Psychologist in Boston, Massachusetts Joanna Budz, Psychologist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Joanna Budz, PsyD
Specializes In:
Dr. Budz is a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual therapy for adults. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from cognitive behavioral and insight-based treatments. Dr. Budz believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to fostering therapeutic engagement, insight, awareness, self-acceptance, and growth. She most enjoys working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, interpersonal communication issues, work-life balance, and the management of life transitions. With all clients, she works to increase mindfulness and the use of adaptive coping skills. Dr. Budz received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Syracuse University, and received her Juris Doctor degree from Suffolk University Law School. Dr. Budz received her clinical doctoral degree from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internships at the Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center and also at the Brandeis University Psychological Counseling Center. Dr. Budz completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates. Dr. Budz treats clients in our Financial District office.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Career & work issues
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Stress management
- Aging
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Social skills & communication
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
- WellSense Health Plan
Languages
- English
Education
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Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology
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Suffolk University - Law
FAQs
Please call us at 617-552-5116 to schedule an appointment with Joanna Budz.
Joanna Budz generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 617-552-5116 to find out Joanna Budz'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 Joanna Budz:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
- WellSense Health Plan
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 617-552-5116 to see how we can help.
Joanna Budz is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Joanna Budz works at:
Yes, Joanna Budz does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Joanna Budz is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: