— The mission of inclusive impact companies is to make a positive impact and promote happiness for all humankind - regardless of race, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, or age. They promote an inclusive culture through the development of a therapeutic approach that is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and accommodations for everyone.
Valeria interviews Andrea Piazza — She is a mental health expert, licensed clinical mental health counselor, and healthcare entrepreneur with a background as a telehealth designer for one of the nation’s largest behavioral health care providers, and artistic director of an international non-profit dance education organization.
Andrea holds a BFA in dance and a BS in psychology from the University of Florida and an MA degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Central Florida, with advanced training in integrated healthcare.
As the founder and owner of Inclusive Impact Therapy, Andrea has been recognized for her work in mental health through various accolades, including the Most Inclusive & Accessible- Mental Health Awards by Global Health & Pharma, the Wolfen Entrepreneurial Spirit Award from the UCLA Price Center for Entrepreneurship, and being named the Los Angeles County Commission for Women Woman of the Year 2023 and Orlando Magazine’s Woman of the Year 2022.
In addition to her work in mental health, Andrea is a published author of the best-selling children's book Peter Pan in Everland, which has received critical acclaim and was the #1 Bestseller in Children’s eBook on Disability in April 2021. She is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Andrea's dedication to inclusivity and accessibility in mental health has earned her recognition in the community, including being named one of the University of Florida 40 under 40 Gator Alumni Award and one of the University of Central Florida 30 Under 30 Alumni Awardees. Andrea's passion for helping those in need runs deep and she is continuing to support her community through various mental health and arts-based efforts.
Andrea’s most recent project is Allgood Health which will be launching at the end of this summer. Empowering health and wellness professionals to create, share and monetize virtual learning spaces, while democratizing access to specialized knowledge and community support for everyone, one subscription= one subscription donated to an underserved community. Let's democratize healthcare!
To learn more about Andrea Piazza and her work, please visit: inclusiveimpacttherapy.com and andrealynn.org
— This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.
