Hi There,
I’m Andrea

Designing trauma-informed mental health systems that scale, and actually work

MBA, MA, LMHC, PhD Student

Founder & CEO

Clinical Director | Health Systems Researcher

Andrea Piazza is a clinician, entrepreneur, and health systems researcher advancing trauma-informed, digitally delivered mental healthcare. As Founder and CEO of Dreavita, a multi-state, virtual-first mental health organization, she leads efforts to deliver high-quality, equitable care while prioritizing clinician sustainability and systemic integrity.

She is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Systems Research at the University of Toronto, where her work focuses on designing scalable, ethically grounded care systems for complex and destabilized environments. Andrea’s research bridges digital innovation, ethical employment models, and trauma-informed system design, with a clear aim: to build mental health infrastructure that works in practice, not just on paper.

Research &

Innovation Focus

  • Trauma-informed digital care delivery

  • Ethical employment models for clinical sustainability

  • AI-supported care adaptation for marginalized communities

  • Mental health access during systemic instability (e.g., authoritarianism, displacement)

  • Cross-national system collaboration (Canada, US, AU, UK)

Roles & Credentials

Current Roles

  • Founder & CEO, Dreavita (U.S. & Puerto Rico pilot)

  • Co-Founder, Foundrea

  • PhD Student, Health Systems Research, University of Toronto

  • Qualified Supervisor, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Education

  • MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management

  • MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Central Florida

Board Certifications

  • BC-TMH (Board Certified–TeleMental Health Provider)

  • NCC (National Certified Counselor)

Clinical Licensure

  • Florida: MH20303

  • New York: MH 015953

  • Massachusetts: LMHC10003071

  • Washington: LH61552222

  • California: LPCC 17111

  • Colorado: LPC 0020485

  • Michigan: 6401224598

  • Alaska: 221954

Projects, Publications, & Pilots

(In Development)
Andrea is currently developing a doctoral research proposal focused on scalable, trauma-informed models of mental health care that center clinician well-being and systemic resilience. Her areas of interest include ethical employment, digital adaptation, and access to care during systemic disruption and displacement.

Additional projects include consulting on trauma-informed innovation in nonprofit systems and designing cross-border pilots that bridge mental health, workforce sustainability, and ethical technology use.

Forthcoming Publications:
Andrea has several manuscripts under peer review and in development, including:

  • Creating Resilient Behavioral Health Systems: Policy Strategies for Digital Health Integration (submitted to Global Health Action)

  • The Economic Impact of Digital Mental Health Platforms (submitted to The Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research)

  • Addressing Mental Health Disparities through Telehealth (in development)

Dreavita-Led White Papers & Resources (2022–2025):
Authored several digital mental health resources, including:

  • Building a Sustainable Private Practice

  • Creating Value in Health Systems Through Clinician Wellness

  • Comparative Analysis of Digital Mental Health Platforms (Alma, Headway, Grow, Tava)

Systemic Innovation Pilots:
Andrea is leading consulting work and internal research on:

  • Ethical implementation of AI in clinical workflows

  • Strategic trauma-informed design in nonprofit health systems

  • Continuity of care models bridging therapy, coaching, and health tech

Strategic Initiatives & Ventures

Dreavita (2023–Present)
Founded a multi-state, tech-integrated nonprofit delivering trauma-informed, ethically-employed care through a hybrid model. Dreavita bridges clinical care, digital innovation, and system equity.

Foundrea (2025–Present, in development)
Co-founded Dreavita’s for-profit tech arm, developing AI-driven infrastructure to support continuity of care, provider sustainability, and ethical clinical tooling.

Allgood Health (2024 Pilot)
Launched a startup prototype exploring continuity of care via coaching-integrated models and values-aligned care matching technology. Ultimately was absorbed into Dreavita.

Inclusive Impact Therapy (2023–2022)
Built a fully-remote, culturally responsive practice serving LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent clients across multiple states. Served as a testing ground for Dreavita's earliest frameworks.