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Leah Vernia-Amend

U.S. Air Force Military Retiree

My professional bio: Leah Vernia-Amend is a native of Southern Indiana having graduated from Purdue University, IN with Bachelor of Arts (dual majors) in Clinical Psychology/Criminology & Criminal Justice. She holds a Master’s of Education in Counseling and Guidance from Boston University, MA.  In 2007, she retired from the United States Air Force Reserve after 24 combined years of active and reserve duty status. During her military service she held various positions to include serving as adjunct faculty for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute at Patrick AFB, FL.  She has been a National Certified Counselor (NCC) since 1997 and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and is a LPC Supervisor in both states. Mrs. Vernia-Amend is currently contracted through East Texas Behavioral Health Network as a therapist counseling adults and youth for depression and anxiety as well as conducting intakes for clients desiring mental health services. She has lived in Asia, Europe and the Middle East and enjoys traveling with her husband Bill and her 4 adult children (Billy, Steven, Viktoria and Margaret).

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About Leah Vernia-Amend...

My professional bio: Leah Vernia-Amend is a native of Southern Indiana having graduated from Purdue University, IN with Bachelor of Arts (dual majors) in Clinical Psychology/Criminology & Criminal Justice. She holds a Master’s of Education in Counseling and Guidance from Boston University, MA.  In 2007, she retired from the United States Air Force Reserve after 24 combined years of active and reserve duty status. During her military service she held various positions to include serving as adjunct faculty for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute at Patrick AFB, FL.  She has been a National Certified Counselor (NCC) since 1997 and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Texas and Oklahoma and is a LPC Supervisor in both states. Mrs. Vernia-Amend is currently contracted through East Texas Behavioral Health Network as a therapist counseling adults and youth for depression and anxiety as well as conducting intakes for clients desiring mental health services. She has lived in Asia, Europe and the Middle East and enjoys traveling with her husband Bill and her 4 adult children (Billy, Steven, Viktoria and Margaret).

From Floyds Knobs, IN


Branch

U.S. Air Force

Rank

Major (Maj)

Service Years

1983 - 2007

Wars & Conflicts

  • Cold War
  • Gulf War
  • War in Afghanistan
  • Global War on Terror
  • Iraq War

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