Leah Giarratano

Giarratano Leah is a registered clinical psychologist and an author in crime thrillers and adult fantasy. She graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Arts (English and Psychology) form University of Sydney in 1991. In 1994, she received her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the same University. Author Leah then received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University of Wollongong, in 2005. She is a member of Australian Psychological Society, APS College of Clinical Psychologists and Psychology Board of Australia. She specializes in many areas including Psychopathology and Trauma counseling. She treats both perpetrators and victims faced with psychological traumas and sexual offenses. Leah is a foundation team member of an Australian national award winning inpatient PTSD treatment program. Another major achievement is the conduction of the nationally accredited CBT training program for medical practitioners since 1995. Leah worked in psychiatric hospitals, defense forces and correctional systems. She has conducted specialized programs for New Zealand and Australian Defense Forces, cooperate, forensics and community health. Leah spent more time with patients who suffer personality disorders where she succeed in accessing and treating survivors of psychological traumas. She is also an author of several trauma education programs meant for mental health professionals. She was an authorized report writer for NSW victims’ services for 12 years.