budnik

I kind of don't know where to start but I've always struggled with mental health and with those struggles has come lots of visits at various psychiatrist, therapist and clinics. With a lot of those visits I've kind of became accustomed to sub par service not feeling like I was heard and really turned into a guinea pig and again I think the biggest part is not feeling like you're heard or valued as a person and are just a copay and insurance deductible to almost all of these different places Ive been. So I was skeptical when I signed up for this place. I do like that they have therapist and psychiatrist in the same office as well as the option to do in person and telehealth. I had my first therapist appointment earlier in the week and it felt good to have somebody actually listen and make me feel respected at the same time. I can honestly say in my 30 plus years of dealing with different therapists and psychiatrist I have never had such a positive visit and felt a connection to my therapist like this and only after one session. I usually dreaded appointments in the past but I'm actually excited and optimistic about my treatment plan. I felt so comfortable and confident I booked out for the next 3 months!! Today I had my first psychiatry appointment and just like it went with my therapy appointment it was just like a breath of fresh air for the first time ever I had a doctor actually showed compassion and listen. This doctor actually understood and it was the first time I've ever heard a doctor explain how I am feeling and put it in terms that I could understand with a solid plan going forward and not just suggest swallowing a bunch more pills or tell me I'm basically broken and no amount of medicine will fix me! Yes that was actually told to me by a licensed psychiatrist just recently and that was the same Dr that over prescribed me to many SSRI's and I had a very serious reaction called serotonin syndrome. In a way I'm glad it happened and forced me to find Lifestance and take control of my treatment plan. I don't know where lifestance is finding these doctors and therapists or what the work culture is or maybe it's just the water but they foster such a welcoming and compassionate setting that I actually feel optimistic for the first time in over a decade about my treatment plan going forward. I'm so happy I found this office and I will definitely recommend anyone that may be struggling with mental health to give this office a try.
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Brian G.

Brian G.

Sep 26, 2025
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Jolanta understood my son's needs within the first appointment. She is compassionate and extremely knowledgeable of young adults mental health needs. Her plan and medical management of weed use is spot on. We have been searching for a psychiatrist like this for over.6 years.
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Cynthia H.

Cynthia H.

Oct 15, 2025
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She listen, indeed and detail on my concerns. And she wanted to know everything that I could tell her for her to give me the best hell matt met a man jolly, that is very important, and I appreciate that taking the time to listen to me was very important to me
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Ricky C.

Ricky C.

Jun 09, 2026
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Jolanta is kind and insightful-everything I could ask for! I actually look forward to visiting with her at our appointments. I come away feeling refreshed and, best of all, hopeful! I highly recommend her!
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Christine B.

Christine B.

Jun 03, 2026
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Iā€™m really grateful to have found Jolanta Budnik. She made me feel heard from the very first visit, and I truly appreciate the thoughtful, steady approach weā€™ve taken with my treatment.
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Jess H.

Jess H.

Mar 18, 2026
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Jolanta Budnik is a caring, thoughtful mental health practitioner. I have received better care and understanding than any PhD I have encountered. She is a truly good person and professional
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Dale R.

Dale R.

Feb 02, 2026
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