Dr. Mary Bosker, PhD

Dr. Mary Bosker, PhD

Psychologist
CA
*Note that prior to the first session taking place with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. Dr. Bosker’s Mission: - to restore hope to those who have lost hope - to help people improve their sense of self-worth, value, and purpose in life - to facilitate healing, recovery, and personal growth in a safe harbor of compassion and understanding Dr. Bosker is the first in her family to be born in the U.S. and also the first to earn a doctoral degree. She earned her Bachelors degree from Hope College in 1993. She majored in psychology, but also studied various languages and religions, and lived overseas for half a year. In doing so, she gained a deeper understanding of how people from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds approach life. She subsequently worked at a shelter for homeless women before starting her graduate studies at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC). Dr. Bosker completed her Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at SIUC. She came to southern California to complete her internship at the University of California San Diego. She subsequently completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Aurora Behavioral Healthcare in San Diego. Dr. Bosker has been continuously licensed as a psychologist in the State of California since 2007. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including university counseling centers, crisis houses (short-term residential psychiatric facilities), psychiatric hospitals, residential rehabilitation facilities, a counseling center for military personnel and their family members, and most recently, a military outpatient mental health clinic. Dr. Bosker has been working in the mental health field for over 25 years. She has successfully helped many, many individuals, as well as couples, families, and adolescents.
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About Dr. Mary Bosker

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

Dutch, English

Getting to know Dr. Mary Bosker

*Note that prior to the first session taking place with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. Dr. Bosker’s Mission: - to restore hope to those who have lost hope - to help people improve their sense of self-worth, value, and purpose in life - to facilitate healing, recovery, and personal growth in a safe harbor of compassion and understanding Dr. Bosker is the first in her family to be born in the U.S. and also the first to earn a doctoral degree. She earned her Bachelors degree from Hope College in 1993. She majored in psychology, but also studied various languages and religions, and lived overseas for half a year. In doing so, she gained a deeper understanding of how people from different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds approach life. She subsequently worked at a shelter for homeless women before starting her graduate studies at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC). Dr. Bosker completed her Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at SIUC. She came to southern California to complete her internship at the University of California San Diego. She subsequently completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Aurora Behavioral Healthcare in San Diego. Dr. Bosker has been continuously licensed as a psychologist in the State of California since 2007. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including university counseling centers, crisis houses (short-term residential psychiatric facilities), psychiatric hospitals, residential rehabilitation facilities, a counseling center for military personnel and their family members, and most recently, a military outpatient mental health clinic. Dr. Bosker has been working in the mental health field for over 25 years. She has successfully helped many, many individuals, as well as couples, families, and adolescents.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

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Education and training

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, PhD in Counseling Psychology
  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Master's in Counseling Psychology
  • Hope College (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1295902906

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Dr. Mary Bosker frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mary Bosker on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Mary Bosker speak?

Dr. Mary Bosker speaks English, French, German, and Dutch.

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